Lizzo Settles Lawsuit Over TikTok Song That Trolled Sydney Sweeney Jeans Controversy
Lizzo has settled a copyright lawsuit regarding her unreleased song, “I’m Going Til October,” which sampled a 1990s soul track.Summary
Lizzo has quickly resolved a copyright lawsuit stemming from her unreleased song, “I’m Going Til October” (also known as “Good Jeans”), which she teased on TikTok as a response to the Sydney Sweeney American Eagle ad controversy. The lawsuit, filed by GRC Trust, alleged that the song contained an unlicensed sample from the 1995 song “Win or Lose” by Sam Dees. Despite the song never being formally released, GRC Trust argued that posting it on TikTok constituted copyright infringement.
Lizzo’s representatives initially expressed surprise at the lawsuit, while GRC’s attorneys countered that streaming the song on TikTok qualified as a public release. The dispute arose from a snippet of the song featuring lyrics referencing Sydney Sweeney and her “good jeans,” referencing a viral ad campaign that sparked controversy.
The terms of the settlement were not disclosed, and both parties declined to comment. The case highlights the complexities of copyright law in the age of social media, where artists can share uncleared samples with a large audience before formal release, potentially leading to legal disputes.
(Source：Billboard)