Lizzo Faces Copyright Lawsuit Over Unreleased Song

June 17, 2026

Lizzo has been named in a new copyright lawsuit alleging that her track I’m Goin’ In Till October, also known as Good Jeans, borrowed elements from the composition Win or Lose (We Tried) without permission. The complaint, filed by GRC Trust, also names Atlantic Records. Lizzo’s representatives deny key claims, stating the song was never commercially released or monetized. The dispute now heads to court.

Claims of copyright infringement. A dispute over music ownership.
Claims of copyright infringement. A dispute over music ownership.

The lawsuit alleges that Lizzo’s track I’m Goin’ In Till October, also known as Good Jeans, contains unauthorized material from an existing composition.

A new legal challenge. Lizzo faces another lawsuit.
A new legal challenge. Lizzo faces another lawsuit.

Lizzo is dealing with fresh legal trouble after a lawsuit accused her of using elements from another song without authorization.

Seeking damages. The case moves forward.
Seeking damages. The case moves forward.

The plaintiffs are requesting financial compensation and an order preventing any future use of the disputed song.

Failed negotiations. Attempts to settle reportedly stalled.
Failed negotiations. Attempts to settle reportedly stalled.

The lawsuit claims that previous efforts to reach an agreement between the parties were unsuccessful.

A song not officially released. Part of the defense.
A song not officially released. Part of the defense.

According to Lizzo’s representative, the disputed track has never been commercially released or monetized.

Lizzo’s response. Surprised by the lawsuit.
Lizzo’s response. Surprised by the lawsuit.

A representative for Lizzo stated that the singer’s team was surprised by the legal action and disputed key aspects of the claims.

Commercial gain questioned. A dispute over usage rights.
Commercial gain questioned. A dispute over usage rights.

GRC Trust argues that the material was used for commercial purposes without securing the proper licensing agreement.

Atlantic Records named. The label also involved.
Atlantic Records named. The label also involved.

The lawsuit names both Lizzo and her record label, Atlantic Records, in connection with the alleged infringement.

Instrumental and vocal similarities. The core of the allegations.
Instrumental and vocal similarities. The core of the allegations.

The plaintiffs allege that both instrumental and vocal elements from their composition were used without permission.

The complaint. Filed by GRC Trust.
The complaint. Filed by GRC Trust.

According to court filings, GRC Trust claims that portions of its song Win or Lose (We Tried) were incorporated into Lizzo’s track.