Lizzo Sued Over Viral 'Good Jeans' Clip

GRC Trust has sued Lizzo and Atlantic Records in California, alleging the singer’s viral social-media snippet known as “I'm Goin' In Till October” or “Good Jeans” unlawfully sampled the 1970s song “Win or Lose (We Tried),” originally recorded by Sam Dees. The clip, posted in August and tied to references to Sydney Sweeney’s American Eagle ads, went viral but has not been commercially released or registered with U.S. royalty societies, which Lizzo’s representatives say surprised them and insist the song has not been monetized. GRC says informal resolution efforts failed and is seeking damages, an injunction to block further distribution, and recovery of defendants’ profits plus GRC’s losses. Legal observers note that posting an uncleared sample on social media can constitute copyright infringement but can make proving substantial commercial damages harder, and the case will test how courts treat alleged sampling from a brief, noncommercial clip.