Hip-Hop Group Black Sheep Files $750M Lawsuit Against Universal Music Group Over Royalties
Bronx hip-hop group Black Sheep is taking Universal Music Group to court saying that the company “has unlawfully retained approximately $750 million in royalties that should have been paid to plaintiffs.”
According to Rolling Stone, the plaintiffs, Andres “Dres“ Titus and William “Mista Lawnge” McLean, of Black Sheep have sued Universal Music Group, in a class action lawsuit filed on behalf of the artists alleging breach of contracts when they inked a “sweetheart” deal with the streaming platform, Spotify.
The group members claim the label accepted cash and company stock from Spotify so the streaming company would gain access to Universal’s stable of artists. They also allege that UMG then only counted the cash when it distributed royalty payments.
The lawsuit states that the “previously undisclosed” agreement violated the original contract that the duo signed in the early-1990s with Polygram which is owned by Universal Music Group.
In that contractual agreement, Universal is required to pay 50% of all net receipts connected to the exploitation of the works of Black Sheep.
“In the mid-2000s, Universal struck an undisclosed, sweetheart deal with Spotify whereby Universal agreed to accept substantially lower royalty payments on artists’ behalf in exchange for equity stake in Spotify – then a fledgling streaming service. Yet rather than distribute to artists their 50 percent of Spotify stock or pay artists their true and accurate royalty payments, for years Universal shortchanged artists and deprived plaintiffs and class members of the full royalty payments they were owed under Universal’s contract,” the lawsuit claims.
Universal Music Group did issue a response to the lawsuit to Rolling Stone.
“Universal Music Group’s innovative leadership has led to the renewed growth of the music ecosystem to the benefit of recording artists, songwriters and creators around the world,” a UMG spokesperson wrote in a written statement to Rolling Stone. “UMG has a well-established track record of fighting for artist compensation and the claim that it would take equity at the expense of artist compensation is patently false and absurd. Given that this is pending litigation, we cannot comment on all aspects of the complaint.”
The law firm representing the group, Wittels McInturff Palikovic, wrote, “As a result of its continuing contractual breaches, Universal has unlawfully retained approximately $750 million in royalties that should have been paid to plaintiffs and the class.”
Congress Passes Several National Urban League Priorities in FY 2023 Omnibus Spending Package
Recently, Marc H. Morial, President and CEO of the National Urban League, issued the following statement after Congress passed the Omnibus Spending package for fiscal year 2023:
“The Omnibus Spending package provides critical funding for federal government operations and community projects, including many of the National Urban League’s top priorities. We are grateful to Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Majority Leader Charles Schumer, the Congressional Black Caucus, and our other allies in Congress for their advocacy and support of the Urban League movement and the programs we bring to communities across the country.”
“Nine Urban League affiliates also secured funding for 11 projects in their communities in the Omnibus Spending bill. The projects covered entrepreneurial development, workforce training, financial literacy programs, and childcare services.”
“We celebrate the investments and laws incorporated in this package, including the Electoral Counts Act, which will safeguard our democracy, and the Pregnant Worker Fairness Act, which will protect pregnant women from workplace discrimination. Still, we regret that Congress could not come together to expand and extend the child tax credit, close crack-powder cocaine sentencing disparities, and protect access to Medicaid for the families who need it most, amongst other priorities. The National Urban League will start the New Year by calling on the 118th Congress to finish this work on behalf of the American people.”
In addition to community projects, the following federal programs funded in the Omnibus package are top priorities of the National Urban League, according to a press release:
Department Of Commerce
$498 million to the Economic Development Administration
$70 million for the Minority Business Development Administration (MBDA)
$62 million for the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA).
$1.49 billion to the Census Bureau
Department Of Justice
$107 million for Youth Mentoring in Juvenile Justice Programs
$16 million for grants to train State and local law enforcement officers on racial profiling, de-escalation, and duty to intervene
$25 million for Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention and Prosecution Grants
$10,000,000 for grants authorized under the NO HATE Crime Act.
$10,000,000 for grants provided under the Community-Based Approaches to Advancing Justice program.
$15 million in support of the Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crimes Reauthorization Act, to investigate and prosecute unresolved civil rights era “cold case” murders
$125 million for Second Chance Act grants
$125 million for grants to help States improve their submissions into the National Instant Criminal Background Check system for gun purchases.
