Birdman Might Face Legal Action From New York Designer Who Trademarked “Respek”

There’s some “disrespek” going around.

Shortly after Birdman’s “interview” with The Breakfast Club and his demand that Charlamagne The God “put some respek” on his name went viral, the rapper started plotting ways to monopolize on his new catchphrase. He not only released a single titled “Respek,” but also launched a clothing line of t-shirts, hats and hoodies bearing the phrase. Recently, Baby bragged that the clothing line has brought him “a couple hundred thousand” dollars in profits, but the emergence of a New York designer named JV might interrupt the cash flow.

JV started his clothing line “This Respek Wear” back in 2005 and trademarked the word. He also produces shirts and hats featuring the phrase “Respek,” so it’s easy to imagine his surprise when the “Stuntin’ Like My Daddy” rapper began to profit from the phrase. Reportedly, JV’s lawyer has sent paperwork over to Birdman’s lawyer requesting the two sit down for a conversation. There’s speculation that this conversation might ring to the tune of “pay me or I’ll sue you.”

JV has taken to Instagram to debunk rumors that he has beef with Birdman or is only looking for money. In a recent post, he insists that he only seeks validation for the hard work he has put in for his business and hints that he wouldn’t mind collaborating with Birdman.

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