Former New Orleans group Da Showstoppaz is suing Beyoncé, Jay-Z and Big Freedia for copyright infringement. Beyoncé’s 2022 single, ‘Break My Soul,’ is at the center of the lawsuit.

Da Showstoppaz Accuse Beyoncé Of Copyright Infringement

On Wednesday (May 22), Tessa Avie, Keva Bourgeouis, Henri Braggs and Brian Clark of Da Showstoppaz filed a federal copyright suit in the Eastern District of Louisiana for alleged copyright infringement and unfair trade practices over the use of the phrase “Release a Wiggle.”

Fox8Live reports that Da Showstoppaz has accused Beyoncé of improperly crediting Big Freedia for “Release the Wiggle.” They allege that Big Freedia used the phrase in her 2014 single, “Explode.”

The report also states that Jay-Z, along with other writers and producers who worked with Beyoncé and Big Freedia on both songs, is named as a defendant in the lawsuit.

According to Da Showstoppaz’s legal claim, Big Freedia repeatedly uses “release yo wiggle” in “Explode.” Nearly ten years later, Beyoncé sampled “Explode” in her song “Break My Soul,” featured on her “Renaissance” album.

The lawsuit filed by Da Showstoppaz seeks recognition for “Release a Wiggle” in both “Explode” and “Break My Soul.”

Furthermore, the group is pursuing damages related to the profits earned from the “Break My Soul” tour and the film “Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé.”

Queen Bey Goes Viral For Natural Hair

Beyoncé recently made headlines after she showed off her natural hair. In April, the singer had social media shook after she uploaded a video that details how she maintains her hair.

In the voiceover, the ‘Heated’ hitmaker broke down her wash routine as well as the Cécred products she uses to keep her hair healthy. The clip sees the award-winning singer getting her infamous long blond tresses combed out, blow-dried and pressed.