$25 million for the Community Relations Service (CRS)
$3 million to the Community Policing Development (CPD) for grants to support tolerance, diversity, and anti-bias training programs offered by organizations with well-established experience training law enforcement personnel and criminal justice professionals.
U.S. Commission On Civil Rights
$2 million for the Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys.
Department Of Labor
$4.1 billion for Training and Employment Services
$115 million for Reentry of Ex-offenders
$885.6 million for Adult Employment and Training
$948 million for Youth Employment and Training
$105 million for the YouthBuild program
$285 million for Registered Apprenticeship programs
$405 million for Senior Community Service Employment Program (Community Service Employment for Older Americans)
$1.9 billion for DOL’s worker protection agencies
$111 million for the Office of Federal Contract Compliance
Department Of Education
$1.3 billion for Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers
$18.4 billion for Title I grants
$7,395 for the maximum Pell Grant
$1.02 billion to strengthen primarily Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) in the Aid for Institutional Development account, including–
$396 million for HBCUs,
$228 million for Hispanic Serving Institutions
$52 million for Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities
$129 million for the Magnet Schools Assistance Program (MSAP)
$140 million for the Office For Civil Rights
Department Of Health and Human Services
$108 million for safe motherhood.
$220 million for the Ending the HIV Epidemic Initiative.
$3.3 billion for HIV/AIDS research.
$39.8 million for the Office for Civil Rights to ensure protection of civil rights in healthcare.
$286 million for Title X Family Planning
$74.8 million for the Office of Minority Health
$35 billion for the Administration for Children and Families (ACF)
$681.9 million to enhance immunization efforts for the CDC Section 317 Vaccine Immunization Program
Department Of Housing And Urban Development
$30.3 billion for Tenant-Based Rental Assistance
$8.5 billion for Public Housing including $3.2 billion for public housing capital needs to improve the quality and safety of public housing for more than 1.7 million residents.
$499 million for Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS to protect housing and services for more than 62,400 low-income people living with HIV.
$350 million to revitalize low-income housing and distressed communities by funding the Choice Neighborhoods Initiative
$3.3 billion for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
$1.5 billion for the HOME Investment Partnerships Program
$57.5 million for Housing Counseling assistance for renters, homeowners, and those considering homeownership
$86.4 million for Fair Housing Activities to increase enforcement in fair housing
$410 million for Lead Hazard Reduction
$225 million for Preservation and Reinvestment Initiative for Community Enhancement (PRICE) program
Environmental Protection Agency
$1.67 billion for the Clean and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds for wastewater treatment works and drinking water facilities impacted by Hurricanes Fiona and Ian and including $600 million to address the water crisis in Jackson, Mississippi.
Election Assistance Commission (EAC)
$75 million for Election Security Grants, equal to the FY 22 enacted level, to augment State efforts to improve the security and integrity of elections for Federal office.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Supports efforts to expand broadband access, improve the security of U.S. telecommunications networks, and administer COVID-19 relief programs.
Small Business Administration
$320 million for Entrepreneurial Development Programs, including: $140 million for Small Business Development Centers; $41 million for Microloan Technical Assistance; and $27 million for Women’s Business Centers.
$858 million in emergency supplemental funding for SBA’s Disaster Loans Program to support requirements for Hurricanes Fiona, Ian, and other disaster loan programs administered by SBA.
Department Of Treasury
$324 million for Community Development Financial Institutions
$12.3 billion for the Internal Revenue Service including funding to improve customer service.
Comedian Michael Blackson Opens a Free School Where He Used to Live in Ghana
Michael Blackson shared on Twitter that he has recently fulfilled one of his life goals by opening a free school, The Michael Blackson Academy, in his homeland of Ghana.
This event is even more monumental because the comedian built it near where he grew up.
In a tweet shared on Jan. 3, Blackson uploaded a video from the grand opening, which was located in Agona Nsaba. Alongside the clip, the 50-year-old expressed in the caption that this was important for him because he wanted to “give kids a chance to be great.”
Blackson said, “Today is the greatest day of my life because I’ve finally accomplished what I always wanted to do, which is giving these kids a chance to be great. Greatness starts with education, and foundational education shouldn’t come with financial barriers.”
