Flo Rida Awarded $82 Million , in Lawsuit Against Celsius.
Flo Rida Awarded $82 Million , in Lawsuit Against Celsius.
TMZ reports that Flo Rida sued the energy drink company in May 2021 over a breach of contract. .
TMZ reports that Flo Rida sued the energy drink company in May 2021 over a breach of contract. .
The hitmaker argued that his deal with Celsius didn't expire after the company hit certain sales targets.
The hitmaker argued that his deal with Celsius didn't expire after the company hit certain sales targets.
Originally, the rapper was only seeking $30,000, but the brand's popularity and profits grew over time.
Originally, the rapper was only seeking $30,000, but the brand's popularity and profits grew over time.
Flo Rida asserted that his music helped the brand grow to be extremely successful. .
Basically, I helped birth this company, and all we was looking for was some trustworthy people who acted as if they were family. , Flo Rida, to The Associated Press.
And then when it comes down to the success of today, they just forgot about me, Flo Rida, to The Associated Press.
The jury agreed and awarded
him $82.6 million on Jan. 18.
The jury agreed and awarded
him $82.6 million on Jan. 18.
Celsius can still appeal, though it is
not yet clear if they intend to.
Flo Rida said he still owns stock in Celsius,
drinks their products and would like to
continue working with the company in the future.
I’m still a owner in the company. And when you basically planted the seed for something that is successful, you can’t help but have unconditional love, Flo Rida, to The Associated Press