Posted by Los Angeles rapper Blueface is currently facing a significant legal challenge after a promoter filed a copyright-infringement lawsuit alleging that he illegally live-streamed Chrisean Rock‘s pay-per-view boxing match. The legal action, brought forward by boxing promoter Skyy Myles, centers on the September 19 event titled “The Supper,” which featured a bout between Chrisean Rock and her opponent, Ku’Shiyah Williams.
According to court documents obtained by XXL, the lawsuit claims that the “Thotiana” artist deliberately broadcast the fight for over an hour on his official Kick account. The event, which marked Chrisean Rock’s professional boxing debut, was originally made available to the public via BLK Prime Boxing’s pay-per-view service for a fee of $29.99. Chrisean Rock ultimately emerged victorious, securing a technical knockout in the second round.
Allegations of Retaliation and Copyright Infringement
The lawsuit alleges that Blueface actively encouraged his massive fanbase to bypass the official pay-per-view broadcast in favor of his unauthorized stream. The filing suggests that the rapper’s actions were not merely a technical oversight but were motivated by a desire to retaliate against the event’s headliner, Chrisean Rock, due to an unrelated financial dispute. In addition to Blueface, the lawsuit names his manager, Cash Jones (known as Wack 100), and the streaming platform Kick.com as defendants.
“In my entire career, I have never seen such a blatant and brazen disregard for copyright,” said Charles Lew, the attorney representing Skyy Myles, in a statement to TMZ. “They didn’t just take our clients’ broadcast, they announced it live and told people not to pay. We look forward to the successful enforcement of our clients’ well-established rights.”
Seeking Damages and Legal Accountability
Skyy Myles and BLK Prime Boxing are seeking a jury trial to address the financial losses incurred from the unauthorized stream. The plaintiffs are pursuing damages for the revenue lost from the pay-per-view event, as well as any profits Blueface may have generated through his livestream. Furthermore, the lawsuit requests that the defendants cover all associated attorney fees incurred during the litigation process.
As of this writing, XXL has reached out to attorney Charles Lew for further comment regarding the ongoing case.