12-19-2018, 05:52 PM
Random: Backpack Kid Suing Epic For Inclusion Of Floss Dance Move In Fortnite
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<p>Yesterday, we <a class="external" href="http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2018/12/random_fresh_prince_of_bel-air_actor_suing_epic_for_adding_carlton_dance_move_to_fortnite">found out</a> Alfonso Ribeiro – who played Carlton Banks in the early ’90s television sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air – would be suing Epic Games for adding his character’s dance move to its popular free-to-play multiplayer title <strong><a class="external" href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/switch-eshop/fortnite">Fortnite</a></strong>.</p>
<p>Ribeiro is not the first famous person to take legal action against the video game company now valued at $15 billion and he seemingly won’t be the last, either. In the latest news, Backpack Kid – the self-proclaimed creator of the “Floss” dance – is the latest individual looking to make some extra money from this recent trend. The 16-year-old’s mother and manager have filed a lawsuit on his behalf because they believe the game’s developers are taking advantage of his success.</p>
<p>Like Ribeiro and the rapper 2 Milly, Backpack Kid is also in the process of copyrighting his dance move. When <a class="external" href="https://www.tmz.com/2018/12/18/backpack-kid-sues-fortnite-creator-floss-dance-alfonso-ribeiro-carlton-dance-nba-2k/?vtest=100">speaking to TMZ</a>, Backpack Kid said the decision to take legal action wasn’t motivated by money. In a previous interview in June, the boy said he was happy to be represented in the game, even if he wasn’t credited.</p>
<p><em>What do you think about this? Which side are you supporting? Tell us in the comments.</em></p>
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<p>Yesterday, we <a class="external" href="http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2018/12/random_fresh_prince_of_bel-air_actor_suing_epic_for_adding_carlton_dance_move_to_fortnite">found out</a> Alfonso Ribeiro – who played Carlton Banks in the early ’90s television sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air – would be suing Epic Games for adding his character’s dance move to its popular free-to-play multiplayer title <strong><a class="external" href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/switch-eshop/fortnite">Fortnite</a></strong>.</p>
<p>Ribeiro is not the first famous person to take legal action against the video game company now valued at $15 billion and he seemingly won’t be the last, either. In the latest news, Backpack Kid – the self-proclaimed creator of the “Floss” dance – is the latest individual looking to make some extra money from this recent trend. The 16-year-old’s mother and manager have filed a lawsuit on his behalf because they believe the game’s developers are taking advantage of his success.</p>
<p>Like Ribeiro and the rapper 2 Milly, Backpack Kid is also in the process of copyrighting his dance move. When <a class="external" href="https://www.tmz.com/2018/12/18/backpack-kid-sues-fortnite-creator-floss-dance-alfonso-ribeiro-carlton-dance-nba-2k/?vtest=100">speaking to TMZ</a>, Backpack Kid said the decision to take legal action wasn’t motivated by money. In a previous interview in June, the boy said he was happy to be represented in the game, even if he wasn’t credited.</p>
<p><em>What do you think about this? Which side are you supporting? Tell us in the comments.</em></p>
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