Taco Bell Counter Sues 50 In Harshly Worded Lawsuit

J-Banks · 11-20-2008, 08:51 AM

Taco Bell Counter Sues 50 In Harshly Worded Lawsuit
Published Thursday, November 20, 2008 8:06 AM

By Roman Wolfe

Fast food chain Taco Bell has countersued rapper 50 Cent in response to a $4 million dollar lawsuit the rapper filed against the company in July.

50 Cent, born Curtis Jackson, sued Taco Bell and the company’s CEO Greg Creed, accusing the corporation of trademark infringement for using his name and likeness during a promotional campaign to sell tacos.

The rapper claims consumers were duped into thinking that he endorsed the brand last July, when Creed sent out letters to various media outlets addressed to 50.

The open letter suggested that 50 Cent change his name for one day to “79 Cent," "89 Cent" or "99 Cent,” prices that correlated with items for sale on Taco Bell’s menu.

In return, Taco Bell would donate $10,000 dollars to a charity of 50 Cent’s choice.

In the latest round of lawsuits, Taco Bell shot down the rapper’s lawsuit in Manhattan Federal Court, claiming they are protected by the First Amendment.

The lawsuit calls the rapper a "self-described former drug dealer and hustler" who is “arrogant.”

"Jackson has used his colorful past to cultivate a public image of belligerence and arrogance and has a well-publicized track record of making threats, starting feuds and filing lawsuits," Taco Bell lawyer Robert Lehrburger wrote in the lawsuit. "At the same time, Jackson holds himself out as a giver to charity and one who wants to give back to his community. This lawsuit is another of Jackson's attempts to burnish his gangsta rapper persona by distorting beyond all recognition a bona fide, good faith offer that Taco Bell made to Jackson."

50 Cent’s lawyer shot down the lawsuit in a statement to The New York Daily News.

"It makes me wonder why they would decide to use his name in their ad campaign if they think he's such a bad character," Raymond told The Daily News.

Source: allhiphop

Da MD Kid · 11-20-2008, 09:36 AM

his lawyer made a good point at the end... wonder who'll win

THE GHOST · 11-20-2008, 09:41 AM

taco bell vs. 50 cent? who the fuck do u think will win

THE GHOST · 11-20-2008, 09:43 AM

if u didnt kno, taco bell is a subsidiary of Yum! Food Corp, which used to be Tricon, which is a Fortune 500 corporation that also operates KFC, Pizza Hut, and Long John Silver's restaurants worldwide, and A&W Restaurants. who do u think has more money?

Jamall · 11-20-2008, 10:17 AM

50 has enuff money to hire as good lawyers as taco bell..

MS DIOR · 11-20-2008, 10:33 AM

yeah 50's lawyer made a good point at the end.......anyway them taco bell people just MAD because 50's suing their ass for some stupid shit they tried to pull.

DemonicSinn · 11-20-2008, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CBCBCB

yeah 50's lawyer made a good point at the end.......anyway them taco bell people just MAD because 50's suing their ass for some stupid shit they tried to pull.

True, but 50's paper just ain't long enough to be tryna go head to head with them cats.

26shotz · 11-20-2008, 12:16 PM

I am a bigger fan of fan taco bell.

13ubba · 11-20-2008, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ty Gibson

True, but 50's paper just ain't long enough to be tryna go head to head with them cats.

idunno we will see

13ubba · 11-20-2008, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 26shotz

I am a bigger fan of fan taco bell.

so your a fatass

New West Order · 11-20-2008, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 26shotz

I am a bigger fan of fan taco bell.

indeed......

The Die · 11-20-2008, 12:40 PM

lol damn

50's lawyer >>>>>

supragtx · 11-20-2008, 12:54 PM

never tired taco bell to be honest...... lol

after hearing this it makes me wanna go and give a taco a try
haha

younggun11 · 11-20-2008, 02:55 PM

I think Taco Bell will win, they have better punchlines and flow, 50 cent is kinda Wack these days.

