G Perico Sues Coach Over Trademark Infringement

0:00On April 18th, Los Angeles rapper G. Perico, real name Jeremy Nash, just dragged Ludry brand coach and its parent company tapestry into federal court. Over trademark infringement, he's accusing them of straight-up copying his slogan, this is a blue t-shirt, which he trademarked back in 2022 for shirts, hats, and outerwear. That phrase is the heart of his whole clothing line and brand. G. Perico spent years building buzz around it through his tracks, music videos, live shows, and social media, turning it into something fans instantly, linked to him. Then coach drop-shirt saying, this is a coach t-shirt, writing that same vibe without ever hitting him up for permission or license. Fans and buyers are getting mixed up, thinking there's some collab or that coach owns the concept, which Perico says tanks his brand's value and unique spot in the market. His lawyer points out, coach likely pocketed hundreds of thousands, maybe millions, cashing in on the recognition he built from scratch.

1:02In the suit, he's gunning for over $150,000 in damages, all the profits from those shirts, legal fees, and a court order too. Shut down any more use of the phrase. He's pushing for a jury trial and a full breakdown of their revenue too. Coach and tapestry haven't hit back in court yet. This battle's got eyes on it because it hits at how artists lock down their creative hustle against big corporations. Stay tuned as an unfold. That wraps music news today. Brought to you with AI.