Celebrity Hair Stylist Slaps Nicki Minaj with $30 Million Infringement Lawsuit

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Celebrity hair stylist, Terrance Davidson, has filed a $30 million lawsuit against rapper Nicki Minaj.  The news of the lawsuit is believed to be the first of its kind as it pertains to infringement of intellectual property. No one has ever sued for wig/hair designs.

Davidson was hired in 2010 to be Minaj’s go-to guy for all of her big colorful wigs, which helped shaped her stardom into what it has become. But, Davidson’s says that before she fired him as an stylist in 2013, the two struck a deal to enter into the wig-making business.

Photo of one of the wig designs being sold for Pink Personality

Davidson claims that Minaj entered into the business and began selling his custom wig designs without his consent or knowledge. He says that she has went on and profited millions off the wigs and he hasn’t seen a dime of the proceeds.

“I actually hand-made these wigs,” Davidson said. “For me to see them in stores and not getting credit for them is upsetting.”

Davidson’s wig styles are being sold under company Pink Personality in stores and via the internet. Pink Personality is owned by Nicki Minaj, and it is being sued as well.

Minaj is being sued for stealing intellectual property and being unable to enter other business ventures (i.e. reality show) in anticipation of the two working together on the wig line.

Davidson is seeking $30 million in damages. Minaj’s camp has not yet released an official statement.

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Source: AccessAtlanta