Reports have confirmed that 50 Cent has filed a lawsuit against a famous NYC jeweler for using his name and likeness on social media platforms to sell imitation replicas of his famous pendant.
According to court documents obtained by TMZ, the Hip Hop and movie mogul is suing Maksud Agadjani and his TraxNYC Corp. for trademark infringement and violating his right of publicity. Fif claims that the jeweler is using his images on social media to fool consumers into believing that he’s endorsing the fugazi bling.
Earlier this week, Trax posted a pic of Drake and 50 together and captioned the post, “Yo @50 Cent , you should be a jeweler. Hit traxnyc.com or call 212 traxnyc.” Also, on a TikTok post from this summer, Trax showed off a crucifix similar to the one worn by Fif, saying, “We just jocked your style, I know you watch my videos and now I’m watching your s**t and jocking your s**t just like you jocked my s**t.”
50 warned Trax about his online shenanigans and now the court will be intervening, as 50 is suing the jeweler for $5 million in damages. A rep for 50 told TMZ, “Mr. Jackson takes the unauthorized use of his name and likeness for commercial purposes seriously.”
Kendrick Lamar has reached a milestone on the Billboard charts with his Drake diss track “Not Like Us,” coinciding with a surprising exit by Drizzy himself.
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50 Cent is certainly no stranger to legal battles, and recently, he started one more. According to new documents obtained by TMZ Hip Hop, the mogul is suing Maksud Agadjani and his corporation, TraxNYC. He alleges that Agadjani has been using his name and face to sell jewelry. He accuses him of trademark infringement and violating his right to publicity.
Fif argues that Agadjani’s TikToks are misleading to customers, and allegedly suggest that he’s in some way affiliated with the jeweler. Earlier this month, for example, TraxNYC posted a photo of 50 Cent and Drake. “Yo @50 Cent, you should be a jeweler. Hit traxnyc.com or call 212 traxnyc,” the post was captioned.
50 Cent Calls Out Jeweler For Alleged Trademark Infringement And More
Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson attends the NFTE 2024 Entrepreneurial Spirits Award Gala at Guastavino’s on May 01, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images)
In August, the jeweler showed off a cross that resembles 50 Cent’s. “We just jocked your style, I know you watch my videos and now I’m watching your s**t and jocking your s**t just like you jocked my s**t,” he said. In the past, 50 Cent has warned Agadjani that he could get himself into trouble. Now, it looks like that day has finally come. “This was a bad idea, you will regret doing this I promise,” he previously commented on Instagram. “Yo don’t you got better things to worry about,” Agadjani replied at the time.
In a statement to TMZ Hip Hop, a rep for 50 Cent made it clear that the artist is not messing around. “Mr. Jackson takes the unauthorized use of his name and likeness for commercial purposes seriously,” they told the outlet. What do you think of 50 Cent filing a lawsuit against a jeweler for allegedly using his name and face to sell chains? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.
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2024 has been a rollercoaster for Ye, to say the least. Today (Oct. 10), an unnamed man from Michigan filed a suit against the “CARNIVAL” rapper, claiming emotional distress, retaliation and several California labor code violations.
The snowball effect has really been thematic in the Diddy federal racketeering/ sex trafficking saga and now more accusations are piling up with another Bad Boy artists attached to the drama.
Jodeci member/producer Devante Swing has been accused in the rape of a 16-year-old in which DIddy and Guy front man Aaron Hall have already been implicated earlier this year. The rape charge, which allegedly occurred in 1990, has has added Swing to the list of defendants for being in the same room.
The suit, which was obtained by Rolling Stone, states, “Unbeknownst to Ms. Gardner at the time, Defendant Swing was in the room when this assault took place and did not take any steps to prevent this abuse from occurring.” A sworn statement given by a witness also states that Swing was “leaning against the wall or furniture or something, watching whatever Puffy was doing to Liza.[Gardner].”
The R&B producer was reportedly Gardner’s co-guardian at the time of the alleged rape.
The lawsuit claims Swing “had a duty to protect [Gardner] as her parents entrusted him with her safety. He trafficked and or coerced the child [to] travel across state lines from North Carolina to New York and New Jersey with the hidden intention of providing the child with alcohol, and marijuana and prostituting the child to his A&R Combs [Diddy].”
Swing nor any of his representatives have responded to these allegations.
Liza Gardner was one of the first people to file rape charges against Diddy following the very public lawsuit filed by Cassie, which has spawned into the Bad Boy mogul’s current rape, racketeering and sex trafficking charges that he his faced with in federal court.
“At the time Combs assaulted Ms. Gardner, she recalls feeling the side effects of the alcohol. She recalls Combs mounting her, and forcing up her skirt, pulling her underwear to the side and forcefully penetrating her,” her lawsuit says.
