Flo Rida

2023 - 1 - 18

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Hip hop artist Flo Rida awarded $82.6M in lawsuit against Celsius ... (Fox Business)

A south Florida jury awarded $82.6 million to hip hop artist Flo Rida, whose real name is Tramar Dillard, after he won a lawsuit against Celsius energy ...

He said he still drinks Celsius products and even owns stock in the company. "And when you basically planted the seed for something that is successful, you can’t help but have unconditional love." The civil complaint showed that Dillard was a brand ambassador for Celsius from 2014 to 2018. "And then when it comes down to the success of today, they just forgot about me." And there became a dispute about whether those benchmarks had been reached," Uustal said. Dillard and his production company, Strong Arm Productions, sued Boca Raton-based Celsius Holdings Inc.

Rapper Flo Rida Wins $82 Million In Lawsuit Against Celsius Energy ... (Forbes)

The “Low” performer claimed the energy drink company didn't pay him stock options he was owed in his contract.

Lawyers for Celsius had argued in documents that the statute of limitations for Flo Rida to bring the complaint had passed, and that its deal with him had [ended](https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/3-things-to-know-as-jury-sides-with-rapper-flo-rida-in-lawsuit-against-celsius/2952113/) in 2018. Flo Rida said he was also not privy to the Celsius’ financials, and he was not alerted when the company surpassed such goals, and didn’t know that he did. Flo Rida claimed his endorsement of the brand helped them rise to success. In 2021, the rapper sued the brand, claiming he was not given stock options and other bonuses he was promised in his contract with them. These bonuses were promised if certain sales achievements were met, however, Flo Rida’s team argued the contract was vague, which prevented him from cashing in on them. "He's entitled to 500,000 shares of stock via the contract, and entitled to 250,000 shares of stock if certain things happen—one of those yardsticks is that a certain number of units of products need to be sold, but unfortunately the contract doesn't specify which type of unit—is it a box, is it a drink?

Flo Rida Wins $82 million Lawsuit Against Energy Drink Company ... (Today.com)

A Florida jury has ruled in favor of a lawsuit brought forth by Rapper Flo Rida — legal name Tramar Dillard — and awarded him a total of $82.6 million in.

And it’s amazing how detailed the jury verdict was, how they filled out a complicated and extensive jury verdict in such a way that made it clear beyond any doubt that they understood all the most difficult issues in the case and resolved them,” said the statement. “I was instrumental in the Celsius that you know and love today. 18, the rapper best known for songs like “Right Round” and “Whistle” won his lawsuit against the brand Celsius energy drinks after a jury found the company guilty of breaching an endorsement deal with the rapper that ran from 2014 to 2018.

Flo Rida awarded $82.6M after suing energy drink brand Celsius: 'I ... (USA TODAY)

Flo Rida was awarded $82.6 million on Wednesday after a jury found that energy drink brand Celsius breached a contract with the rapper.

Dillard said he continues to drink Celsius products and even owns some stock in the company. "I'm still a owner in the company," Dillard said. According to the civil complaint, Flo Rida was a brand ambassador for Celsius from 2014 to 2018. The company has consistently sold and collected revenues for its powder form products since then. "And then when it comes down to the success of today, they just forgot about me." Flo Rida, whose real name is Tramar Dillard, and his production company, Strong Arm Productions, had sued Boca Raton-based Celsius Holdings Inc.

Flo Rida Wins $82.6 Million Lawsuit Against Energy Drink Celsius (Rolling Stone)

Flo Rida has emerged victorious in his $82.6 million breach-of-contract lawsuit against the energy drink company Celsius.

During the case, Celsius’ lawyers tried to counter that there hadn’t been any sales markers met, and that Dillard had been paid “far in excess” of what he was owed for the deal (via I was instrumental in the Celsius that you know and love today. A jury in Broward County, Florida sided with the rapper — real name Tramar Lacel Dillard — who accused Celsius of not paying him the stock options and bonuses he was allegedly owed if the company hit certain sales markers.

