Federal judge may reduce $71M OMG Girlz payout to T.I. and Tiny to $17M
T.I. and Tameka "Tiny" Harris attend the BET Hip Hop Awards 2022 at The Cobb Theater on September 30, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)
ATLANTA - Atlanta rapper T.I. (Clifford Harris) and his wife, Tameka "Tiny" Harris, are facing a potential setback in their legal victory against MGA Entertainment that could significantly reduce their multimillion-dollar settlement.
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Last year, a jury awarded the couple $71 million after a years-long legal battle with MGA over the alleged misappropriation of their likeness in a popular doll line. However, multiple reports now indicate that a federal judge is considering cutting the settlement to $17.8 million. The judge reportedly cited insufficient evidence to prove MGA acted in bad faith.
The court has not yet made a final ruling on punitive damages. Regardless, T.I. and Tameka should receive at least $17 million.