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Twista Fires Back About Chi-Rock Controversy
After being attacked for naming his company Chi-Rock Entertainment, Twista has responded to name-stealing allegations from the Chi-Roc Hip-Hop Nation.
As previously reported, Faheem Shabazz, the organization's President, has accused Twista for using the Chi-Roc name to promote himself. Shabazz claims he owns the rights to the monikers "Chi-Rock" and "Chi-Roc." Outraged by the accusation, Twista addressed the situation earlier today.
"I am very disappointed that Shabazz, someone from the very organization I was close with, would attack me for this," the Chicago emcee said via a statement. "I have had prior affiliation with the group and remain good friends with members from Chi-Roc Hip-Hop Nation. Some of the members even thought of it [my company named Chi-Rock] as an honor and a tribute to the original Chi-Roc Hip-Hop Nation members and the hip-hop movement in Chicago."
Twista also claimed that calling his company Chi-Rock Entertainment was a sign of respect to the Chi-Roc Hip-Hop Nation, the same organization which inspired the rapper.
"Through my success as a multiplatinum rap artist, my intention was to honor and bring attention to Chicago's hip-hop culture and the organization that helped spark the hip-hop movement in the Chicago area," said Twista. "My goal was to pay tribute to the story of Chi-Roc, so I am outraged that the very people who were once on my side are now trying to bring a fellow Chicago rapper down."
Shabazz says he plans to take legal action.
Source: sohh.com
As previously reported, Faheem Shabazz, the organization's President, has accused Twista for using the Chi-Roc name to promote himself. Shabazz claims he owns the rights to the monikers "Chi-Rock" and "Chi-Roc." Outraged by the accusation, Twista addressed the situation earlier today.
"I am very disappointed that Shabazz, someone from the very organization I was close with, would attack me for this," the Chicago emcee said via a statement. "I have had prior affiliation with the group and remain good friends with members from Chi-Roc Hip-Hop Nation. Some of the members even thought of it [my company named Chi-Rock] as an honor and a tribute to the original Chi-Roc Hip-Hop Nation members and the hip-hop movement in Chicago."
Twista also claimed that calling his company Chi-Rock Entertainment was a sign of respect to the Chi-Roc Hip-Hop Nation, the same organization which inspired the rapper.
"Through my success as a multiplatinum rap artist, my intention was to honor and bring attention to Chicago's hip-hop culture and the organization that helped spark the hip-hop movement in the Chicago area," said Twista. "My goal was to pay tribute to the story of Chi-Roc, so I am outraged that the very people who were once on my side are now trying to bring a fellow Chicago rapper down."
Shabazz says he plans to take legal action.
Source: sohh.com