Cyrus Langhorne
Cash Money Records boss Birdman’s recent decision to put out his own “Respek” merchandise could end up costing him big.
According to reports, a business owner named JV trademarked the word in 2005 and is now threatening to dig into Baby’s pockets.
JV is indignant that Birdman’s rant, “Put some respek on it,” has caught fire and the mogul has reportedly made hundreds of thousands of dollars selling jackets, shirts and other schmatas with the phrase. JV’s lawyer fired off a letter to Birdman, threatening to sue. In the letter, obtained by TMZ, the lawyer doesn’t specifically ask Birdman to stop selling the items, but just says “call me.” (TMZ)
Over the past few months, Baby has put out his own “Respek” music video and promoted its merchandise.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BHDJHzDASBH/?taken-by=birdman5star
https://youtu.be/t7VJDJjJHP0
A few months ago, Roc Nation’s Jay Electronica reacted to Baby’s now-infamous “Breakfast Club” incident.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BEmhZqMML7g/
In April, West Coast rapper Game weighed-in on Birdman’s actions.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BEgf_fcmoq5/?taken-by=losangelesconfidential
