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Jury Awards $18 M to T.I., Rejects Punitive Damages

7/3/2026

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T.I. Secures $18M

On July 1, 2026, a jury denied punitive damages and awarded T.I. and Tameka “Tiny” Harris $18 million against MGA Entertainment.
The couple alleged MGA copied their OMG Girlz brand, leading jurors to reject the punitive damages request.
The judgment follows a 2024 trial that granted $71 million, including $53 million in punitive damages removed.
Attorneys said appreciate the jury’s time, will keep fighting for artists’ rights, and noted MGA Entertainment has not commented.

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T.I. Secures $18M

On July 1, 2026, a jury denied punitive damages and awarded T.I. and Tameka “Tiny” Harris $18 million against MGA Entertainment.
The couple alleged MGA copied their OMG Girlz brand, leading jurors to reject the punitive damages request.
The judgment follows a 2024 trial that granted $71 million, including $53 million in punitive damages removed.
Attorneys said appreciate the jury’s time, will keep fighting for artists’ rights, and noted MGA Entertainment has not commented.

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