Production on The Michael Blackson Academy first began in 2020. As previously reported on Black Enterprise, the Next Friday star revealed in an Instagram post that he would be working with Fuse ODG.
At the time, Blackson and the Afrobeats star claimed that the school’s construction would be finished by the fall of 2021.
Despite the estimated timeline, Blackson shared that the academy was finally completed on December 2022 by sending a tweet to his followers and thanking them for donating to the cause by buying tickets to his comedy shows.
He wrote, “Finally, it’s all done, and the kids in my village will all go to school for free. Thanks to all my fans that supported me [throughout] the years, every ticket you bought to my show helped a kid.”
On top of building a school in Ghana, Blackson is also giving back to his community with his foundation. The mission of The Michael Blackson Foundation, in the star’s words, aside from changing the world, was to help provide education for children that can’t afford to attend school of their “economic conditions.”
Young Black Traders Who Made $5M in One Year to Give Away $1M to Struggling Families
Meet 29-year-old Jehu Graham and 32-year-old Francis Kway, two young African American investors who are also the founders of Cheat Code Algo, powerful software that uses a series of indicators to predict stock market trends.
During their first year in business, they generated $5 million in revenue, and now they are on a mission to give away $1 million in trading profits from their own trades to urban communities over the course of two years.
Cheat Code Algo is a tool that gives beginner investors and seasoned traders all the information they need to know to get in on the action. Members are provided with a library of material to help them make educated trading decisions. They have live trading daily via Zoom in their community of over 17,000 traders with skills ranging from absolute beginner to advanced. To join their trading community, visit https://community.cheatcode.com
Just recently, Jehu and Francis partnered with Gillie Da Kid and Wallo267 to start a challenge to raise money for families in Philadelphia. By trading stocks, they made $20,000 in 30 days and gave it all away in cash to local single mothers & struggling families. But that’s just the beginning. Ultimately, they want to give away $1 million to more families in need all across the country.
During their interview on the popular Earn Your Leisure podcast, they comment, “We believe that trading is the key to empowerment for Black and brown communities because there is no discrimination in the trading markets. When it comes to trading, everyone has an equal opportunity to attain wealth as long as they master the skillset.”
8 Black-Owned Fitness Brands To Launch Your Goals In 2023
Kick off the new year with new fitness gear designed with Black labels.
We’ve gathered some of our favorite Black-owned fitness brands to help you beam in confidence and preparedness. From chic shapewear to training accessories, these eight brands are inviting you to glow and grow.
Nothing but gains here.
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Fabletics
In an expansion of Lizzo Beating’s body positivity campaign, the Grammy award-winning singer launched an inclusive shapewear line in partnership with Fabletics Inc. From bodysuits and smoothing shorts to tanks, and unitards, Lizzo is inviting you to look and feel your best in the new year by embracing the skin you’re in.
“What is really different about Yitty is that we are designing collections in bold colors and prints that are meant to be exposed, styles that are technically designed to be worn as your underlayer but cute enough to wear alone,” Lizzo said, as previously reported by BLACK ENTERPRISE.
Featured on Forbes as one of the worlds top ten influencers for fitness, Simeon Panda created Just Lift in 2012. It has grown from a social media hashtag ethos to a full-grown fitness apparel and training accessories brand aimed at amplifying his highly positive and motivational approach to fitness.
From hoodies, tees and tracksuits to weightlifting belts, knee sleeves, and wrist wraps, Just Lift’s gender-inclusive collection has got you covered for your 2023 goals.
“Quick tip for the new year is to just show up, and keep showing up, everything else will take care of itself. Too much contemplation will lead to procrastination, pack your bag, pull your socks up, tie your shoes and get moving,” Panda tweeted.
Seven-time Grand Slam winner Venus Williams is demanding the best in her EleVen community for 2023. The founder and CEO created EleVen, a fashion-forward activewear brand bringing tennis and everyday apparel to women who want to feel great and perform better.
The collection includes collegiate tennis dresses and skirts, jackets, hoodies, visors, SPF wellness products, and more. Additionally, her latest collaboration with LOOK OPTIC launched a limited-edition collection of unisex metal frames for purchase.
