Lizzo has the truth on her side — for now.
A judge in the United States District Court Central District of California dismissed a countersuit against the Cuz I Love You singer after three individuals, Justin Raisen, Jeremiah Raisen and Justin “Yves” Rothman, were seeking royalties from the song.
Lizzo originally sued the trio in 2019, seeking “a judicial declaration” they “did not co-author ‘Truth Hurts,’ and have no right to co-own that work or to share in its profits.” However, the Raisen brothers and Rothman countersued in February, claiming the majority of the lyrics were from an earlier song they worked on with Lizzo titled “Healthy.”
U.S. District Judge Dolly M. Gee sided with Lizzo’s initial claim, noting the Raisiens and Rothman themselves alleged “Healthy” was an already completed song and not the demo version for “Truth Hurts.” Justin initially claimed online Lizzo used the “melody, lyrics and chords” of “Healthy” for “Truth Hurts,” prompting Lizzo to deny the claim via social media in October 2019.
“The men who now claim a piece of Truth Hurts did not help me write any part of the song,” she wrote. “They had nothing to do with the line or how I chose to sing it. There was no one in the room when I wrote Truth Hurts, except me, Ricky Reed, and my tears.”
The Raisens and Rothman have until September 4 to amend their lawsuit to allege new and different facts or notify Lizzo and the court of their intent not to do so.
Lizzo Faces Countersuit Over 'Truth Hurts' Writing Credits
The hit single, which reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, was nominated for three Grammys at the 62nd Grammy Awards, including Song of the Year and Record of the Year, ultimately taking home the trophy for Best Pop Solo Performance.
Lizzo has faced numerous controversies regarding “Truth Hurts.” In 2017, singer Mina Lioness created the meme that inspired “Truth Hurts,” writing “I did a DNA test and found out I’m 100% that bitch.”
After fans realized the meme and Lizzo’s acknowledgment of it, Lioness was credited officially as a co-writer of the song, prompting her to not only thank Lizzo for reaching out but also celebrate that she was part of a No. 1 song.
Mina wrote, “I just took a DNA Test, turns out I’m a credited writer for the number one song on Billboard.”
In 2019 She was trying to “Make America Fat Again” and In 2020, Her mission is to Make Americans Even Fatter, Lazier, and More Ignorant.
She must’ve threatened to either sit on the judge or to eat all of their food… That’s the only reason to ever side with the cattle on this case.
Her fat disgusting face makes me feel physically sick. Please bring her to a veterinarian and put her to sleep.
Very interesting.
Great. More “DIABEETUS” for everyone smh
She IS the new “DIABEETUS” now since the original one Wilford Brimley just died.lol
Such a punchable face
Your fist would either get eaten or sucked in. I wouldn’t advise it
She got more chins than Chinatown and more rolls than a KFC bucket… not to mention that when she’s performing live, whenever she’s dancing and jumping around….feels like a 6.5 earthquake but it smells like 4th of July weekend Barbeque Pig Fry with 3 month old moldy meat…I don’t think she needs a DNA test, for me to say that she smells 100 percent like sh*t up close with a small hint of perfume mixed in.
u must hate your mother or women
No I love healthy self conscious and self confident women who take care of themselves mind,body, and soul….Not one that is a Glutton whose morals are extremely questionable and downright snobbish and full of herself. I’ll take Simone Biles over Lizzo any day of the week
Judge must be fat too
I want Lizzo to shart all over my face and I’ll pretend it’s chocolate ice cream sundae
And the gay guy just entered the chat room
By the power of Magic I find the authors of the lawsuit guilty and condemn all three to be eaten by the accused Lizzo herself, now be gone
Christ, the community here is disgusting.
I know right, have you seen the pictures of her in skin tight clothes twerking….it’s horrifying
Yeah, that’s the best word to describe her.
Typical…. Like a Fat Kid hovering over the entire bowl of candy that you’ll pitched to get together…say “It’s my candy!!!” Lol
I bet when she farts in bed, it levitates lol
Rae Sremmurd should be getting royalties off this song . Sounds just like his song Black Beatles hook exactly. Lizzo you know you bit his swagg for this song.
Actually the whole building sided with her because as soon as she stepped inside the foundation tipped and everybody slid towards her. Eventually they were able to restore order when they had 10 elephants stand on the other side of the building to balance the weight.
Wow…so you really removed my comment defending Lizzo…yet you leaving all the hate, sexism, fat shaming comments up? Ok…..
This comment section is pure gold