The publisher of Vogue journal has sued rappers Drake and 21 Savage for marketing their new album working with a pretend Vogue protect and the magazine’s title without having authorization, according to a lawsuit filed on Monday.
Condé Nast alleges in its lawsuit that the “widespread promotional campaign” a short while ago introduced by the artists for their album “Her Loss” is “built entirely” on unauthorized use of Vogue trademarks and on the false premise that the rappers would be showcased in the journal.
The match also alleges that the artists created a counterfeit challenge of Vogue journal and distributed copies of it in various substantial metropolitan areas, as properly as to their 135 million combined social media followers. The fit also alleges that the rappers thanked the magazine’s editor in main, Anna Wintour, for the “love and aid on this historic moment” in social media posts.
“All of this is phony. And none of it has been authorized by Condé Nast,” the publisher alleges in its lawsuit. “Vogue magazine and its Editor-in-Main Anna Wintour have had no involvement in Her Decline or its marketing, and have not endorsed it in any way.”
A consultant for Drake, whose true identify is Aubrey Graham, declined remark.
A consultant for 21 Savage, whose true name is Shéyaa Bin Abraham-Joseph, did not promptly respond to requests for comment.
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