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Lil Wayne's Logo Sparked Yankees Feud
18 Sep
Summary
- Lil Wayne redesigned his Young Money logo to avoid conflict with the Yankees.
- The Yankees claimed the 'YM' logo too closely resembled their 'NY' insignia.
- The 'NY' logo has a long history dating back to the early 1900s.
Rapper Lil Wayne recently shared an anecdote about a logo redesign that was prompted by the New York Yankees. Wayne explained that his Young Money 'YM' logo was deemed too similar to the Yankees' famous interlocking 'NY' symbol.
Instead of pursuing a legal challenge, Wayne stated he chose to change his logo. He described the Yankees as 'legends' and emphasized his preference for redesigning the logo over a prolonged dispute.
The Yankees' iconic 'NY' logo has a significant historical context. While the team debuted as the Highlanders in 1903, the interlocking 'NY' design was adopted around 1909. There's speculation that team owner William Devery, a former NYPD chief, may have influenced this logo choice, though it remains unconfirmed.
Interestingly, the interlocking 'NY' logo also appeared on the NYPD's Medal of Valor award, designed by Louis Tiffany, for an award given in 1877.
