Lizzo sued for copyright infringement

Lizzo is facing a new legal challenge as she has reportedly been sued for copyright infringement over her unreleased track I'm Goin' In Till October. According to TMZ, the lawsuit was filed by The GRC Trust, which claims the singer used elements from their original song Win Or Lose (We Tried) without proper authorization.

The lawsuit alleges that Lizzo, whose real name is Melissa Jefferson, copied both vocal and instrumental components from the original work. The GRC Trust also claims that attempts were made to reach a licensing agreement for sampling the track, but no deal was finalized. Despite this, they allege Lizzo and her label, Atlantic Records, went ahead and used the composition for commercial purposes without permission.

The plaintiffs are seeking financial damages and a court injunction to block any further use or release of the disputed song.

In response to the allegations, a spokesperson for Lizzo issued a statement expressing surprise over the lawsuit. “We are surprised that The GRC Trust filed this lawsuit. To be clear, the song has never been commercially released or monetized, and no decision has been made at this time regarding any future commercial release of the song,” the representative said.

Lizzo first previewed I'm Goin' In Till October in August 2025 via social media. The teaser featured the Grammy-winning artist performing part of the track in a provocative parody of actress Sydney Sweeney’s controversial American Eagle campaign. Lizzo’s version included lyrics referencing body image and genetics, delivered while she danced around a retro red car — a clear nod to Sweeney’s 2020 Ford Shelby GT350 ad.

The track is expected to appear on Lizzo’s forthcoming fifth studio album Love In Real Life, though no official release date has been confirmed. Lizzo currently enjoys a strong presence on streaming platforms, with over 12 million monthly listeners on Spotify.

As of now, no further comments have been made by Atlantic Records or The GRC Trust beyond the initial reports.