(HipHopWired) The rapper Rick Ross has apparently won part of his legal battle with “The Real Rick Ross” Freeway Rick as a lawsuit filed by the former kingpin sought to halt the release of the rapper’s upcoming album Teflon Don.
As previously reported, Freeway Rick filed a lawsuit against William Roberts (aka Rick Ross) for using his name and story to sell records.
In a lawsuit filed in a California Federal Court, Ross filed a trademark infringement lawsuit on June 18th in U.S. District Court, Central District of California.
According to the papers filed by Ross’ attorney Melvin Sharpe, all parties involved are being sued including Jay-Z, Maybach Music Group, Slip-N-Slide Records and Universal Music Group.
According to Ross, the labels and Jay-Z are included in the lawsuit due to their knowledge of Rick Ross’ legendary status on the street and still allowed him to use the name and image in order to sell records.
Due to being a named defendant, Roberts and Jay-Z are scheduled to be summonsed and may have to appear in court to testify.
In addition to filing the necessary paperwork, the lawyers for Freeway Ricky filed paperwork seeking a temporary restraining order for preliminary and permanent injunction relief, to officially block the release of Ross’ upcoming album Teflon Don.
Ross Tweeted,
“just got update on lawsuit filed against me….injunction to stop release of my album has been denied!!aka tossed out!!..teflon don july20…”
The Real Rick Ross is also seeking $10-million in the lawsuit and 50% of the rapper’s royalties.
