Afroman, a rapper, was the subject of a police raid at his Ohio residence in August of last year on suspicion of narcotics trafficking and kidnapping. Yet no evidence was discovered, and no complaints were made against him.
Afroman alleges that the cops broke down his door during the raid, wrecked his video surveillance system, took his money, and alarmed his family.
Afroman developed music videos utilizing footage from his security cameras and released an album with songs about the raid in response to the raid. Additionally, he published social media messages and manufactured items criticizing the raiding officers.
However, several of these cops are currently bringing privacy invasion claims against Afroman, his label, and a music distribution business.
The police contend that Afroman has harmed them personally and professionally by making money from the unlawful use of their likenesses.
They claim that after viewing the films, members of the public have commented and displayed attitudes that have made it more challenging and dangerous for them to perform their duties.
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They have endured humiliation, mockery, mental anguish, embarrassment, and loss of reputation in addition to receiving death threats.
The plaintiffs are asking for all of Afroman’s earnings from using their personalities, including royalties from music recordings, music videos, and live performances as well as sales of goods bearing the Afroman name including beer, marijuana, and t-shirts.
Additionally, they are asking for a court order to have the music videos and social media posts taken down.