T.I. and Tiny Harris are celebrating a major legal win after a California federal judge reinstated the $53.6 million in punitive damages originally awarded in their copyright infringement lawsuit against MGA Entertainment, the makers of the popular O.M.G. Dolls. This victory marks a significant moment in their battle to protect their brand and artistic influence.
The lawsuit centered around claims that MGA Entertainment unlawfully copied the likeness, style, and branding of the OMG Girlz, a girl group founded by T.I. and Tiny, for their doll line without permission or compensation. A jury had initially awarded the entertainers a staggering $71 million in compensatory damages after siding with the Harris family in this long-standing legal battle.
However, a subsequent ruling threatened to slash the award to as low as $17 million, causing uproar among supporters who viewed the case as a fight for creative rights and cultural representation. The recent decision to reinstate the $53.6 million in punitive damages is seen as a huge win for artists and entrepreneurs fighting against corporate exploitation.
In a statement, T.I. and Tiny Harris celebrated the victory as a win “for the culture,” emphasizing the importance of protecting intellectual property within the Black community and beyond. They’ve been vocal about the significance of this case, not just for their family, but for all creators who face similar battles against large corporations.
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