GloRilla is firing back at a copyright lawsuit that accuses her of stealing lyrics for her track Never Find. The Memphis rapper, alongside UMG Recordings, Warner Chappell Music, and BMG Rights Management, has asked a federal court in Louisiana to throw out the case, arguing that the phrase “no BBL” is too short and too common to qualify for legal protection.
The complaint was filed by Natalie Henderson, also known as Slimdabodylast, who points to her song All Natural as the source of the dispute. Henderson claims her track, which features the lyric “all naturale, no BBL,” gained momentum on socials in early 2024 for spotlighting natural bodies. She argues that GloRilla’s line, “Natural, no BBL, but I’m still gon’ give them hell,” mirrors her work and that the rapper has profited from it.
GloRilla’s attorneys are pushing back on several points. First, they argue Henderson has not shown that GloRilla ever had access to her song. Simply uploading a track online, they note, does not prove exposure. In most copyright disputes, plaintiffs must demonstrate widespread distribution or commercial success, which they say Henderson’s song lacks.
They also stress that the lyrics themselves are not substantially similar. Henderson’s phrase appears multiple times as a hook, while GloRilla’s version is used once in a different lyrical context and with its own rhyme. Her legal team adds that terms like “give them hell” are common expressions in music and do not amount to copying.
Beyond that, the defense challenges Henderson’s attempt to pursue both statutory and actual damages, saying she has not presented evidence of infringement strong enough to justify financial recovery or an injunction. They further argue that praising natural bodies has become a frequent theme in contemporary music and cannot be claimed as original.
For now, the court will decide whether Henderson’s claims are strong enough to move forward or if GloRilla’s motion to dismiss will close the case before it ever reaches trial.