NEW YORK, Nov 8 (Reuters) – Drake and 21 Savage have been sued by Conde Nast, the writer of Vogue journal, for utilizing the Vogue identify with out permission to advertise their new album “Her Loss.”
Conde Nast stated the rappers’ promotional marketing campaign, together with to their greater than 135 million social media followers, was constructed “completely” on the unauthorized use of Vogue logos and false representations they would seem on Vogue’s subsequent cowl, with the “love and assist” of longtime editor-in-chief Anna Wintour.
“All of that is false. And none of it has been licensed by Conde Nast,” in response to the criticism filed on Monday evening in Manhattan federal courtroom.
Conde Nast stated the defendants additionally created a counterfeit situation of Vogue that was distributed in main metropolitan areas, accompanied by posters whose format mimicked Vogue’s personal.
It stated the outcome was “unmistakable” confusion among the many public, together with media that touted Drake and 21 Savage as Vogue’s “new cowl stars.”
Larry Stein, a lawyer for the defendants, declined speedy touch upon Tuesday, having but to evaluate the criticism.
Conde Nast, often known as Advance Journal Publishers Inc, is looking for at the very least $4 million in damages, or triple the defendants’ earnings from their album and “counterfeit” journal.
It additionally desires punitive damages, and an finish to any trademark infringement.
“Her Loss” has gotten combined crucial critiques since its Nov. 4 launch.
Conde Nast stated it had tried repeatedly since Oct. 31 to resolve its variations with Drake, a Toronto native, and 21 Savage, from Atlanta.
“Defendants’ flippant disregard for Conde Nast’s rights have left it with no selection however to start this motion,” it stated.
Reporting by Jonathan Stempel in New York; Enhancing by Invoice Berkrot
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