In the latest legal overture, hip-hop mogul Diddy finds himself entangled in a legal symphony as Charles Kenyatta Jr., an inmate at Collins Correctional Facility, takes center stage with accusations of trademark infringement and breach of contract in New York. The crescendo of this legal dispute stems from Diddy’s release of a song titled “Act Bad,” a move that Kenyatta Jr. claims infringes upon his trademark.
According to court documents unearthed by AllHipHop, Kenyatta Jr. alleges that despite reaching out to Diddy through his lawyer regarding the trademark issue, the Bad Boy Records founder went radio silent. Kenyatta Jr. sheds light on the situation, stating, “Sean Combs made a song called ‘ACT BAD’ and wanted to [sell] Act Bad merchandise, a percentage of the net profits for the recorded song and music video, also a percentage of merchandise such as T-shirts and hats.”
Adding a unique twist to the legal tune, Kenyatta Jr., being behind bars, faced challenges in signing the contract directly. He contends that Diddy should have forwarded the contract to his Power of Attorney. Furthermore, Kenyatta Jr. points out discrepancies in the contract, including another person’s name that needed removal and unfavorable terms regarding profit percentages.
As the legal notes play out, the hip-hop community awaits the resolution of this legal symphony that has taken center stage in the vibrant world of Diddy’s empire.
