Afroman keeps trolling cops after winning “Lemon Pound Cake” defamation case
Grammy-winning rapper Afroman won a defamation lawsuit filed by seven Ohio sheriff's deputies who raided his home in 2022. The deputies sued for millions after Afroman used surveillance footage of the raid to create music videos showing their faces and likenesses, mocking the search. A jury ruled in favor of the rapper on Wednesday.
The seven sheriff's deputies claimed Afroman's music videos using their likenesses from the raid footage damaged their reputations and violated their privacy rights. They sought millions in damages, arguing the videos subjected them to public ridicule and harassment.
The rapper maintained his right to use the surveillance footage from his own property and create artistic content commenting on the police raid. His legal victory suggests the jury found his use of the footage fell within protected free speech and fair commentary on law enforcement actions.
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