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50 Cent Sues GenTV Over Unauthorized Film Use

4/26/2025

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Curtis Jackson, famously known as 50 Cent, is taking legal action against Ryan Kavanaugh's GenTV, aiming to halt the film Skillhouse. He accuses Kavanaugh of misusing his name without permission, demanding a minimum of $5 million. This lawsuit underscores the fierce rivalry with Jackson's own streaming platform, 50 Cent Action.

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Story summary

Curtis Jackson, famously known as 50 Cent, is taking legal action against Ryan Kavanaugh's GenTV, aiming to halt the film Skillhouse. He accuses Kavanaugh of misusing his name without permission, demanding a minimum of $5 million. This lawsuit underscores the fierce rivalry with Jackson's own streaming platform, 50 Cent Action.