Last month, it's revealed that a trial over claims that the 'In Da Club' rapper had male enhancement surgery at Angela Kogan's MedSpa is scheduled for July next year.
- Dec 13, 2022
AceShowbiz - 50 Cent is receiving his early Christmas present as he scores a small victory in a penile enhancement lawsuit against plastic surgeon Angela Kogan and her businesses, Perfection Plastic Surgery and MedSpa. A judge has ruled that the "In Da Club" rapper can move forward with the case, rejecting Angela's request to dismiss the legal battle.
Judge Robert N. Scola, Jr. ruled on Monday, December 12 that the case is going forward. "This matter is before the Court on the motion to dismiss filed by Defendants Angela Kogan and Perfection Plastic Surgery, Inc. Having carefully considered the briefing and relevant legal authorities, the Court denies the motion," the documents obtained by Radar Online read.
The judge further revealed several reasons why he sided with Fiddy, born Curtis James Jackson III. He first noted that "Florida law prohibits the unauthorized publication of a person's name or likeness for a commercial or advertising purpose," adding, "For these reasons, the Court denies the Defendants' motion to dismiss in its totality."
"All of Jackson's claims remain viable. The parties will continue to observe the deadlines set forth in the Court's Scheduling Order, and are reminded that they may, at any time, file a motion requesting a settlement conference before United States Magistrate Judge Jonathan Goodman," Judge Robert added.
In September, 50 Cent sued Angela and her business after Angela claimed that he underwent surgery in her clinic to improve his manhood. The "Power" co-creator/star then alleged in his lawsuit that Angela and her companies used his photo to promote her businesses.
In the lawsuit, Fif claimed he took a picture with the plastic surgeon back in February 2020 because he thought she was a fan. The TV producer also stated he believes Angela and her companies have since used the image to pimp their products. They allegedly started off by using the photo on social media to promote the plastic surgery clinics.
In the caption of the social media post, Angela and MedSpa wrote, "Thank you @50cent for stopping by the number one med spa @bh_perfection_medspa." When people inquired about the alleged treatment that 50 Cent got at the clinic, the company did bother to clarify the matter.
However, things took a "disturbing" turn in August when The Shade Room published an article about the growing popularity of Brazilian butt lifts as well as penis enhancements. The piece, which included the aforementioned photo, centered on Angela and listed Fiddy as well as Teyana Taylor, Odell Beckham Jr. and more among their clients.
The "Get Rich or Die Tryin' " artist claimed the notion that he has undergone penis enhancement surgery has done him harm. He stressed that it has subjected him to "ridicule" and damaged both his professional and personal reputation. He is demanding the company stop using the picture and is seeking unspecified damages.
Last month, it's revealed that a trial for the case is set for July next year. Responding to the news, the 47-year-old rapper wrote on Instagram, "yeah my d**k is a BIG DEAL set for trial in july no enhancement necessary,these fools put them selves out of business. SMH."