Flo Rida Beats Celsius Energy Drink Company in $82.6 Million ... (Entrepreneur)

Rapper Flo Rida, a.k.a. Tramar Lacel Dillard, has won an $82.6 million breach-of-contract lawsuit against energy drink company Celsius.

Celsius' lawyers said during the trial that Flo Rida was paid "in excess" of the money owed. The partnership between Flo Rida and Celsius began in 2014 and lasted through 2018. Despite this, the jury ultimately sided with the rapper. [Law & Crime reports](https://lawandcrime.com/live-trials/live-trials-current/flo-rida/flo-rida-wins-lawsuit-against-energy-company-celsius-awarded-damages/) that a Broward County, Florida jury sided with Flo Rida in the case, which his lawyer, John Uustal, described as involving "complicated legal issues." [Flo Rida](https://www.entrepreneur.com/business-news/flo-rida-slams-celsius-with-lawsuit-over-endorsement-deals/442408), a.k.a. The suit, filed in 2021, accused Celsius of not paying the rapper the stock options and bonuses he was allegedly owed.

What is Flo Rida's net worth?... (The Sun)

RAPPER, Flo Rida, is best known for his 2012 album, Wild Ones, featuring a number of hit-charting songs.In 2022, the singer released his first single.

[child](https://www.the-sun.com/topic/celebrity-kids/) with [baby mama](https://www.the-sun.com/topic/celebrity-relationships-and-break-ups/), Alexis Adams. [linked to a number of celebrities](https://www.the-sun.com/entertainment/7173339/flo-rida-dating-history-ex-girlfriends/) including [Brandy Norwood](https://www.the-sun.com/entertainment/6428243/what-happened-brandy-norwood-hospitalized/). [rapper](https://www.the-sun.com/topic/rappers/) and singer who rose to fame in the early 2000s. [net worth](https://www.the-sun.com/topic/net-worths/) is estimated to be $30million, according to [Celebrity Net Worth](https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-celebrities/richest-rappers/flo-rida-net-worth/). [Florida](https://www.the-sun.com/where/florida/), on September 16, 1979. [Spotify](https://www.the-sun.com/topic/spotify/) and 886k followers on

Jury awards rap artist Flo Rida $82.6M in lawsuit with Boca-based ... (Palm Beach Post)

The South Florida-based musician says the Boca Raton company failed to live up to its end of an endorsement deal. The company denied the allegation.

Joining him in the lawsuit were his Hialeah-based company, Strong Arm Productions USA, and D3M Licensing Group, a Wellington company that helped to arrange the endorsement deal in 2014. I was instrumental in the Celsius that you know and love today. The jury reached its decision Wednesday following a trial before Broward Circuit Court Judge David Haimes. I took Celsius all over the world through my videos, concerts, appearances, and social media. The South Florida-based musician says the Boca Raton company failed to live up to its end of an endorsement deal. "From the start, I only wanted what I worked for, nothing more, nothing less.

'Shorty Gras' to feature Flo Rida, Cha Wa, Rebirth Brass Band, more (OffBeat Magazine)

Following the Krewe of Freret's parade on February 11, the third annual Shorty Gras will feature Flo Rida, Cha Wa, Rebirth Brass Band, Flow Tribe, ...

Before that, he and his foundation organized the annual [Tunes For Toys concert](https://www.offbeat.com/news/tunes-for-toys-presents-trombone-shorty-and-the-soul-rebels/) to benefit New Orleans families during the holidays. at Mardi Gras World (1380 Port of New Orleans Pl.). [visit this website](https://shortygrasnola.com/). Augustine, Warren Easton, Roots of Music and others to be announced. [returned from a cultural excursion to Havana, Cuba](https://www.offbeat.com/news/trombone-shorty-and-galactic-will-travel-to-havana-cuba-to-educate-young-musicians/) with Galactic and Cimafunk to educate young musicians as part of a five-day musical trip. [Tickets are available here.](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2023-krewe-of-freret-parade-shorty-gras-event-tickets-491089561097?_ga=2.71549717.742965292.1674146893-667169369.1673051435)

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