The 90's R&B group, once known for their soulful hits and club bangers is now wrapped up in a messy legal feud.
Legendary producer and former member of music group Blackstreet, Teddy Riley, has filed a lawsuit against estranged group members for illegal use of the quartet's name, Vibe magazine reports.
But Riley isn't taking on all his bandmates alone. According to the lawsuit, Teddy Riley, who reportedly owns the Blackstreet trademark, also filed with co-owner and group member Chauncey Hannibal. The pair have held rights to the name since 1992.
In the lawsuit, Riley and Hannibal alleged that Mark Middleton and Eric Williams have booked themselves for performances and used the name without permission since 2003. Middleton and Williams have continued to use the trademark, ignoring cease and desist letters sent by Riley and Hannibal's lawyers.
"Defendants have used the name and mark Blackstreet in such a manner as to...
Legendary producer and former member of music group Blackstreet, Teddy Riley, has filed a lawsuit against estranged group members for illegal use of the quartet's name, Vibe magazine reports.
But Riley isn't taking on all his bandmates alone. According to the lawsuit, Teddy Riley, who reportedly owns the Blackstreet trademark, also filed with co-owner and group member Chauncey Hannibal. The pair have held rights to the name since 1992.
In the lawsuit, Riley and Hannibal alleged that Mark Middleton and Eric Williams have booked themselves for performances and used the name without permission since 2003. Middleton and Williams have continued to use the trademark, ignoring cease and desist letters sent by Riley and Hannibal's lawyers.
"Defendants have used the name and mark Blackstreet in such a manner as to...
- 12/7/2011
- by vibe.com
- Huffington Post
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