You run for the border B*tch!
Posted by Media Outrage on July 24, 2008
The man who put D in Drama is at it again but this time with the people in corporate America. 50 Cent is suing Taco Bell for using his name in advertising without his permission and asking him to call himself 99cents.
Via AP:
50 Cent has sued Taco Bell, claiming the fast-food restaurant chain is using his name without permission in advertising that asks him to call himself 99 Cent.
The rapper says in a federal lawsuit filed Wednesday that the Mexican-themed chain features him in a print ad asking him to change his name to 79 Cent, 89 Cent or 99 Cent. His real name is Curtis Jackson.
The rapper’s court papers say the ad is part of Taco Bell’s “Why Pay More?” campaign, which promotes items for under a dollar, including Cinnamon Twists for 79 cents, Crunchy Tacos for 89 cents and Bean Burritos for 99 cents. The papers say the Irvine, Calif.-based company sent a bogus letter requesting the name change to the news media but not to the rapper.
The rapper’s lawyer, Peter D. Raymond, said his client didn’t learn about the letter or that he was featured in the ad campaign until he saw a news report about it. Raymond said his client is seeking $4 million in damages.
Taco Bell Corp. spokesman Rob Poetsch issued a statement saying: “We made a good faith, charitable offer to 50 Cent to change his name to either 79, 89 or 99 Cent for one day by rapping his order at a Taco Bell, and we would have been very pleased to make the $10,000 donation to the charity of his choice.”
Mediaoutrage- Well we definitely can’t hate on 50 for making Taco Bell run for the border because if true that’s definitely some sneaky underhanded ish. Don’t use my name and image to try and sell a few more soft tacos to kids in love with hip-hop.
July 24, 2008 at 2:43 pm
They marketing and promotions dept is tripping at T Bell!
First all, who would buy a taco for that $.50..cause they barely put anything in the value meals that cost $4 or $5!
July 24, 2008 at 2:45 pm
I agree….but can I sue white and black comedians for using the name Keisha in most of the Ghetto material. Because I’m just sayin… its getting old. And they didn’t ask us first. I never attended a Keisha rally or nothing…What’s up.
July 24, 2008 at 2:49 pm
LOL @ “I agree….but can I sue white and black comedians for using the name Keisha in most of the Ghetto material. Because I’m just sayin… its getting old. And they didn’t ask us first. I never attended a Keisha rally or nothing…What’s up.” LOL
July 24, 2008 at 2:50 pm
By for the funniest shit i have heard today.!!! Hell nall
July 24, 2008 at 2:56 pm
LOL @ Mrs. TCJ! You are so right…there are so many common names that are used within various types of media…from the radio, television,etc.
LOL…Then I should sue Crest and Colgate toothpaste..because I came up with the idea (over 8 years ago) to have different flavored toothpaste!
July 24, 2008 at 3:07 pm
LOL @ “Then I should sue Crest and Colgate toothpaste..because I came up with the idea (over 8 years ago) to have different flavored toothpaste!”
July 24, 2008 at 3:11 pm
I agree entirely, Because Taco Bell’s food makes me shit out Dophin size terds…yuck!
July 24, 2008 at 3:14 pm
I know..that ish they stuff in the burrito looks like poop!
July 24, 2008 at 3:16 pm
Well from my understanding there beef is GRADE D chk it out!!
July 24, 2008 at 3:16 pm
DT you are so disgusting lol
July 24, 2008 at 3:38 pm
I recommend for those of you who have not eaten at T Bell to go order one of these cheap a$$ burritos or tacos or whatever!
Please do these steps I have listed below:
1) Open up your order,
2) Examine the wrapper,
3) Check the meat,
4) The lettuce and other items placed in your order need to be examined carefully before eating.
But seriously, when you go out to eat you don’t know what the hell the workers have done to your food or placed in it! So when something looks funny examine that ish!
July 24, 2008 at 3:42 pm
i mean, i know what t-bell did is wrong,…but… dont this nigga got ENOUGH money already??
July 24, 2008 at 3:43 pm
i mean, i know what t-bell did is wrong,…but… dont this nigga got ENOUGH money already?? Damn!
July 24, 2008 at 3:48 pm
I am with 50 if the shoe were on the other foot, they would have sued him with a quickness.
Do ya thang 50!
July 24, 2008 at 4:05 pm
You know…..it is always something with this dude……I think that he has been outta the zoo long enough and the other gorillas are lonely without him….50 it’s time to go home..us humans are sick of your bitchassness!
NEEEEXXXTTT!
July 24, 2008 at 4:12 pm
LOL @ beach chick..50 return to the jungle your family is hollering for your stank tale!
July 24, 2008 at 4:17 pm
@ beach chick: LOL Yeah it’s time for him to go back to the jungle and teach the other gorillas all of our human secrets.
July 24, 2008 at 4:22 pm
We can call him whatever but if we all were in a cirle and 50 cent pulled his pants down and asked evey woman to “blow”….. the would knock me over in the stampede!
July 24, 2008 at 4:24 pm
Hell no I ain’t touching that man’s balls…I’d rather be a one of Hugh’s girls chilling in the playboy mansion!
July 24, 2008 at 4:26 pm
yell NO i am sorry but his money and attiude dont go together he is a buster in my eyes and i dont suck busta dick!!! He is a very good at marketing. that it!1
July 24, 2008 at 4:26 pm
Old-wrinkled-shriveled up- Hugh would get a piece of me before 50’s guerilla a$$!
July 24, 2008 at 4:28 pm
50 teeth so fucked up he cant even suck cat!!
July 24, 2008 at 4:30 pm
lololololol
July 24, 2008 at 4:30 pm
@Ms E: When you see 50 do you make the same face i make??? Your top lip touch your nose and your eyes look cross cause he so fucking ugly???
July 24, 2008 at 4:33 pm
Girl…I just close my eyes and pretend it’s someone else! He so dam ugly (and I don’t like to call people that), but his attitude stinks..that alone makes him ugly in my eyes!
July 24, 2008 at 4:35 pm
The only thing that’s looks good on 50 is his abs! Other than that the man is fcking MONSTER!
July 24, 2008 at 4:35 pm
@Ms.E that is what i am talking about how he treat people and that stank ass attiude like he the king of the world fea fea fea ugly ugly ugly i dont like people like him no day.
July 24, 2008 at 4:40 pm
Disgusting, trifling bastard..he makes me wanna vomit!
Plus his lyrics suck!
July 24, 2008 at 5:30 pm
That’s a lie DT…..I’ll be running in the opposite direction!
I don’t do animals..lol
July 24, 2008 at 8:32 pm
Well you are right DT and im gonna keep it real…if he was gna make me set for life lol i would drink his shit like ghetto kool aid
July 25, 2008 at 9:12 am
He is all about his money. That N**** would run his mom over if a buck wuz on the ground. Stack chips at all cost is his motto, shit do you N****, can’t hate a money makin N****