In an escalating music industry dispute, City Girls’ rapper Yung Miami, whose real name is Caresha Brownlee, has publicly accused South African artist Tyla of misappropriating her song concept. The controversy erupted following Tyla’s announcement of her new single, “Chanel,” prompting Miami to claim on social media that Tyla had “run off” with her unreleased track after hearing it privately.
Yung Miami claims that her unreleased track, “Take Me To Chanel,” was plagiarized. She points to the shared theme of luxury brands in Tyla’s song, which includes the lyric, “Put Me In Chanel.”
Instead, they have proceeded with the promotional campaign for the single, which is set to be released on October 24, 2025. This has increased speculation and online discussions about the conflict.
Social media users have taken different sides. Some support Yung Miami, suggesting that the timing and subject are too similar to be a coincidence. Others defend Tyla, saying that singing about luxury brands is a common theme in music and that no single artist can claim ownership of such a widespread concept.
Clips of both songs have been shared online, with commentators highlighting their different musical styles—Miami’s rumored trap beat versus Tyla’s Afropop and amapiano sound—while acknowledging the undeniable overlap in topic.
As Tyla’s release date nears, the industry is watching how the artist will resolve the situation. Currently, the dispute is unresolved, with social media serving as the main platform for the two artists and their fans.
