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YG And Tyga Dress Up As “White Chicks” For New Music Video

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LA rappers YG and Tyga link up for their new music video in shocking ensembles. YG and Tyga dress up as Calabasas baddies for their upcoming track, “Run.”   Taking to Instagram to promote the video, the two are in a red Ferrari, wearing all-black attire. It gets more interesting as the rappers sported wigs and […]

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Tyga And His Wavy Baby Sneakers Will Appear Against Vans In The Federal Appeals Court

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Tyga has been locked in a legal battle over his recent Wavy Baby sneaker collaboration with MSCHF since April, but it appears they may be a light at the end of the tunnel. Billboard reports The U.S Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit has quickly approved an appeal submitted by the Brooklyn studio that assisted the “Taste” artist in making the shoe. On Wednesday, the court announced that the court would allow a quick challenge to a previous ruling that banned the sale of the sneakers because they look too much like Vans Old Skools.

MSCHF cited that the case was time-sensitive, as the ban infringed upon their First Amendment rights. “MSCHF is grateful that the Second Circuit granted its motion to expedite this appeal, which raises critical questions of the intersection of the First Amendment and trademark law,” stated David Bernstein, the company’s lawyer. “Given that MSCHF plans to display Wavy Baby at the Perrotin Gallery and at Art Basel this fall, it was essential that the appeal be expedited so that the Second Circuit can protect MSCHF’s First Amendment rights.”

The Second Circuit states the case will be fully briefed by mid-August and the ruling will come sometime after that. The Wavy Baby sneakers were originally set to release on April 18.

Tyga and MSCHF Can No Longer Sell Their ‘Wavy Baby’ Sneakers Thanks To A Judge’s Ruling

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Earlier this month, Tyga and Brooklyn-based art collective MSCHF teamed up for their Wavy Baby sneakers, which to most consumers, looked awfully similar to a pair of Vans Old Skool sneakers. MSCHF even admitted to the similarities, saying that the Wavy Baby sneakers were a parody of Vans’ classic shoe. To the surprise of no one, Vans filed a lawsuit for trademark infringement against Tyga and MSCHF, and to the duo’s assumed disappointment, they will now have to put a halt on future sales of the Wavy Baby sneakers. It comes after a judge ruled in favor of Vans due to the shoes’ “striking visual similarities.”

According to Billboard, U.S. District Judge William F. Kuntz shared the ruling on Friday and he did not hold back in his statement about the matter. “Despite defendant’s assertions the Wavy Baby shoes belong in museums and galleries for exhibition, the production of 4,306 pairs of shoes places the Wavy Baby shoes on a mobile footing vastly different from one found at the Brooklyn Museum,” Judge Kuntz wrote. MSCHF previously said that their Wavy Baby sneakers were a parody that was meant to comment on “sneakerhead” culture, but Judge Kuntz said that he nor consumers would catch the joke.

“Whatever the actual artistic merits of the Wavy Baby shoes, the shoes do not meet the requirements for a successful parody,” he wrote. “While the manifesto accompanying the shoes may contain protected parodic expression, the Wavy Baby shoes and packaging in and of themselves fail to convey the satirical message.”

Despite this ruling, MSCHF claimed that nearly all orders of the Wavy Baby shoes had already been sold and shipped. As a result, Judge Kuntz also ordered MSCHF to place all profits from the shoe into escrow so that they could potentially be returned to consumers. He also ordered them to cancel or reverse any and all orders that they could.

In response to the ruling, MSCHF’s attorney Megan K. Bannigan said that the company would continue the fight and claimed that the decision entirely omitted key legal precedents. “The court’s decision fails to recognize MSCHF’s First Amendment rights to artistic expression, regardless of the particular medium or form of that expression,” Bannigan said. “MSCHF will continue to litigate this case, including through all available appeals, to secure its and all artists’ freedom to make their art.”

