News »
Gigwise RSS Feeds Bookmark and Share

50 Cent Takes Fast Food Giant To Court Over 'Name Change'

He wants $4million in damages...

50 Cent Takes Fast Food Giant To Court Over 'Name Change'

US rapper 50 Cent is suing Taco Bell after the American fast food chain used his name in an advertising campaign without asking permission.

The Why Pay More? Advert encouraged the rapper to change his name to 79, 89 or 99 Cent in order to promote their value meals.

The chain is said to have sent a letter to a number of media outlets claiming it would donate money to charity if the rapper, whose real name is Curtis Jackson, took up the challenge.

In the lawsuit, which was filed in New York, Jackson said the chain's campaign had diluted “the value of his good name”.

His lawyer, Peter D Raymond, also revealed that the rapper was not aware of the company's intentions until he saw news reports.

Jackson is said to be seeking $4million in damages from the food company.

 characters left [+]  


Register now and have your comments approved automatically!

  • #FollowFriday @gigwise @worldofblues @FridayMixtape @MeLikeGoodMusic @themusicslut @MyStage_Music @FridayBruceFix @rftmusic @musicsinmyveins
    zandria1 on Fri Nov 06 15:23:26 via web
  • RT @Gigwise Eminem 'To Star In 3D Hip-Hop Horror Movie': http://tinyurl.com/yerm5js < File under Terrible Ideass for $200 Alex?
    alternageekorg on Fri Nov 06 15:14:40 via web
  • @Gigwise So exciting! Can't wait for the London gig. Muse Rocks!
    solamore on Fri Nov 06 15:13:08 via web
  • RT @Gigwise: Pet Shot Boys To Release Christmas EP: Ahead of festive UK tour... http://tinyurl.com/ydhpdno
    _barbarroja_ on Fri Nov 06 14:40:20 via TweetDeck
  • Puede ser RT @Gigwise: Morrissey Is 'Greatest Lyricist In History of British Popular Music': http://tinyurl.com/ycoaqjo
    _barbarroja_ on Fri Nov 06 14:40:03 via TweetDeck
Artist A-Z   # A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z