Industry Jun 13, 2026
Elvis Costello on Olivia Rodrigo plagiarism allegations
It’s alleged her 2021 track Brutal rips off Pump It Up
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MusicRadar
Elvis Costello has addressed allegations that Olivia Rodrigo plagiarized his 1978 song "Pump It Up" in her 2021 track "Brutal." Costello stated that while Bob Dylan teased him about the possibility of a lawsuit, no legal action was taken. Originally reported by MusicRadar.