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entertainment2 years ago

Young Buck Engages in Altercation with Afroman's Entourage

Rapper Young Buck got into a fight with Afroman's crew at a venue in Abingdon, VA. The altercation occurred in the VIP room and escalated into a brawl between Buck and one of Afroman's artists, Lil Sodi. Afroman claimed that Buck was intoxicated and disrespectful, and allegedly smacked Sodi in the stomach. The incident was eventually broken up, and Afroman criticized the venue staff for not managing the situation better. Buck taunted Afroman and suggested they settle their differences another time. Afroman posted a peace treaty, and Buck and his crew were removed from the property without involving the police.

via TMZ|
#afroman#altercation#brawl
legal2 years ago

ACLU Supports Afroman in Lawsuit Against Police Over Music Video Footage

The ACLU has filed a proposed amicus brief supporting Afroman in a civil lawsuit brought against him by seven police officers who are upset the hip hop artist used footage of their marijuana raid on his home in a music video. The officers are seeking damages and injunctive relief, claiming they suffered “humiliation, ridicule, mental distress, embarrassment and loss of reputation.” The ACLU argues that the officers’ lawsuit is “a classic entry into the SLAPP suit genre” and “a meritless effort to use a lawsuit to silence criticism.”

via Marijuana Moment|
#aclu#afroman#first-amendment
entertainment2 years ago

Police officers sue rapper Afroman for using raid footage in music videos.

Seven Ohio law enforcement officers are suing rapper Afroman for invasion of privacy and emotional distress after he used footage of their raid on his house in his music videos. Afroman's house was raided in August 2022 by the Adam’s County Sheriff’s Office, but no evidence of criminal activity was found. Afroman used the footage of the raid in his music videos, which the officers argue they are entitled to all profits made from. Afroman has promised to countersue for the damage done to his property.

via Dexerto|
#afroman#entertainment#invasion-of-privacy
music2 years ago

Afroman Faces Lawsuit from Ohio Police Officers Over Music Video Footage.

Several Ohio law enforcement officials are suing rapper Afroman for invasion of privacy after he included footage of their 2022 raid on his house in music videos about the incident. The officers are seeking all proceeds of the songs and videos, as well as his merchandise, and claim to have suffered "humiliation, ridicule, mental distress, embarrassment and loss of reputation." Afroman, who made a whole album about the raid, plans to countersue and was already planning a defamation lawsuit against the police.

via Yahoo Entertainment|
#afroman#invasion-of-privacy#lawsuit
entertainment2 years ago

Police officers sue rapper Afroman over use of raid footage in music videos.

Rapper Afroman is being sued by seven law enforcement officials for using footage of them raiding his home in his music videos, which they claim is an invasion of privacy. Afroman had his home raided in August 2022 on suspicion of drug trafficking and kidnapping, but no evidence was found. He recorded the raid on security cameras and later used the footage in music videos mocking the situation. The officials are seeking all profits made with their image and an injunction to pull all media featuring their likenesses. Afroman has promised to file a countersuit.

via New York Post |
#afroman#entertainment#invasion-of-privacy
music2 years ago

Police officers sue rapper Afroman over use of raid footage in music videos.

Afroman is being sued by Ohio law enforcement officers for using footage of them raiding his house in a subsequent video. The officers allege that he invaded their privacy. Afroman had his home raided in August 2022, but no charges were filed. He used the footage to create a rap song mocking the situation. The officers have requested that all media depicting them be pulled. Afroman is best known for his song, "Because I Got High."

via Deadline|
#afroman#law-enforcement#lawsuit
music2 years ago

Police officers sue rapper Afroman over use of raid footage in music videos.

Ohio law enforcement officers have filed a lawsuit against rapper Afroman for using footage of them raiding his house in his music videos, alleging that it constituted an invasion of privacy. Afroman had recorded the raid on security cameras and later used the footage in music videos mocking the situation. The officers are seeking all profits made with their image and requesting an injunction to pull all media from Afroman featuring their likenesses. Afroman has promised to file a countersuit.

via Fox News|
#afroman#invasion-of-privacy#lawsuit
entertainment2 years ago

Police Officers Sue Rapper Afroman Over Use of Home Raid Footage in Music Videos

Seven Ohio law enforcement officers are suing rapper Afroman for using footage of their raid on his house in videos and merchandise for commercial purposes, causing them "humiliation, ridicule, mental distress, embarrassment and loss of reputation." The officers are seeking damages and a court injunction to remove the material. Afroman used the footage to sell products and promote his tours, including shirts imprinted with the faces of some of the officers. The rapper's lawyer plans to countersue for the unlawful raid, money being stolen, and damage to his client's family, career, and property.

via The New York Times|
#afroman#commercial-use#entertainment
music2 years ago

Afroman Faces Lawsuit from Officers Over Home Raid and Video Footage.

