Drake, 21 Savage are sued for using 'Vogue' name to promote album
Conde Nast, the publisher of Vogue magazine, has filed a complaint against Drake and 21 Savage for using the Vogue name without authorization to promote their new album "Her Loss."
Conde Nast claimed that the rappers' promotional campaign was "entirely" based on the unauthorised use of Vogue trademarks and false claims that they would appear on the magazine's upcoming cover with the "love and support" of longtime editor-in-chief Anna Wintour.
"All of this is false. And none of it has been authorized by Conde Nast," according to the complaint filed on Monday night in Manhattan federal court.
Conde Nast said that the defendants also produced a fake issue of Vogue that was distributed in significant urban areas along with posters that closely resembled the layout of the magazine.
The end consequence, according to the report, was "unmistakable" public misunderstanding, particularly in the media, which hailed Drake and 21 Savage as Vogue's "new cover stars."
Lawyer for the defendants Larry Stein declined to comment right away on Tuesday because he hadn't yet read the lawsuit.
Conde Nast, also known as Advance Magazine Publishers Inc., is requesting at least $4 million in damages, which equates to three times the defendants' music and "counterfeit" magazine sales revenue.
Additionally, it demands a halt to all trademark infringement and punitive damages.
Since its release on November 4, "Her Loss" has received a range of negative reviews.
Conde Nast said that it has made many attempts to settle its issues with Atlanta-based 21 Savage and Toronto-born Drake since October 31.
Conde Nast was forced to start this action due to the defendants' "flippant disregard for Conde Nast's rights," the statement read.