“Working towards our dreams is what gives life meaning and I am looking forward to providing the gear and the know how from my own personal experiences to help every single EleVen woman do that on the daily,” Williams penned on the Vee Blog.
After reaching the 1992 Olympics in Greco-Roman wrestling, Anthony “Buddy” Lee has credited the jump rope as a powerful training technique that helped him earn his state, national and world military titles.
The three-time US Champion in Greco-Roman is now the president of Buddy Lee’s Jump Rope Technology and renowned pioneer of a training tool that turns freely in all directions with no friction and no drag. Lee’s company offers top quality speed ropes, crossfit ropes and jump ropes for all kinds of workouts, as well as accessories and parts.
“I simply know that I cannot ever give up. My mission in life remains the same: to help the entire planet of people get fit and strong in mind and body,” Lee told Australian Men’s Health.
Alongside co-founder Darnell Jones, former healthcare professional Danyel Surrency Jones created Powerhandz, weighted basketball gloves meant to improve your dribbling skills, in 2014. Jones is the first Black woman to run a global athletic training and rehab tech company.
The Frisco, Texas-based Powerhandz has a wide array of offerings, including its patented weighted gloves and 10 -pound power suits, are used by celebrities like athlete/rapper Flau’jae Johnson and former pro boxing champion Ryan Garcia.
“2022 was HARD yet so REWARDING. The process will lie to you and try to convince you to deny your purpose. I am a witness, you CAN and WILL defy the odds. Just keep showing up ready to hunt with a insatiable appetite,” Danyel wrote via Instagram.
Lanny Smith, former professional basketball player, founded Actively Black, a premium athlesiure and sports apparel, with a goal to re-invest back in the Black community.
For men, women, and youth, Actively Black offers dynamic collections of crew necks, hoodies, joggers, luxury bags, swimwear, rubber patches, and more.
“Our coolness, our talents, our creativity have been mined and exploited without care for our Black lives,” the brand wrote on their website. “For too long we have asked for a seat at the table and been ignored. So we decided to build our own table.”
Actress Nicole Ari Parker created the ultimate sweatband and sweatgear designed to keep you cool, dry, and protected. Gymwrap has been a brainchild of Parker’s since 2011, and has since aimed to solve the issue that women can’t workout because of their hair.
Using her patented EvapoTECH technology, Parker offers an array of sweatbands in vibrant and bold colors for both men and women. Gymwrap’s apparel collection includes leggings and shorts, while offering sweat gear to complete the set.
“The idea for Gymwrap came to me in 2011, when I noticed a common excuse emerge among busy, everyday women (myself included) about why they couldn’t work out: their hair,” Parker wrote on the website.
In 2012, veteran entrepreneur Chad Price built Kettlebell Kings from the ground up with friends Jay Perkins and Nehemiah Heard.
Today, the company has pioneered its flagship product, Kettlebell Kings’ powder coat kettlebell, online kettlebell education, and built a global fitness community that helps customers throughout all the stages of their fitness journey.
From competition kettlebells to a wide array of equipment, these products are made and fit for royalty.
“Fitness and business growth both require hard work, patience, and the right tools,” Price wrote via Instagram.
The mother of two followed up with a video PSA explaining why she still budgets her money despite being worth millions.
“Let me tell y’all something. When I be complainin’ about food prices, and y’all motherf**kers be like ain’t you rich […],” she quipped.
“That just goes to show me when you become successful, when you have money, you’re gonna go broke soon because you’re not budgeting.”
Cardi continued. “I wanna see for myself what the f**k sh*t is being spent on […] I’m seeing everything tripled up, so of course, Imma say something. The f**k?!”
Cardi is known for using her platform to shed light on issues and causes important to her. The “I Like It” rapper has been vocal about politics and issues surrounding racism, social justice, and women’s rights.
She even sat down with Joe Biden during the 2020 presidential election as part of her campaign to help encourage her followers to vote, ETreports.
“I want Black people to stop getting killed and no justice for it,” she told Biden. “I’m tired of it. I’m sick of it. I just want laws that are fair to Black citizens and that are fair for cops, too.”
“If you kill somebody who doesn’t have a weapon on them, you go to jail. You know what? If I kill somebody, I’ve got to go to jail. You gotta go to jail, too. That’s what I want.”
Cardi has received backlash for voicing her opinions on major issues. But that hasn’t stopped her from using her platform to speak out.
