Beyoncé’s Sample Saga Unfolds | Hip-Hop News

Hip-Hop News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 11, 2026 · 1m

Queen Bey’s Renaissance track “Alien Superstar” is in legal hot water after a lawsuit claims the song improperly samples John Holiday’s “Moonraker.” While Beyoncé’s team secured a license from Holiday post-release, the real twist? Hirose Enterprise alleges Holiday never had the rights to grant that permission, as he allegedly transferred ownership years ago. Now they’re demanding an injunction and damages, forcing fans to wonder: can a global hit survive a sample dispute? Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on…