Judge Tosses Copyright Lawsuit Against Beyoncé’s Parkwood Entertainment

The legal challenge centered on the 2022 single “Alien Superstar” from Beyoncé’s Grammy-winning album, RENAISSANCE. Hirose Enterprises claimed ownership of the 1998 track “Moonraker” by John Holiday, asserting that Parkwood Entertainment failed to secure proper clearance. However, records show the label had already reached an agreement with Holiday, providing a $10,000 payment and a 0.5% royalty share.

In a pointed ruling, the presiding judge utilized lyrics from the song to address the jurisdictional failure, noting that because Hirose Enterprises was formed in August 2025—one week after the July 2025 filing—it held no stake in the matter at the time of litigation. This dismissal is the latest in a series of legal hurdles surrounding the album’s release. Previously, Parkwood Entertainment successfully refuted claims from the English duo Right Said Fred, who alleged unauthorized use of their work. Beyoncé’s team countered that the duo had granted permission and received the largest payout of any individual writer on the project. The label has also consistently defended its administrative processes against various allegations of payment disputes, providing documented evidence of compensation for collaborators and designers alike.