NBA YoungBoy’s Merch Partner Sues Him Ahead Of “MASA” Tour

NBA YoungBoy is presently gearing as much as embark on his first-ever headlining tour in help of his new album, MASA. He introduced the 27-city trek again in Could, and it is anticipated to kick off subsequent month. He’ll hit cities like Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Chicago, Detroit, Miami, Atlanta, and extra.

Whereas the tour is but to start, it is already resulted in some new authorized bother for the Louisiana rapper. He is now being sued by his retail associate, Westside Merchandising. In line with Billboard, the corporate alleges that they paid YB a $1 million advance in 2023 as a part of a licensing deal that will give them the unique proper to promote his merch on-line and at dwell occasions.

Allegedly, NBA YoungBoy can be supposed to advertise the merch as a part of the deal. Westside alleges that he is failed to take action, even after securing a presidential pardon and getting out of jail.

Reportedly, YB despatched Westside a letter earlier than saying the tour, claiming he was terminating their contract resulting from “poor efficiency.”

“The aim behind defendants’ purported termination is obvious: YoungBoy has launched into a nationwide 32-date profitable tour, and defendants have clearly obtained a brand new advance from one other firm to deal with the touring merchandise though defendants are contractually obligated to make use of Westside,” the lawsuit alleges. “Westside has an unique license to promote By no means Broke Once more merchandise — rights that upon info and perception shall be infringed by the brand new merchandise that shall be offered at YoungBoy’s upcoming tour.”

Westside is searching for a courtroom order stating that they’re entitled to deal with the merch at NBA YoungBoy’s upcoming tour. They’re additionally searching for monetary damages. On the time of writing, YB has not publicly addressed the lawsuit.