GloRilla is pushing back against a copyright lawsuit that claims she unlawfully used the phrase “all natural, no BBL” in her work. The rising rapper recently filed legal documents seeking to have the case dismissed, arguing that the lawsuit lacks merit and that the phrase in question does not qualify for copyright protection.
According to court filings, GloRilla’s legal team contends that short phrases, slogans, or common expressions generally cannot be copyrighted under U.S. law, and therefore the plaintiff’s claims are legally insufficient. They argue that the phrase is a widely used expression in popular culture and is not a unique creative work that can be exclusively owned.
The lawsuit had sparked attention due to GloRilla’s growing prominence in the music industry and the cultural relevance of the phrase, which fans and social media users have widely associated with her persona and brand. While the plaintiff maintains that the phrase was originally coined by them, GloRilla’s team insists that copyright law does not extend protection to short, everyday expressions, and that there is no evidence of infringement.
Legal experts note that cases involving short phrases are rarely successful in court, as copyright law is primarily designed to protect original works of authorship, such as songs, books, or artwork, rather than commonly used slogans or catchphrases. The outcome of this filing could set a precedent for how courts handle disputes over similar expressions in the entertainment industry.
For GloRilla, dismissing the lawsuit is not only a matter of legal defense but also a way to safeguard her public image and creative freedom. A protracted legal battle could have distracted from her career momentum, especially as she continues to gain recognition and expand her influence in the hip-hop scene.
The court has yet to issue a ruling on the motion to dismiss, but industry observers are closely watching the case, as it raises broader questions about intellectual property, cultural ownership, and the limits of copyright in the era of social media and viral content.
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