T. I. (Clifford Harris) and Tiny Harris have successfully won a $71 million lawsuit against MGA Entertainment, culminating a four-year legal battle over the likenesses of their girl group, OMG Girlz. The couple's journey through the courts included three trials, with the latest one resulting in a unanimous jury decision in their favor. The jury found that seven dolls from the L.

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Dolls line closely imitated the appearance and branding of the OMG Girlz, a group that Tiny founded in 2009. The lawsuit faced significant hurdles, including a mistrial and an earlier ruling that favored the toymaker. However, after the Supreme Court allowed the case to focus on issues of customer confusion, the couple was able to secure a retrial. The ruling not only benefits T. I.

and Tiny but also raises important questions about intellectual property rights and the responsibilities of toy manufacturers in representing real-life figures. Some dolls in the line were also found to bear resemblance to other artists, including Beyoncé and Lady Gaga. This landmark case signifies a critical moment for artists seeking to protect their likenesses in the commercial space.