Beyoncé Dragged Into Court Fight Over ‘Alien Superstar’ Sample

Beyoncé has been dragged into a copyright dispute involving her hit song “Alien Superstar.” A music company and producer sued the singer over an alleged unauthorized sample. The legal claim ...

Beyoncé’s ‘Alien Superstar’ Legal Fight Could Rewrite the Rules for Clearing Music Samples

The biggest pop star on the planet is currently facing a massive copyright lawsuit that might fundamentally expose the chaotic reality of modern music production. Beyoncé is reportedly being dragged ...
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Weeks after Beyoncé’s ‘Alien Superstar’ sample suit was dismissed, a second one is filed – this time Beyoncé is a defendant

The other defendants are Parkwood Entertainment, Sony Music Entertainment, Sony Music Publishing, W Chappell Music Corp. and John Holiday.
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Beyonce Sued For Allegedly Using An Unauthorized Sample In Her Song

Hirose Enterprise sued Beyoncé in July 2025 over an alleged Moonraker sample in Alien Superstar, and the case was dismissed in 2026.