American singer Lizzo has reached a settlement in a copyright infringement lawsuit involving a song she never commercially released.
The lawsuit was filed in October by lawyers representing The GRC Trust against Lizzo and her record label, Atlantic Records, over the song I’m Goin’ In Till October, also known as Good Jeans. The track went viral on TikTok and Instagram during the summer of 2025 despite not being officially released.
The claim alleged that Lizzo sampled and copied both instrumental and vocal elements from The GRC Trust’s copyrighted work, Win or Lose (We Tried), without authorisation.
However, court filings this week revealed that both parties have reached a “settlement in principle.” According to Rolling Stone, lawyers for The GRC Trust said they expect to file a dismissal of the case with prejudice within 60 days, meaning the lawsuit cannot be refiled. The terms of the settlement were not disclosed.
In the original filing, The GRC Trust claimed attempts were made to reach an agreement over sampling the composition, but no deal was finalised. They accused Lizzo of knowingly using their work for commercial gain without proper licensing and sought damages as well as an injunction to stop further use of the song.
Lizzo’s representatives previously denied the allegations, stating that the song had never been commercially released or monetised and that no decision had been made regarding a future release.
The Grammy-winning artist, whose real name is Melissa Jefferson, has faced similar legal challenges in the past. In 2022, she settled a plagiarism claim over her hit song Truth Hurts. She also dealt with multiple lawsuits in 2023 from former employees alleging harassment and a hostile work environment, claims she has consistently denied.