Vans Is Suing MSCHF Over Tyga’s Wavy Baby Sneakers, Calling Them Trademark Infringement

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Brooklyn-based art collective MSCHF’s sneaker collaborations with rappers have drawn both excitement and controversy. The group’s “Satan Shoe” collab with Lil Nas X not only drew fire from conservative commentators but also got slapped with a lawsuit from Nike. Now, another of MSCHF’s sneaker crossovers is the subject of a trademark infringement lawsuit. This time, Vans is suing the customizer over its Tyga-endorsed Wavy Baby sneaker, which alters what appears to be a pair of Vans Old Skools, giving them a bizarre, curvy sole and adjusting the iconic side stripes to match.

Although the shoes were set to release on April 18, Vans filed for a restraining order against MSCHF, saying the Wavy Baby shoes violated its trademarks and would confuse customers into thinking they were an official Vans collaboration. MSCHF, however, argues that the shoes are an artistic parody commenting on sneakerhead culture, consumerism, and corporate sneaker collaborations. According to Billboard, Megan K. Bannigan, MSCHF’s attorney in the case, told a judge in Brooklyn federal court Wednesday, “These shoes comment on consumerism, on the absurdity of sneakerhead culture. This was released as an art project. It was not released in competition with Vans.”

MSCHF also pointed out that all 4,000 pairs of the limited edition shoes already sold out, and the company has no intention to make more. However, according to Billboard, US District Judge William F. Kuntz seemed skeptical, saying, “The Wavy Baby might have Wavy Babies, and I think that’s what they’re afraid of. If that wasn’t an issue, I don’t think we’d be here.” He agreed to the restraining order but did not advise when it might be pushed through. Similarly, the Lil Nas X Satan Shoe case wound up with both companies settling, with MSCHF asking customers to voluntarily return their pairs — fat chance — and Nike issuing a statement that any complaints should be directed to MSCHF, not them.

Tyga Was Attacked With A Knife By Blac Chyna, According To Kylie Jenner

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Pop media followers are likely familiar with all the drama the Kardashian family gets up to, but today, one member of the family revealed just how wild things have gotten when the cameras aren’t rolling. The tale in question includes two unofficial family members, rappers Blac Chyna and Tyga, who dated Rob Kardashian and Kylie Jenner, respectively, in 2016. Now, Chyna is suing the Kardashians for $100 million in damages for emailing E! network executives about Chyna’s relationship with Rob and possibly having the couple’s planned spin-off show axed, costing Chyna potential profits.

While the family denies putting Rob & Chyna on the chopping block, they admit to contacting the network about the relationship, which they described as “toxic.” Now that the trial has begun, they’re talking about just how toxic it got. Kylie Jenner, who testified today, explained why the family was so concerned, describing Blac Chyna as violent toward not only Rob but other members of the family as well — including Tyga, who she’d previously dated. Jenner said that Tyga showed her a six-inch scar on his arm, which he said was caused by a knife attack by Chyna, with whom he shares a child.

It isn’t the first time Chyna was accused of erratic behavior. In December 2021, she was accused of holding a woman hostage at her hotel in Sacramento, while a viral video of Chyna yelling at airport travelers to get vaccinated was also attributed to drugs.

Kris Jenner Claims Blac Chyna Threatened to Kill Kylie Jenner

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More explosive testimony is emerging from the courtroom in Blac Chyna’s trial against the Kardashians.

While taking the stand in Los Angeles on Thursday, Kris Jenner claimed that both Kylie Jenner and her then-boyfriend Tyga told her that Rob Kardashian’s ex once threatened to kill her youngest daughter.

Jenner testified that she was “alarmed” when Kylie informed her about the alleged threat years ago.

According to Page Six, Kris also said that Tyga told her on several occasions that Chyna allegedly tried to physically attack him with a knife.

“Of course it was alarming but we just kept it in the family,” said Kris, who did not report the alleged incident to police.

Chyna dated Tyga from 2011 to 2014. They share a 9-year-old son, King. Tyga went on to date Kylie on and off from 2014 to 2017, while Chyna’s relationship with Rob began in 2016. The two have a 5-year-old daughter, Dream.

During her testimony on Wednesday, Chyna claimed she was still in a relationship with Tyga when he started dating Kylie in 2014.

Kris was asked if she was concerned about her son having a relationship with the same woman who allegedly threatened Kylie. “I didn’t have much of a reaction,” Kris said. “There was just a lot of drama … and I’m used to that in my family.”