Education Department Flooded with Discrimination Complaints Rooting From Strong Racial Divide
Close to 19,000 discrimination complaints rolled into the Education Department over the last fiscal year, more than double from the previous year.
While many schools are settling in to a “new normal” after the pandemic, and as heavy racial divide persists, most complaints addressed discrimination regarding disability or sex, but were heavy on race, The New York Timesreported.
The Assistant Secretary of Civil Rights, Catherine Lhamon, said the complaints are both “encouraging and sobering.”
“It reflects the confidence in the Office for Civil Rights as a place to seek redress,” Lhamon says.
“At the same time, the scope and volume of harm that we’re asking our babies to navigate is astronomical.”
Here are a few examples of some complaints seen by the education department. In Iowa, a white student mocked the 2020 murder of George Floyd by kneeling on a Gatorade bottle and said, “It can’t breathe,” harassing a Black student present.
On top of reform and formal discrimination training for staff, the school also agreed to reimburse the student’s parents for therapy fees.
The NAACP also submitted a complaint against the upper-class Carroll Independent School District in Southlake, TX. The report claimed that Black students were subjected to racial and anti-gay slurs, one escalating to violence. After thoughts of suicide, the student and the family pulled out of the district.
While these issues may have been buried for a while, experts decided to take a deep dive into some of the diversity and inclusion efforts after the murder of Floyd.
Nicole Nicely, founder of Parents Defending Education told The New York Times, “The shift toward race-conscious policies means that schools are consciously injecting race into things, when we believe they should not be.”
Other examples include white students defacing photos of other students using swastikas and making “Heil Hitler” salutes in Arizona, Axios reports.
Advocates in Colorado rallied together for disabled students after feeling segregated from their peers in rundown trailers. Many civil rights groups place the blame on former President Donald J. Trump, referring to his antics of “patriotic education,” including erasing the history of slavery, book banning, and challenging diversity programs.
A full report will be released by the Education Department in the next few months.
The King Center Launches Nonviolence365 Online Workplace Edition Training
Dr. Bernice A. King, CEO of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change (The King Center), today announced the launch of Nonviolence365 (NV365) Online Workplace Edition, an abbreviated version of the NV365 Online Masterclass training designed specifically for businesses looking to expand their DEI&B training offerings.
“The Kingian philosophy and methodology of nonviolence has the power to help businesses achieve their goals and foster lasting inclusivity and belonging in the workplace,” said Dr. Bernice King.
“For decades, The King Center has advanced the teachings of nonviolence, but today, our eyes are on the enterprise, as the workplace is woven into the fabric of our beloved community and has the power to create more equitable cultures at scale.”
Built on a 50+ year history as a leader in nonviolence training and education, this practical evidence-based online course is designed to build a foundational understanding of Dr. King’s principles of nonviolence and support businesses in reaching their DEI&B goals.
“This is not a lofty and unattainable dream. Businesses can achieve their goals. A thriving and successful business starts with an organizational culture built around respect, communication, empathy, inclusion and belonging, and that is what this dynamic learning experience is all about,” said Dr. Kelisha Graves, chief research, education, and programs officer for The Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change. “Nonviolence is not just a philosophy, it’s a way of life.”
According to a 2022 Ipsos survey, “most employed Americans feel having a sense of belonging at work means being treated fairly and respectfully, and that belonging leads to higher productivity at work.”
This immersive and self-paced learning experience consists of 3.5 hours of interactive contentwhichreveals a practical step-by-step approach to dealing with everyday workplace challenges, problems, and conflicts through the application of nonviolence concepts and the development of critical skills necessary to create cultures of belonging and inclusion – the pre-requisite to ensuring diversity.
Participants engage in training, discussions, and activities, enhance communication and interpersonal problem-solving skills, and interrupt unconscious and implicit biases through the replication of real-life scenarios. Upon completion of the course, learners will receive a certificate of completion.
NV365 Online Workplace Edition features world-class instructors and practitioners of nonviolence, veterans of the Civil Rights Movement, and some of Dr. King’s most essential readings, speeches, and teachings.
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change (The King Center) is a 501(c) (3) organization established in 1968 by Mrs. Coretta Scott King. The King Center is the official living memorial and programmatic nonprofit organization committed to educating the world on the life, legacy, and teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The King Center serves to inspire new generations to carry forward King’s unfinished work, strengthen causes and empower change-makers who are continuing his efforts today. The King Center’s premiere educational initiative, Nonviolence365®, is based on Dr. King’s nonviolent philosophy and methodology. His teachings engage participants from various sectors of society, including emerging and next generation leaders, in modules and exercises that enhance communication, leadership, interpersonal and conflict reconciliation skills.
Tristan Thompson’s Mom Andrea Dies After Reportedly Suffering Heart Attack
A source confirmed to PEOPLE that Tristan Thompson’s mother, Andrea Thompson, died of a heart attack at her home in Toronto on Thursday.
According to TMZ Sports, Thompson who shares a child with Khloe Kardashian, reportedly headed to Toronto to link up with family along with Kardashian who joined him as a measure of support, the source said.
Kardashian was also close to her child’s grandmother Andrea.
TMZ was the first to report the news on Friday afternoon.
Thompson and Kardashian share a 5-month-old son, daughter True, and he also has a 12-month-old son Theo with Maralee Nichols and a 6-year-old son Prince with ex Jordan Craig.
“I am so heartbroken by the sudden passing of Tristan’s mom, Andrea. My thoughts, prayers and all of my love are with Tristan, Amari, Dishawn and Daniel,” Kris Jenner, 67, wrote via Instagram on Friday, January 6, alongside images of Andrea with the Kardashian-Jenner clan over the years.
“You were the most amazing, dedicated, devoted, and selfless mom and such a loving, kind, and fabulous grandmother. What a blessing you were to your family!!! I will miss you Andrea. I will miss your bright spirit and amazing light. Thank you for always praying for us and lifting us up and encouraging us along the way. Rest in peace beautiful angel 🙏❤️ @realtristan13.”
The former Cleveland Cavaliers player was close to his mom, saying previously she encouraged him to pursue going pro after playing basketball for the University of Texas at Austin.
“He knew it was time, but he was a little bit nervous, so I told him, ‘No, it is time,’” Andrea told reporters in 2011 after her son was drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers. “I told him, ‘No, it is time. You are ready. You must show the whole world that you are ready.”
Our prayers are with the Thompson family at this difficult time.
Energy Drink Company Reportedly Cheated Flo Rida of Bonuses and Stock Options — He’s Now Suing
Rapper Flo Rida is reportedly suing energy drink company Celsius, alleging the brand excluded him from tens of thousands of dollars, in addition to stock options.
According to Insider, the “Low” artist sued Celsius in 2021 in Broward County, Florida, filing a claim that the company breached its 2014 contract.
Flo Rida’s legal team said their client was not granted bonuses and stock options promised to him during 2014 and 2016 endorsement deals even as the rapper helped the company advance toward financial success.
“It was specifically contemplated that as Celsius profited in the future, additional compensation would be paid by Celsius in the form of shares of company stock and ongoing royalties,” the lawsuit said.
The lawsuit further alleges that the company held back from notifying Flo Rida of the prime sales goals he met in his 2014 and 2016 contracts.
Failure to do so has led the rapper to sue Celsius on breach of contract, accounting, and unjust enrichment counts.
“He’s entitled to 500,000 shares of stock via the contract, and entitled to 250,000 shares of stock if certain things happen — one of those yardsticks is that a certain number of units of products need to be sold, but unfortunately the contract doesn’t specify which type of unit — is it a box, is it a drink? And there’s no timeframe or deadline,” John Uustal, Flo Rida’s lawyer, said.
“In Flo’s mind this was always a Vitamin Water type of deal, he was signing on to 1% of the company of a multi-million dollar endorsement deal and was hardly getting paid anything for it,” Uustal added.
“He’s still in his mind a good partner, and he’s sad that they’re not,” Uustal said. “This has always been a moral issue for him.”
The Miami New Times reported that Celsius, presently featured in GNCs, 7-Elevens, and Vitamin Shoppes nationwide, brought in $130 million in sales revenue in 2021.
The trial is set to begin on Jan. 10 in Broward County following the Celsius legal team’s failed attempt to get the case tossed out in December.
Reportedly, Flo Rida’s team is seeking at least $30,000 in damages.