Anybody got a link to this Taco Bell Rapper?? never heard of Him??

LOL,. just kidding,

Taco Got way more money, Food Industry vs 50 cent hahah,

50 is my nigga thoy

Red Bandana · 11-20-2008, 05:04 PM

If you havnt been to taco bell then something is wrong with you.

26shotz · 11-20-2008, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 13ubba

so your a fatass

No I am just not a dickryder

B.A.N.K.S · 11-21-2008, 04:19 AM

smh if you really think 50 got money like them... they rake in millions daily he might make a mil every 2 weeks or so ... i had taco bell last night

GMNRecordsCT3 · 11-21-2008, 08:34 AM

Quote:

"it makes me wonder why they would decide to use his name in their ad campaign if they think he's such a bad character," raymond told the daily news.

exactly!!!

C. Sense AKA L.J. · 11-21-2008, 08:44 AM

Lol thats what he gets

he only suing Taco Bell to show some fake tuff guy image

and they said theyd donate 10 g'z to a charity, and this punk sue them cause they played with his name. Lol, 50 CeNt a ReALL GaNGsTa!!1

11-20-2008, 08:51 AM	#1
J-Banks Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 20,996 Repped: 5,289 Repped 53,399 Times in 7,835 Posts Blog Entries: 1 Neg Reps: 53 Neg Repped at 63 Times in 58 Posts	Taco Bell Counter Sues 50 In Harshly Worded Lawsuit Taco Bell Counter Sues 50 In Harshly Worded Lawsuit Taco Bell Counter Sues 50 In Harshly Worded Lawsuit Published Thursday, November 20, 2008 8:06 AM By Roman Wolfe Fast food chain Taco Bell has countersued rapper 50 Cent in response to a $4 million dollar lawsuit the rapper filed against the company in July. 50 Cent, born Curtis Jackson, sued Taco Bell and the company’s CEO Greg Creed, accusing the corporation of trademark infringement for using his name and likeness during a promotional campaign to sell tacos. The rapper claims consumers were duped into thinking that he endorsed the brand last July, when Creed sent out letters to various media outlets addressed to 50. The open letter suggested that 50 Cent change his name for one day to “79 Cent," "89 Cent" or "99 Cent,” prices that correlated with items for sale on Taco Bell’s menu. In return, Taco Bell would donate $10,000 dollars to a charity of 50 Cent’s choice. In the latest round of lawsuits, Taco Bell shot down the rapper’s lawsuit in Manhattan Federal Court, claiming they are protected by the First Amendment. The lawsuit calls the rapper a "self-described former drug dealer and hustler" who is “arrogant.” "Jackson has used his colorful past to cultivate a public image of belligerence and arrogance and has a well-publicized track record of making threats, starting feuds and filing lawsuits," Taco Bell lawyer Robert Lehrburger wrote in the lawsuit. "At the same time, Jackson holds himself out as a giver to charity and one who wants to give back to his community. This lawsuit is another of Jackson's attempts to burnish his gangsta rapper persona by distorting beyond all recognition a bona fide, good faith offer that Taco Bell made to Jackson." 50 Cent’s lawyer shot down the lawsuit in a statement to The New York Daily News. "It makes me wonder why they would decide to use his name in their ad campaign if they think he's such a bad character," Raymond told The Daily News. Source: allhiphop __________________ JBanksblog.com - check it out __________________

11-20-2008, 09:36 AM	#2
Da MD Kid Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 393 Repped: 52 Repped 27 Times in 17 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 7 Times in 4 Posts	his lawyer made a good point at the end... wonder who'll win __________________ "tell ya bitch i got da long brown for her if she turn around"

11-20-2008, 09:41 AM	#3
THE GHOST D-BLOCK 354 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Yonkers, New York Posts: 1,934 Repped: 412 Repped 1,020 Times in 158 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 10 Times in 6 Posts	taco bell vs. 50 cent? who the fuck do u think will win __________________

