Plies has decided to drop his copyright lawsuit against Megan Thee Stallion, GloRilla, Cardi B, and Soulja Boy—for now. According to Billboard, the Florida rapper recently filed a motion to dismiss the case “without prejudice,” meaning he reserves the right to refile it at a later time.
The Allegations
The lawsuit originally claimed that the 2024 track Wanna Be, featuring Megan Thee Stallion and GloRilla, copied specific elements from Plies’ 2008 song Me & My Goons. The rapper specifically pointed to what he called the “infrared countdown beat,” alleging that it had been lifted and used without his permission. He also asserted that Soulja Boy’s 2010 hit Pretty Boy Swag had used the same beat without proper credit.
Soulja Boy’s Fiery Response
Soulja Boy, never one to hold back, quickly clapped back at Plies’ accusations, dismissing the claims as a desperate grab for attention. In a video response posted in November 2024, the Crank That rapper made it clear that he had no patience for the lawsuit.
“‘Pretty Boy Swag’ is not your beat,” Soulja Boy declared. “So you wanna wait 10 years to try to sue a n*a for a beat? That is not your beat, crazy man… What the fk is wrong with you, Plies? You need to change your name to ‘Lies,’ ’cause you a muthafkin’ liar… You know that ain’t your muthafkin’ beat, bro.”
Producers Weigh In
To further refute Plies’ claims, producer LilJujuMadeDaBeat stepped in to set the record straight. He argued that Plies had no case because the beat in question predated Me & My Goons. According to LilJuju, the instrumental can actually be traced back to Lil Wil’s 2007 song My Dougie, which was produced by Big E—who is officially credited on Wanna Be.
“For the record, ‘Pretty Boy Swag’ is a remake of ‘My Dougie’ as well,” LilJuju stated. “Nitti Beatz owns all these songs. Plies just tryna get some money lol.”
Legal Strategy or Change of Heart?
Plies’ decision to withdraw the lawsuit without prejudice suggests that he may be reconsidering his legal approach or gathering more evidence before making another attempt. While this means the lawsuit is off the table for now, there’s always a possibility that he could relaunch his claims in the future.
Industry Reactions
Fans and industry insiders are split on the matter. Some believe Plies’ lawsuit was an attempt to capitalize on a long-settled musical style, while others argue that he has a right to defend his intellectual property. With the case dismissed for now, it remains to be seen whether Plies will refile or let the issue fade away.
For now, Megan Thee Stallion, GloRilla, Cardi B, and Soulja Boy can breathe a sigh of relief—but they may not be off the hook just yet.
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