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Afroman keeps trolling cops after winning “Lemon Pound Cake” defamation case
What happened
Rapper Afroman won a defamation lawsuit filed by Ohio police officers who raided his home in 2022. The cops sued for millions after Afroman used footage from their raid in music videos that mocked the officers. A jury ruled in favor of the rapper, finding his songs were protected speech.
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Afroman supporters say
The rapper had every right to use footage from a raid on his own property to create art and commentary. The officers' lawsuit was an attempt to silence legitimate criticism and artistic expression about police conduct.
Police argued
The music videos crossed the line from commentary into defamation by mocking specific officers and exposing them to ridicule. They claimed the songs damaged their reputations and caused personal harm worth millions in damages.
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