Afroman, the rapper known for hits like "Because I Got High," made music videos featuring home video footage of a police raid of his house last year. Now some of the officers are suing him for invasion of privacy, and he plans to countersue for stealing his money and defamation. Afroman released an album with songs about the raid and created merchandise and social media posts calling out the officers who had been involved. The officers are seeking all of Afroman's profits from the use of their personas, as well as a court injunction to take down the music videos and social media posts.

via NPR|
#afroman#invasion-of-privacy#lawsuit
entertainment2 years ago

Police officers sue rapper Afroman over music video featuring their faces.

Police officers who raided rapper Afroman's home in 2019 are now suing him for defamation and invasion of privacy over music videos he released that criticized the raid. Afroman's lawyer argues that the videos are protected by the First Amendment and that the officers are attempting to silence his client's criticism of their actions. The lawsuit raises questions about the balance between free speech and civil rights in cases involving police misconduct.

via KATU|
#afroman#civil-rights#entertainment
law-enforcement2 years ago

Afroman faces lawsuit from police officers over home raid video.

Seven members of the Adams County Sheriff’s Office have sued rapper Afroman for emotional distress, embarrassment, ridicule, loss of reputation, and humiliation after he publicized their baseless raid on his house. The raid was conducted based on vague suspicion surrounding drugs and kidnapping, but nothing was found. Afroman took footage of the incident and turned it into a music video. The complaint alleges a general invasion of privacy, which is comical on a number of grounds. Afroman is threatening to file a countersuit for damage to his clients, family, career, and property.

via Above the Law|
#afroman#constitutional-law#law-enforcement
law2 years ago

Police officers sue rapper Afroman over use of home raid footage in music video.

Seven law enforcement officers have sued rapper Afroman for invasion of privacy, claiming he used footage of their faces obtained during a police raid on his Ohio home in his music videos and social media posts without their consent. The officers are seeking all of Afroman's profits from his use of their personas and a court injunction to take down all videos and posts containing their personas. Afroman has vowed to countersue for the damage this has caused to his clients, family, career, and property.

via Police News|
#afroman#emotional-distress#invasion-of-privacy
crime2 years ago

Afroman sued by police for using home raid footage in music videos.

Seven officers with the Adams County Sheriff's Office are suing rapper Afroman for using footage of their 2022 search on his home to make and promote new music. The officers accused Foreman's use of their images and likeness as a "malicious" act that tarnished their reputation and humiliated them. The officers are suing him for the unauthorized use of individual's persona, invasion of privacy by misappropriation and invasion of privacy by false light publicity, among other things. Foreman has posted about the lawsuit on Instagram, saying that the search itself was based on a "false warrant" that "put the Adams county sheriff in a position to attempt to kill me."

via CBS News|
#afroman#crime#lawsuit
music2 years ago

Afroman Faces Lawsuit Over Music Videos Featuring Home Raid Footage

Afroman, the rapper, plans to countersue and release a new album dissing the officers individually after seven officers with the Adams County Sheriff’s Office sued him, his label and a music distribution service last week, alleging that the rapper unlawfully used their personas for a commercial purpose and subjected them to emotional distress and humiliation. Officers raided Afroman’s home on Aug. 21, he said. Security footage he posted on social media shows officers in body armor break down the door to his home and storm in.

via The Washington Post|
#afroman#countersue#lawsuit
entertainment2 years ago

Afroman Faces Lawsuit from Police Over Music Video Featuring Raid on His Home

Rapper Afroman is being sued by seven police officers who claim he used footage of them raiding his home without their consent in his music videos, causing them "emotional distress" and "humiliation." The officers demand up to $100,000 of the proceeds from his songs, music videos, concert tickets, and merchandise sales. Afroman plans to counter-sue, insisting that the footage was his personal property.

via Insider|
#afroman#counter-sue#entertainment