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TikTok Is Reportedly Working With LVMH To Limit Bootleg Sales

It seems TikTok is planning to address bootlegging. The company has reportedly asked LVMH for help on how to avoid fakes being sold on the app. Hypebeast is reporting that TikTok is strategizing on how to combat bootlegging. According to Bloomberg News the social media giant is in discussion with the luxury goods conglomerate. Senior Vice President […]

Over $1B Dollars Worth Of Fake Luxury Goods Seized In NYC

Authorities have made a significant dent within the counterfeit industry. Over $1 billion dollars worth of fake goods were seized in NYC.

Jeweler Gifts Lil Baby Rings After Selling Him Bandooloo Patek Phillipe Watch [Video]

HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Prince Williams / Radio One Digital Last week Lil Baby seemingly got finessed by his jeweler. The merchant has admitted to selling him a fake watch and gifted him some free ice for the error. As spotted on Complex the Atlanta trapper turned rapper got the shock of his “Drip Too Hard” career last week. He was alerted that the limited-edition Patek Philippe Nautilus 40th Anniversary timepiece he purchased from Rafaello & Co. was a fake. When news spread the Fake Watch Buster Instagram account did a side by side comparison that detailed all the inconsistencies. Baby then quickly took to social media to call the jewelers out. “Now @rafaelloandco y’all Kno better then to sell ME of all people a FAKE Or anything that could be called a FAKE,” he wrote. ...

Lil Baby Responds To Claims He Bought A Fake Patek Phillipe

HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Prince Williams / Radio One Digital Lil Baby has some more explaining to do. The Internets have called him out for wearing an obviously fake Patek Phillipe watch. As spotted on Complex the trapper turned rapper’s name had some smut thrown on it this week. He recently flexed what was supposed to be a limited-edition Patek Philippe Nautilus 40th Anniversary timepiece. Originally released in 2016, the selection celebrated the 40th anniversary of its casually elegant Nautilus collection. For many aficionados and connoisseurs of classic watchmaking artistry, this was a release that was highly anticipated. The Fake Watch Buster page was first to call fake in a very detailed post that pointed out the irregularities. “He got scammed and m...

Nipsey Hussle Estate Sues Companies Selling Bootleg Merch

HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Cabana Life / Cabana Life The vultures are out and are trying to feed on Nipsey Hussle’s name. His estate is now filing a lawsuit against a company who is selling unauthorized merch. As spotted on TMZ the late great rapper’s likeness is being used by individuals who do not have any true connections to him or his inner circle. According to the article his brother and administrator to his estate, Samiel Asghedom, has just filed a lawsuit against several corporations that he believes are illegally selling fake Marathon clothing. He claims that the Nipsey Hussle estate has rights to several trademarks that are synonymous with the “Racks In The Middle” rapper. This includes the iconic “Crenshaw” logo for clothing and another clothing line billed as “...

Nipsey Hussle Estate Sues Companies Selling Bootleg Merch

HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Cabana Life / Cabana Life The vultures are out and are trying to feed on Nipsey Hussle’s name. His estate is now filing a lawsuit against a company who is selling unauthorized merch. As spotted on TMZ the late great rapper’s likeness is being used by individuals who do not have any true connections to him or his inner circle. According to the article his brother and administrator to his estate, Samiel Asghedom, has just filed a lawsuit against several corporations that he believes are illegally selling fake Marathon clothing. He claims that the Nipsey Hussle estate has rights to several trademarks that are synonymous with the “Racks In The Middle” rapper. This includes the iconic “Crenshaw” logo for clothing and another clothing line billed as “...

Instagram Cracks Down On Companies Selling Fake Likes And Engagement

HipHopWired Featured Video Source: SOPA Images / Getty Instagram wants to put an end to the cap. They have started to crack down on companies who offer fake engagement. As spotted on Vice Magazine the insanely popular social media app is getting serious on third party brands cooking the books when it comes to taps to the heart icon. According to the article Facebook, who owns IG, served LikeUp.Me with a cease and desist last week. In response the company shut down their site with a message saying “Sorry, LikeUp isn’t working :(. This service will no longer work. Sorry. Refunds for the last month are being processed. If you didn’t get a refund after July 1, 2021, please send your order number & the email you used to sign up here: hello@likeup.me”. The story is further validated by ...

Canal Street Boss: Rick Ross Caught Wearing A Bandooloo Louis Vuitton Outfit, Allegedly

Source: @richforever / Instagram While he makes it look good Rick Ross might not be rolling as right as we all thought. The Miami native was recently caught draped in bandooloo designer. As spotted on Hot New Hip-Hop the rapper who once said he is going to stunt even if he has to break a bone might need to have a conversation with his stylist. Last week he posted a photo to his Instagram showing him boarding a private plane. While luxury travel isn’t anything new to the Maybach Music Group boss, the outfit he had on left many of his fans and fashion experts scratching their heads. The vibes were a head to toe Luis Vuitton monogram fit but the authenticity has been called into question. Several streetwear social media accounts were quick to point out that both the apparel and the ...