Industry Jun 12, 2026

Olivia Rodrigo Not Sued by Elvis Costello Over "Brutal"

It’s alleged her 2021 track Brutal rips off Pump It Up

Originally published by MusicRadar
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Olivia Rodrigo Not Sued by Elvis Costello Over "Brutal"

Elvis Costello has stated that he will not be suing Olivia Rodrigo over allegations that her 2021 song "Brutal" plagiarizes his 1978 track "Pump It Up." Costello indicated that while there were discussions about a potential lawsuit, no legal action was taken.

Originally reported by MusicRadar.

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