Lizzo’s 2025 Copyright Lawsuit: Can You Be Sued for Sampling an Unreleased Song?
When Lizzo was sued in 2025 over her unreleased demo Good Jeans, it raised a surprising legal question: can you be sued for sampling a song that hasn’t even been released? The lawsuit highlights how U.S. copyright law protects recordings the moment they’re created—not when they hit streaming platforms. This post breaks down what the Lizzo case means for creators, influencers, and brands using music online, and why “just a clip” on TikTok can still lead to serious legal consequences.
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