Hey kids, remember when we reported that Taco Bell issued an open letter to rap tycoon 50 Cent in which they suggested he change his name for a day to "79 Cent," "89 Cent" or "99 Cent" as part of their new promotional campaign?
Well, apparently Fiddy didn’t think that was such a cute idea. And he really didn’t like that the company went public with the concept without ever having him sign up for such a endorsement.
In fact, his lawyer says that “many customers believed that 50 Cent had agreed to endorse Taco Bell's products,” and therefore the bulletproof rapper is suing the taco chain for making him an unauthorized spokesman.
"Without seeking or obtaining Jackson's authorization, defendant Taco Bell made him the star and focus of its nationwide advertising campaign by using his name, persona and trademark to promote Taco Bell's business and products," says his lawyers
"We know that you adopted the name 50 Cent years ago as a metaphor for change,” read the open letter. “We at Taco Bell are also huge advocates for change. We encourage you to 'Think Outside the Bun' and hope you accept our offer."
The legal papers were filed in Manhattan federal court Wednesday, and find 50 and his lawyers alleging that the restaurant chain engaged in some unjust promotion that resulted in his good name being tarnished. In fact, postings on 'blogs' chastised 50 for “selling out” by his apparent endorsement of Taco Bell.
"They crazy, man," 50 told radio personality Angie Martinez in June. "They sent a memo out. I don't wanna talk about it. We gonna take legal action. ... I guess they did that for promotional purposes. It's not good that they did that. They didn't have to do that.
"It gets uncomfortable at some point," he added about people trying to capitalize off his fame. "Especially when corporations do it to you. ... Like you gonna go to the store and beef with the kid at the counter."
He’s right, you know. 50 would never beat the crap out of some kid at a taco bell over what his bosses said. He’d have one of his G-Unit buddies like Tony Yayo do it and then rap about it on a dis track!
MTVnews.com: 50 Cent Sues Taco Bell Over Promotional Letter
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Slaytanic40oz
So he's upset at Taco Bell, but not Bulletproof? I think that tarnished his name worse than his music.
Shockwave562
i like his quotes. makes him sound retarded. good old use of vocabulary 50. thank god you have laywers to speak for you
Drop_Six
Someone needs to learn how to aim and shoot 50 cent in the head.
Vendetta187
Fiddy so silly.
You know, its not like 50 cent is already rich or anything. I think he deserves another couple million dollars in his bank account for being good at being horrible.
Why would I need a raise at my job when theres people like fiddy who obviously need it more.
am i right, or am i right.
:sigh:
the joy of sarcasm.
youenjoymyself
why doesn't taco bell just sell their tacos for 50 cents???
Al_Coholic
I don't like 50 Cent at all, but I can understand why he would be upset with Taco Bell.
Dukefnnukem
What a huge baby, ( WHAAA.. my name is now associated with a huge food chain that could possible make me even richer.. WHAAAAA) Get over it you vag.
Druthekilla
I'm not racist, but that guy is dumb. He can't even speak properly. And yes, he is a frigging whiner to boot.
saulpimpson
i think that they were banking on fiddy having a sense of humor. you gamble and you lose.
X_Chris_X
I thought them asking him to change his name was pretty funny lol. Why is it celebs can't just go along with crap? for people with lots of money live and little care free for once lol.
mac11s
woop there head boy!!
disturbindpeace
you can't have them spoiling your name boy. you know the game you in. next thing you know someother rapper dissing you in their track!!!
something1337
Meh, I can see his point. And the point about him not needing more money, the same could be said about Taco Bell. Like they needed money so bad that they should get away with using his name without his consent. Unless you work at Taco Bell, does this really affect you? If you can't get a raise it ain't cause fiddy is suing taco bell, it's cause you suck at yer job.
sps73
Who f#ckin cares about 50 cent and his bullsh#t!
They're are children starving in this world and turds like this are whining! F#CK HIM!
tr00p3r
Agree with sps73 LITTLE WYNING BITCH
halfbakedjedi
fifty is a clown....g-g-g-g-g-g-u-not
altizar
You know filing a law suit is were 50 cents is really selling out.
A real raping gang banger what just get some buds and some guns and go mess up the local Taco Hell.
And leave a note like, how you like that Bitch!!
ought to change his name to 50 p#ssies. . .
MaxDragon7
He deserves to get his name changed to "50 pesetas!"
MaxDragon7
Or 5 pesetas in the current U.S. dollar to Mexico peso exchange rate.
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