# Drake Lawsuit Over Song Theft

> Drake denies stealing chorus from 'Janice STFU' in lawsuit with songwriter.
- Title: Drake Lawsuit Over Song Theft · Pitchfork | Shortify
- Summary: Drake denies stealing chorus from 'Janice STFU' in lawsuit with songwriter. Drake's team claims no involvement in song 'Janice STFU' despite lawsuit alleging…
- Keywords: drake, aviel hirschfield, janice stfu, beyonce heated, heated, lykke li, i follow rivers, fnz, hot 100, universal music group, drake team, leaked track
- Source: Pitchfork — https://pitchfork.com/story/did-drake-steal-janice-stfu
- Author: Jazz Monroe
- Published: 2026-10-20T17:54:49.966+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: drake, aviel hirschfield, janice stfu, beyonce heated, heated, lykke li, i follow rivers, fnz, hot 100, universal music group, drake team, leaked track
## Lawsuit Alleges Song Theft
A lawsuit claims Drake stole the chorus for 'Janice STFU' from Aviel Hirschfield's work.

> The track was recorded by plaintiff aviel hirschfield, a grammy-nominated songwriter who, like drake, contributed to beyonce's heated.
## Drake Denies Involvement
Drake's team states he has 'no connection or knowledge' of Hirschfield and denies all allegations.

> Let us be absolutely clear: These allegations are categorically, unequivocally and completely denied.
## Song Performance Details
The leaked track matches the reference used in the lawsuit and begins around the 45-second mark.

> The chorus in the leaked track begins around the 45-second mark.
## Key takeaway

Drake's team claims no involvement in song 'Janice STFU' despite lawsuit alleging stolen chorus from Aviel Hirschfield's work.