11-20-2008, 09:43 AM	#4
THE GHOST D-BLOCK 354 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Yonkers, New York Posts: 1,934 Repped: 412 Repped 1,020 Times in 158 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 10 Times in 6 Posts	if u didnt kno, taco bell is a subsidiary of Yum! Food Corp, which used to be Tricon, which is a Fortune 500 corporation that also operates KFC, Pizza Hut, and Long John Silver's restaurants worldwide, and A&W Restaurants. who do u think has more money? __________________

11-20-2008, 10:33 AM	#6
MS DIOR ♥ IM A FEMALE ♥ Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: WITH 50 ;) Posts: 7,558 Repped: 826 Repped 572 Times in 142 Posts Neg Reps: 50 Neg Repped at 8 Times in 8 Posts	yeah 50's lawyer made a good point at the end.......anyway them taco bell people just MAD because 50's suing their ass for some stupid shit they tried to pull. __________________ CHR!SSY:TH3 OR!G!N@L..HATING IS THE SINCEREST FORM OF FLATTERY....FUCK YOU! ;)

11-20-2008, 10:17 AM	#5
Jamall Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: I forgot Posts: 133 Repped: 32 Repped 0 Times in 0 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	50 has enuff money to hire as good lawyers as taco bell..

11-20-2008, 12:16 PM	#8
26shotz Veteran Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Providence Posts: 3,543 Repped: 880 Repped 563 Times in 172 Posts Neg Reps: 37 Neg Repped at 63 Times in 43 Posts	I am a bigger fan of fan taco bell. __________________ Scaring Mothaphuckas Like Stephen King Flicks, Making Niggaz Clear the Room Like a Dike Flee a Dick~ N.W.A.

11-20-2008, 12:40 PM	#12
The Die bruburuburu Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Colombia Posts: 6,371 Repped: 667 Repped 464 Times in 263 Posts Neg Reps: 131 Neg Repped at 131 Times in 115 Posts	lol damn 50's lawyer >>>>> __________________

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supragtx Im a wªlkin ßitch magnet Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: █ τx █ Posts: 4,482 Repped: 249 Repped 1,004 Times in 411 Posts Neg Reps: 16 Neg Repped at 45 Times in 40 Posts	never tired taco bell to be honest...... lol after hearing this it makes me wanna go and give a taco a try haha __________________

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younggun11 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: CLV Posts: 658 Repped: 0 Repped 193 Times in 78 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 204 Times in 110 Posts	I think Taco Bell will win, they have better punchlines and flow, 50 cent is kinda Wack these days. Anybody got a link to this Taco Bell Rapper?? never heard of Him?? LOL,. just kidding, Taco Got way more money, Food Industry vs 50 cent hahah, 50 is my nigga thoy

11-20-2008, 05:04 PM	#15
Red Bandana Why Not Us? Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,579 Repped: 902 Repped 669 Times in 234 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 28 Times in 24 Posts	If you havnt been to taco bell then something is wrong with you. __________________ Shit I've been hated since the 5th grade. That's why my best friends the tre pound, the ice pick and the switchblade.

11-21-2008, 04:19 AM	#17
B.A.N.K.S Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 703 Repped: 85 Repped 40 Times in 35 Posts Neg Reps: 16 Neg Repped at 9 Times in 8 Posts	smh if you really think 50 got money like them... they rake in millions daily he might make a mil every 2 weeks or so ... i had taco bell last night

11-21-2008, 08:44 AM	#19
C. Sense AKA L.J. i swag when i surf Join Date: May 2006 Location: Orlando, Fl [727 to the 407] Tampa Bay Native Posts: 4,371 Repped: 353 Repped 379 Times in 156 Posts Neg Reps: 3 Neg Repped at 21 Times in 15 Posts	Lol thats what he gets he only suing Taco Bell to show some fake tuff guy image and they said theyd donate 10 g'z to a charity, and this punk sue them cause they played with his name. Lol, 50 CeNt a ReALL GaNGsTa!!1 __________________ Pleasure P - The Introduction of Marcus Cooper....check it out

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