Photo: Getty Images
Cam'ron is facing a new legal battle after he reportedly used a popular image of himself on various merch items over the years.
According to numerous reports that surfaced on Thursday, April 13, photographer Djamilla Rosa Cochran filed a lawsuit against Cam and Dipset Couture, LLC for copyright infringement. She claimed the rapper used an image Cochran took of him 20 years ago, which shows him in his notorious pink fur hat and hoodie while on a pink flip phone. Cochran alleged the Harlem native used the image on his website and social media page to promote an array of merchandise from bikinis to shower curtains.
"Defendant Dipset Couture LLC, without permission or authorization from Plaintiff, actively copied and displayed the Photograph on the Website as part of various product listings ('Merchandise Listings') and engaged in this misconduct knowingly and in violation of the United States copyright laws," the lawsuit reads. "Getty Images notified defendants of their infringing activities by mail and email on multiple occasions. Despite those notifications, defendants continued to sell merchandise and continued to display the photograph on website and accounts."
The notorious photo was shot in February 2003 during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York City's Bryant Park. Since its inception, the image has been thrived as one of the most distinguished photos of Cam'ron. To this day, it remains one of the most unforgettable photos from the early 2000's era of Hip-Hop.
Despite its popularity, Getty Images reportedly sent multiple warnings to Cam and his team via mail and email. However, the rapper still continued to use the image over the years. Cochran is currently seeking an undisclosed amount for damages, which includes profits from all the items that were sold over the years. As of this report, Cam has not publicly responded to the photographer's claims.