GloRilla Wins Copyright Lawsuit Over Viral Catchphrase 'All Natural, No BBL'
A federal court in Louisiana has dismissed a copyright lawsuit filed by social media personality Natalie Henderson against GloRilla (Gloria Woods) over the rapper's 2024 song "Never Find." The case, which alleged that GloRilla stole Henderson's viral catchphrase "all natural, no BBL" for her lyric on the same track, was dismissed due to jurisdictional issues.
Henderson claimed that she coined the phrase referencing Brazilian butt lift surgery and sued GloRilla, a Georgia resident, as well as several record label defendants. However, Judge Lance M. Africk ruled that Henderson failed to establish jurisdiction over GloRilla or the other defendants based on their activities in Louisiana.
The judge noted that GloRilla's concerts and personal appearances in Louisiana were not directly related to the dispute, and that the song was widely distributed globally without being specifically targeted at consumers in the state. Additionally, the fact that GloRilla's album "Glorious" was sold in a New Orleans record store did not establish jurisdiction since the song was released as a bonus track on an exclusive digital version.
The lawsuit was dismissed without prejudice, allowing Henderson to refile in a different state if she so chooses. This marks the second time GloRilla has defeated a copyright infringement lawsuit. A case last year alleging that her hit songs sampled a decades-old hip-hop track without permission was also dismissed for jurisdictional reasons.
A federal court in Louisiana has dismissed a copyright lawsuit filed by social media personality Natalie Henderson against GloRilla (Gloria Woods) over the rapper's 2024 song "Never Find." The case, which alleged that GloRilla stole Henderson's viral catchphrase "all natural, no BBL" for her lyric on the same track, was dismissed due to jurisdictional issues.
Henderson claimed that she coined the phrase referencing Brazilian butt lift surgery and sued GloRilla, a Georgia resident, as well as several record label defendants. However, Judge Lance M. Africk ruled that Henderson failed to establish jurisdiction over GloRilla or the other defendants based on their activities in Louisiana.
The judge noted that GloRilla's concerts and personal appearances in Louisiana were not directly related to the dispute, and that the song was widely distributed globally without being specifically targeted at consumers in the state. Additionally, the fact that GloRilla's album "Glorious" was sold in a New Orleans record store did not establish jurisdiction since the song was released as a bonus track on an exclusive digital version.
The lawsuit was dismissed without prejudice, allowing Henderson to refile in a different state if she so chooses. This marks the second time GloRilla has defeated a copyright infringement lawsuit. A case last year alleging that her hit songs sampled a decades-old hip-hop track without permission was also dismissed for jurisdictional reasons.
So GloRilla just outsmarted another person trying to sue her over a phrase... like, what's the point of even trying? 
The phrase "all natural, no BBL" is super common now anyway, so I'm not surprised she won this case. It's also kinda sad that someone got taken advantage of by GloRilla's team. They must've known they were in a tough spot and just fished for their copyright claim like that 
. i mean, who really owns the phrase "all natural, no BBL"? seems like just another case where someone got salty over something that's not even a big deal 
. i'm not gonna weigh in on GloRilla or Natalie Henderson, but it is wild how these cases get settled and then just kinda... fade away 
Maybe next time for Henderson, but GloRilla's on a roll 
Another lawsuit bites the dust, and it's clear she's not afraid to speak her mind (or at least have someone else do it) 
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glo rilla is on fire!! i mean can you even believe natalie henderson thought she could take glo down over some stupid catchphrase? lol she didn't stand a chance 
GloRilla's got more talent in her little finger than Henderson has in her whole body, and now she gets to keep all the spotlight 
I'm lowkey obsessed with that song "Never Find" - it's like the anthem of our generation 
GloRilla's team must be doing somethin right because they just keep shutting down these copyright lawsuits left and right 
can't wait for her next drop! 
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. Maybe she should just focus on creating more original content instead of trying to sue people over viral phrases 
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. It's like trying to grasp sand between your fingers - the more you squeeze, the more it slips away. GloRilla's victory is a reminder that intellectual property rights aren't always as concrete as we'd like them to be. The fact that Henderson couldn't prove jurisdiction over GloRilla and her team makes me wonder if she was trying to grasp at something that wasn't really hers to begin with 
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. Either way, it's clear that GloRilla's song has taken on a life of its own, and "All Natural, No BBL" is now a part of hip-hop history 
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and i gotta say, it's kinda cool to see someone else facing the music over using someone elses catchphrase 
First of all, this whole thing with the "all natural, no BBL" catchphrase just sounds so extra and silly... who even uses that phrase? 
That would be pretty ridiculous! Anyway, yaaas for GloRilla and her team for fighting back against these baseless lawsuits!