50 Cent Can’t Stop Horror Film Release During Suit Over His Name

Rapper and producer 50 Cent failed to convince a California federal judge to block the release of a horror movie he says was promoted using his name in violation of his rights.

Curtis Jackson III—50 Cent’s legal name—failed to demonstrate a sufficient likelihood of success, precluding a preliminary injunction blocking the release of “Skill House,” Judge Hernan D. Vera of the US District Court for the Central District of California said in a July 3 order. Key facts remain in dispute regarding whether producer Ryan Kavanaugh and Skill House Movie LLC had secured the right to bill it as a ...