Despite Chyna’s questionable past, Kris said she still supported Rob’s engagement to Chyna. “It wasn’t that I was not concerned. They had a rocky relationship from the start,” she said. “But I love second chances and I wanted them to win. I just wanted my son to be happy.”

Jenner also testified that she thought Chyna was going to kill Rob when she allegedly pointed a gun to his head in December 2016. Chyna’s lawyer asked if she believed Chyna attempted to murder her son, to which Kris responded, “I do.” Chyna told the court that she was just joking around and didn’t intend to harm him.

Back in October 2017, Chyna filed a lawsuit against the Kardashian-Jenner family for defamation and contract interference, alleging that Kris and her daughters, Kim, Khloé, and Kylie, “conspired” to get the second season of her E! reality series “Rob & Chyna” canceled. She claims the famous family used their power to tarnish her reputation and prevent financial opportunities, which they’ve denied.

Tyga Slows It Down And Examines His ‘0 For 10’ Relationship Record In The Contemplative ‘Lifetime’ Video

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When you think about Tyga, you mainly remember upbeat, party-ready anthems like “Freak Deaky” with Doja Cat, the hilarious “Mrs. Bubblegum,” or his guest appearance on Blxst’s “Chosen” alongside Ty Dolla Sign. However, on his new song “Lifetime,” he makes a surprising left turn, delving into a more contemplative sort of song that examines his “0 for 10” record with relationships. “Can I be with one soul for a lifetime?” he wonders, before concluding, “Maybe in another lifetime.”

What could be responsible for this departure? Well, for one thing, at 32 years old, Tyga could be aging out of his playboy persona. Plus, many of his relationships have been embarrassingly public — just a week ago, his ex Blac Chyna dragged his name through the mud on social media, claiming he doesn’t pay child support. This artistic evolution could be his way of wrangling control of his public image.

Or, he could just be taking stock of which way the game seems to be heading. After all, the emo thing has been going on in hip-hop for a while without burning out and if anything, seems to be getting more popular than ever. If he continues to sail in this direction, it’ll be interesting to see if his fans, long accustomed to Tyga turn-ups, will be willing to ride along with him as he turns down.

Watch Tyga’s “Lifetime” video above.

Blac Chyna Is Getting Roasted For Her Claims That Tyga And Rob Kardashian Don’t Pay Child Support

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While there are plenty of deadbeat dads in the world, Tyga isn’t one of them — and neither is Rob Kardashian — even if Blac Chyna wants the world to think so. Chyna is the mother of children with both men, and set out to imply that due to a lack of child support, she’s had to sell off some of her own belongings to make ends meet. “Yesterday I had to give up 3 of my cars …my reasons… morals, beliefs, being a single mother, no support I’m a MAMA,” she wrote on Twitter, adding: “Single no support child support.” Chyna shares a nine-year-old son King Cairo with Tya, and five-year-old daughter, Dream, with Rob.

The problem is, both men are the primary caretakers of their respective children, and clothe, house and feed the children very close to full-time. Both Tyga and Rob also responded to Chyna’s posts by sharing exactly how much they pay to send their kids to private schools — and the number is in the high $40K range annually for both kids (That means these pre-teens are getting an education that costs as much as my college tuition, but I digress…).

Tyga responded too: “I pay 40K a year for my son’s school & he lives w me Mon-Sat,” Tyga wrote in an Instagram comment responding to stories about Chyna’s tweets. “Why would I pay child support lol

Rob responded too: “I pay 37K a year for my daughter’s school. I handle every single medical expense. I pay for all her extracurricular activities. I have my daughter from Tuesday-Saturday. Why would I pay child support lol.”

Since both Tyga and Rob spoke out vehemently against Chyna’s accusations, you know the internet decided to get involved and plenty of people are sharing their own opinions on the subject. Is the internet, once more, roasting Blac Chyna? Well, yes. But especially in this case, some of the teasing feels pretty justified. Check out some thoughts on the matter below.

And, in closing, here’s Blac Chyna’s take on “slapgate” at the Oscars: