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T.I. And Tiny Awarded $71M In Lawsuit Against Maker Of L.O.L. Surprise Dolls

Today’s young adults had no shortage of dolls to play with in childhood, from Barbie and her fabulous friends to the always stylish Bratz crew. There was Polly Pocket and MyScene too, but it wasn’t until late 2016 that the girls of L.O.L. (Lil Outrageous Littles) Surprise! entered the chat. The miniature dolls come from MGA Entertainment Inc., which founder Isaac Larian has an 82% stake in. Interestingly, the remaining 18% belongs to his family. While they quickly became a hit among young fashionistas , the L.O.L. Surprise! dolls have faced some controversies over the past decade, which have caused a noticeable cut in quality and quantity. Now that rapper T.I. and his vocalist wife, Tiny, have successfully won a multi-million-dollar lawsuit against MGA, it’s unclear what the future holds for L.O.L. What Exactly Are L.O.L. Surprise! Dolls? Photo Credit: Dan Kitwood Not long after the L.O.L. Surprise! line debuted, it became America’s No. 1 toy for most of 2017. The next year, MGA...

Sep 24, 2024

Amended Complaint In Federal Class Action Lawsuit Accuses Shaquille O’Neal Of Ghosting His Astrals NFT Project

Shaquille O’Neal is being sued again for his involvement with an non-fungible token (NFT) project.

Sep 8, 2023

Vanessa Bryant Awarded $1.5M In Lawsuit Related To Kobe Bryant's BodyArmor Investment

To this day, Vanessa Bryant continues to honor her late husband Kobe Bryant.

Jun 28, 2023

Diageo Looks To Drop Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Following His Claims Of Alleged Racial Discrimination

Spirits brand Diageo is sharing its side of the story on the partnership with Sean “Diddy” Combs.

Jun 27, 2023

Shaquille O’Neal Hit With Another Lawsuit Relating To Cryptocurrency Allegations

The lawsuits against Shaquille O’Neal seem to be piling up.

May 24, 2023

Ex-Tesla Worker Who Claims Colleagues Told Him To 'Go Back To Africa' Seeks New Trial After Rejecting $3.2M Payout

It is going to be a long fought battle for a Black former Tesla employee. AfroTech previously reported Owen Diaz filed a racial harassment and discrimination lawsuit against the automotive company. In 2021, he shared with the court that he had been told by coworkers to “go back to Africa,” per Insider. Diaz also claimed racial graffiti was scrawled in the bathrooms of the Tesla factory.

May 10, 2023

Diddy Pays $5K A Day For Sample On 'I'll Be Missing You,' Sting Says He Put His Kids Through College With The Proceeds

It’s no secret that Sean “Diddy” Combs is known for making hits, but one stands the test of time: “I’ll Be Missing You.”

Apr 6, 2023

Questlove And Black Thought Sued For Allegedly Defrauding Late Bandmate Leonard Hubbard Out Of Millions

Questlove and Black Thought have been sued for allegedly defrauding their former bandmate of millions of dollars.

Mar 29, 2023

Over $2B Is Believed To Be On The Table In Jay-Z’s Lawsuit Over 50/50 D’Ussé Partnership

Over $2 billion is said to be in dispute in a lawsuit between Jay-Z and Bacardi, Complex reports.

Nov 29, 2022

77-Year-Old Sues Landlord, Claims He's 'Harassing' Him To Leave His $450/Month New York Apartment

Francis Roberts claims his place of refuge has turned into a living nightmare.

Nov 28, 2022

Odell Beckham Jr. Reportedly Sues Nike, Alleges He Lost Out On $20M

Scoring a Nike partnership is a symbol of making it as an athlete. However, it’s somewhat that has turned sour for Odell Beckham Jr. as he is reportedly looking to sue the apparel company.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Odell Beckham Jr (@obj)

Nov 20, 2022

Black Woman Wins Over $360M From A Racial Discrimination And Retaliation Lawsuit Filed Against FedEx

One would assume working diligently at a job would lead to good favor. This wasn’t the case for Jennifer Harris.

Nov 17, 2022

Is Jay-Z Looking To Sell His Ownership Stake In D'Ussé?

The saga continues. More details have been unraveled about Jay-Z’s lawsuit with his long-term partnership with Bacardi.

Oct 21, 2022

This Black Woman's Home Was Sold To A White Woman For Free Without Her Permission — 'It’s Almost Like A Death'

Tomeka Langford felt unseen, and rightfully so, as her home was swiftly taken away from her. Then, it was sold to a white woman for free. A writer who believed to be the homebuyer of what was Langford’s home detailed the story via The Guardian.

Oct 20, 2022