50 Cent sues Jeweler TraxNYC for using his name to sell “Fake Jewels”

Mr. “I Need My Money by Monday” aka 50 Cent files a $5 million lawsuit against jeweler Trax NYC for copying Fif's chain and using the rapper's likeness to promote it.

The G-Unit mogul sues jeweler for copying design of his custom necklace

50 Cent sues celebrity jeweler TraxNYC for $5 million for misappropriating his likeness to sell knock-off chains.

On Thursday (Oct. 10), Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson legal team filed a lawsuit against popular jeweler Trax NYC in the Southern District of New York for trademark infringement.

Jackson accuses Agadjani of trademark infringement and unfair competition in the Southern District of New York court documents.

“Defendants, who are in the jewelry business, willfully and knowingly created imitations of an original necklace designed exclusively for Jackson; used Jackson’s name, image and other intellectual property rights to mislead consumers into believing Defendants’ reproductions are affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Jackson; and continue to use Jackson’s name, image and other intellectual property rights for commercial gain,” the lawsuit, which lists Agadjani and his jewelry shop TraxNYC as defendants in the 18-page document.

In the video, which was posted on Oct. 6 and can be seen below, Trax promotes the copies on his Instagram page.

"50 Cent got this new cross that I like. So, guess what I did? I made it. Why not?" Trax says in the video while showing a photo on his phone of 50 wearing the original. "It comes in different colors [and] styles. 50, thank you for the inspiration. You're a true gentleman. I'm sure you won't mind."

The lawsuit requested that Agadjani and all his associates be barred from using, imitating or copying Jackson’s name, damages that amount to no less than $5,000,000.

Check out 50 Cent reacting to the lawsuit he filed against jeweler Trax NYC below.