Diddy’s attorneys have denied these claims and scoffed them off as a mere “money grab”. Diddy’s trial date has recently been forecasted to take place in April or May of 2025.
The Living Legends Foundation, Inc. (LLF) hosted its highly anticipated annual awards dinner and gala on Friday, October 4, at the Taglyan Cultural Complex in Hollywood, California. The event, completely sold out, attracted an array of stars from the music, entertainment, film, television, and sports industries. Attendees included Sugar Ray Leonard, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, Ray Parker Jr., Chanté Moore, David E. Talbert, Amina Buddafly Pankey, Tanya Nolan, and many more. Esteemed radio personality Skip Cheatham of MAJIC 94.5 in Dallas, Texas, emceed the night while DJ Battlecat set the musical tone.
David C. Linton, chairman of LLF, expressed his pride in the turnout, saying, “The room was filled with legends from celebrities to executives. It’s an honor to bring together the music and entertainment industries for an important cause, benefiting the executives who have contributed so much to the industry and the culture.”
One of the night’s most prominent honorees was L. Londell McMillan, an influential entertainment attorney and chairperson of the NorthStar Group. He was awarded the Kendall A. Minter Entertainment Advocate Award, renamed in honor of Minter’s recent passing. McMillan, a longtime advocate for Black ownership in the entertainment industry, delivered a stirring acceptance speech that reflected on transformative leadership and the importance of Black entrepreneurship.
“I went to law school because I wanted to be a civil rights lawyer,” said McMillan. “I met a gentleman named Reginald F. Lewis, who had acquired McCall Pattern Company, before TLC Beatrice. When I met Reginald Lewis, he asked me ‘What do you want to do?’ I said, I want to be a civil rights lawyer because that is what’s in my heart and in my soul. Reginald Lewis said to me, ‘Young man for your generation, go into business, which will be the civil rights of your generation.”
The gala also celebrated other industry icons. Donnie Simpson, a legendary radio and television broadcaster, received the Jerry Boulding Radio Award. Harvey Mason Jr., CEO of The Recording Academy®, was honored with the A.D. Washington’s Chairman Award, recognizing his leadership within the organization. Ed Eckstine, the first African American president of a major non-Black-owned record company, was presented with the Ray Harris Lifetime Achievement Award, with actor and recording artist Vanessa Williams delivering a video message from London to congratulate him.
Another highlight of the night was the presentation of the Mike Bernardo Female Executive Award to Gwen Franklin, founder and CEO of B. Lifted Up! Inc. Franklin touched on her trailblazing career in the music industry and the importance of spirituality and wellness in her acceptance speech.
Joi Brown, founder and CEO of Culture Creators, received the first-ever Impact Player Award, while Mike Kelly, veteran record executive and radio consultant, was honored with the Music Executive Award. Chris Chambers, founder of The Chamber Group, was recognized with the Media Executive Award, although he was unable to attend. His award was accepted on his behalf by Vivian Scott Chew, who read a moving acceptance letter from Chambers.
The Living Legends Foundation continues to spotlight those who have paved the way in the music and entertainment industries, preserving the legacy and contributions of Black executives and creators. For more information on the Living Legends Foundation, visit their website at www.livinglegendsfoundation.com.
Gatorade officially signed former National Girls Basketball Player of the Year and University of Southern California star Juju Watkins to its elite athlete roster. As one of the breakout talents in college basketball, Watkins will work closely with Gatorade to inspire the next generation of athletes. This partnership includes supporting the prestigious Gatorade Player of the Year program and starring in future marketing campaigns.
Gatorade has long been associated with top-tier athletes, and Watkins, known for her competitive mindset and leadership on the court, is a perfect fit for the brand’s roster. She joins a distinguished group of Gatorade National Basketball Players of the Year who have become long-term Gatorade athletes, including Candace Parker, Jayson Tatum, Paige Bueckers, and Karl-Anthony Towns.
Jeff Kearney, Global Head of Sports Marketing at Gatorade, expressed his excitement: “Our Gatorade roster is the most elite in sport, and we’re proud to have signed many of our long-term athlete partners early in their careers. Having a dynamic young talent like Juju join the family is an exciting opportunity to build on the incredible impact she’s already made and leverage our combined platforms to continue moving the game forward.”
Watkins, now a USC guard and Gatorade athlete, shared her excitement about the milestone: “Gatorade has been a part of my life for years, especially after being named the Gatorade National Girls Basketball Player of the Year in 2023, so I’m excited to officially be a member of the family. Gatorade partners with the best athletes in the world, so joining this roster is a huge milestone for me as I look towards the future.”
With this new partnership, Juju Watkins is poised to expand her influence both on and off the court.
