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Afroman Blames Deputies for Lawsuit
18 Mar
Summary
- Rapper Afroman testified, blaming deputies for his lawsuit.
- Deputies claim Afroman used their likeness without permission.
- Afroman argues his songs and merch are free speech.
Rapper Afroman testified in his lawsuit against Adams County Sheriff's deputies, asserting that their actions initiated the legal conflict. He contends that if the deputies had not wrongly raided his home in 2022, he would not have used their likenesses, nor would he have incurred legal expenses.
Afroman claims the deputies damaged his property, specifically his door, and failed to compensate him. He also alleges they seized money from him during the search. The rapper has since created songs and merchandise using security footage from the raid, arguing this constitutes freedom of speech.
The deputies' lawsuit centers on Afroman's alleged unauthorized use of their images, captured on his home security system during the raid, in his music and merchandise. Afroman maintains he had to use the footage to address the damages caused by the deputies.
