Beyoncé's Parkwood label seeks dismissal of refiled Alien Superstar sample suit
The gist
Parkwood Entertainment asked a California federal judge to permanently dismiss Shuji Hirose's refiled sample lawsuit and sanction him.
The dispute over the "Moonraker" sample tests how sample licensing claims are litigated.
How it unfolded
- 1998John Holiday released "Moonraker," the track sampled in the intro to Beyoncé's "Alien Superstar."
- 2022"Alien Superstar" peaked at No. 19 on the Billboard Hot 100.
- Jun 2026The "Alien Superstar" sample lawsuit was dismissed on a technicality.