Daniel Arsham Sues Quavo for Copyright Infringement Over Sculpture

Visual artist Daniel Arsham has filed a lawsuit against rapper Quavo, along with Quality Control Music and HYBE America, for copyright infringement over the unauthorized use of Arsham's Ferrari sculpture in a promotional video for Quavo's upcoming song, 'Trappa Rappa.' The lawsuit, filed in March, claims that Quavo featured Arsham's work, the Quartz Eroded 1961 Ferrari GT, in a teaser video without obtaining permission or paying licensing fees. Arsham's legal team asserts that both Quavo and his affiliated companies knowingly profited from the use of the artwork, which is valued at hundreds of thousands of dollars. In addition to seeking monetary damages, Arsham is requesting a permanent injunction to prevent further use of his sculpture. The artist's complaint highlights multiple cease-and-desist letters sent to Quavo's team, which went unanswered. The case underscores ongoing tensions between artists and the entertainment industry regarding copyright and the use of creative works.