Vlad dismissed Joyner Lucas‘ claims of extortion and clout-chasing after AllHipHop revealed he was suing the rapper for copyright infringement.
The media personality addressed the controversy during a recent interview, saying he’s simply enforcing his rights after Joyner Lucas reposted a VladTV clip without permission. The legal dispute stems from a July 6 post on Twitter, where Lucas shared a VladTV video featuring comedian Aries Spears mocking British rap. Vlad claims the reposted clip had his watermark removed and was used to promote Lucas’ music and merchandise.
According to the lawsuit filed in California federal court, Vlad and his company, Hot In Here Inc., are seeking up to $150,000 in statutory damages, legal fees, and a court order to prevent Lucas from using the content again. Vlad said he attempted to settle the matter privately, even offering Lucas a chance to appear on his platform. Instead, Lucas responded with a profanity-laced message, accusing Vlad of trying to pressure him into an interview.