T.I. and Tiny Awarded $53 Million in MGA Lawsuit

Rapper T.I. and his wife, Tameka 'Tiny' Harris, have achieved a significant legal victory against MGA Entertainment, receiving a total of $71.5 million in a lawsuit over copyright infringement related to the O.M.G. Dolls. A federal judge reinstated $53.6 million in punitive damages along with $17.9 million in actual damages, affirming the jury's prior decision after initially questioning the basis for such a large punitive sum. The lawsuit centered on claims that MGA used the likeness of the OMG Girlz, a girl group formed by Tiny and including her daughter, to create the dolls without permission. Following a lengthy legal battle, the court ruled that MGA's actions constituted misappropriation and cultural appropriation. Tiny expressed gratitude for the ruling, emphasizing the long struggle to achieve this outcome. The next steps involve the distribution of the awarded funds and whether MGA will pursue further legal appeals.