Beyoncé, Jay Z, Rihanna, Kanye West And Pharrell Sue Fashion Brand For Using Their Names And Photo Without Permission.

Five of the biggest names in music are
taking legal action against a clothing retailer
over claims that the brand did not seek their
approval before using their names, lyrics, and
photos on their products.

Beyoncé, her husband Jay Z, Rihanna, Kanye West
and Pharrell Williams have all filed a lawsuit
against the French clothing company Eleven Paris,
alleging that the trendy retailer unlawfully sold
merchandise with their likeness or intellectual property.

The lawsuit, which was filed in New York
on Tuesday, cites 58 alleged violations
including a T-shirt that says Kanye is My Homie,
a backpack that says RiRi and includes her
birth year, and a shirt including Beyoncé's song
lyrics: 'A diva is a female version of a hustler.'

The suit claims that the plaintiffs have even
sent the brand written warnings, but they
were still selling 'dozens of infringing
merchandise' at their New York City store
as of the day of filing.

One of the brand's most popular designs
features pictures of celebrities - including
Beyoncé, Rihanna, Kanye, and Pharrell - digitally
altered to include fingers with moustaches
drawn on them held in front of their faces.

The stars allege that these products do damage
to their brands, and requests that Eleven Paris
stop selling the offending products and pay damages.
While none of the plaintiffs have publicly worn
the Eleven Paris' clothing in the past, the brand
is a favorite among some celebrities - including
a few of the suing stars' relatives.

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