GloRilla is asking a federal courtroom in Louisiana to dismiss a copyright lawsuit that claims she borrowed a viral phrase for her track “Never Find.” The movement, filed alongside UMG Recordings, Warner Chappell music, and BMG Rights Management, argues that the phrase “no BBL” is just too quick and customary to be legally protected.

The swimsuit was introduced by Natalie Henderson, often known as Slimdabodylast. Henderson’s grievance facilities on her track “All Natural,” which options the lyrics “all naturale, no BBL.” She says her observe gained traction on social media in early 2024 for celebrating pure our bodies. Henderson contends that GloRilla’s lyric—“Natural, no BBL, but I’m still gon’ give them hell”—is strikingly related and that the rapper and her collaborators have profited from her unique work.

GloRilla’s authorized group challenges the lawsuit on a number of fronts. They argue Henderson can not show that GloRilla had entry to her track. Posting a observe on-line, they are saying, doesn’t meet the authorized customary for establishing entry. Courts usually require proof {that a} work has been extensively distributed or commercially profitable, which they declare Henderson’s track doesn’t fulfill.

The protection additionally disputes any substantial similarity between the 2 tracks. Henderson’s phrase seems repeatedly as a hook, whereas GloRilla’s line is used as soon as in a special context with a definite rhyme. The attorneys level out that expressions like “give them hell” are widespread throughout music and don’t represent copying.

Additionally, GloRilla’s group questions whether or not Henderson can declare each statutory and precise damages and says she has not demonstrated infringement adequate to warrant an injunction. They additionally argue that phrases celebrating pure our bodies are widespread in different latest songs and don’t meet the originality required for copyright safety.

The movement asks the courtroom to dismiss the case totally, stating that viral expressions, even common ones, can not routinely be handled as mental property.