It used to be that T-Pain and Auto-Tune were inseparable, with several of the singer's singles featuring the warbled, voice-distorting digital effect. Regrettably, a recent lawsuit filed by the R&B star officially signifies the end of the love affair.
Following last month's decision to stop endorsing Antares Audio Technology's Auto-Tune to start up a similar effect of his own with competitor iZotope, T-Pain filed a lawsuit Monday (July 25) against his former allies, claiming that they continue to use his likeness to promote their product.
The lawsuit claims that Antares continues to use T-Pain in advertisements and product packaging and licensing his image to third parties, all without his permission. The singer is now seeking at least $1 million in damages, explaining that exploiting his image in the marketplace causes confusion for consumers seeking out legit T-Pain merchandise, like iZotope's newly launched "The T-Pain Effect" and novelty toy the "I Am T-Pain Mic."
On top of seeking an injunction prohibiting Antares from further promoting its products with his likeness, T-Pain is seeking a full accounting of goods sold since he split from the partnership.
Somewhere, Cher is rueing ever recording "Believe."
Thanks to All Hip Hop for the tip.
Following last month's decision to stop endorsing Antares Audio Technology's Auto-Tune to start up a similar effect of his own with competitor iZotope, T-Pain filed a lawsuit Monday (July 25) against his former allies, claiming that they continue to use his likeness to promote their product.
The lawsuit claims that Antares continues to use T-Pain in advertisements and product packaging and licensing his image to third parties, all without his permission. The singer is now seeking at least $1 million in damages, explaining that exploiting his image in the marketplace causes confusion for consumers seeking out legit T-Pain merchandise, like iZotope's newly launched "The T-Pain Effect" and novelty toy the "I Am T-Pain Mic."
On top of seeking an injunction prohibiting Antares from further promoting its products with his likeness, T-Pain is seeking a full accounting of goods sold since he split from the partnership.
Somewhere, Cher is rueing ever recording "Believe."
Thanks to All Hip Hop for the tip.
