50 Cent’s Legal Action Against Ex-Girlfriend
Background of the Lawsuit
Rapper 50 Cent is taking legal action against his ex-girlfriend, Shaniqua Tompkins, regarding Instagram videos that allegedly breach a life rights agreement signed nearly two decades ago. The lawsuit asserts that these videos violate a contract established in 2007, when Tompkins received $80,000 for granting G-Unit Books exclusive rights to share her life story and a share of any royalties from related projects.
Key Details of the Agreement
The complaint notes that the rapper, whose real name is Curtis Jackson, had a relationship with Tompkins from the 1990s until the mid-2000s, during which they welcomed a son named Marquise. According to the lawsuit, Jackson acquired these rights partly to safeguard his name and history, fearing Tompkins might seek financial gain from their past.
Allegations of Contract Violations
The legal document claims Tompkins has violated the agreement by monetizing that information. It states that her videos have "diminished the value of the exclusive rights" that were obtained and hindered future projects based on those rights. The lawsuit is seeking $1 million in damages and an injunction to compel her to stop posting the videos.
Recent Legal Challenges
This lawsuit is the second legal action for 50 Cent in recent months. In April, he filed a lawsuit against the producers of the horror film Skillhouse, claiming he had not been compensated for his role. He alleges that he began filming before signing his contract, believing that a fair agreement would follow, but this was never realized.
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