50 Cent’s try to dam the horror movie “Skillhouse” over alleged misuse of his picture and likeness failed.

50 Cent didn’t persuade a federal decide to dam the upcoming launch of the horror movie Skillhouse after alleging the venture used his picture and not using a signed deal or compensation.

On July 3, U.S. District Judge Hernán D. Vera denied the rapper’s request for a preliminary injunction, clearing the way in which for the movie’s theatrical debut on July 11 by way of Fathom Events.

The lawsuit, filed in April by 50 Cent and his company NYC Vibe, accuses producers Ryan Kavanaugh of exploiting his name, voice, and likeness without authorization.

“Here, the parties disagree as to the critical fact in the case: whether Jackson signed the Binding Term Sheet and/or Certificate of Employment (collectively the ‘Agreement’) on August 2, 2022,” Judge Vera wrote in his ruling. “But even accepting Plaintiffs’ contention that no final Agreement was ever executed, the evidence before the Court raises numerous (and substantive) disputes of fact and law concerning whether the parties’ course of conduct evinces mutual agreement as to the Agreement’s material terms.”

The lawsuit claims that 50 Cent and his son, Sire, participated in filming scenes for Skillhouse in 2022 beneath the idea {that a} formal contract would observe.

According to courtroom filings, no finalized settlement was ever signed, and neither 50 Cent nor his son obtained fee or inventive management over the venture.

The criticism additionally accuses the defendants of selling the movie utilizing 50 Cent’s model and likeness with out consent, citing trademark infringement, false promoting, and violation of publicity rights.

50 Cent argued that the unauthorized use of his mental property might harm his popularity and enterprise ventures.

Despite these claims, the decide dominated that fifty Cent didn’t meet the authorized threshold for halting the discharge, although the broader lawsuit stays lively.

Directed by Josh Stolberg, Skillhouse stars TikTook character Bryce Hall, Paige VanZant, and Neal McDonough. The movie delves into the darker features of influencer tradition and was shot in 2022.

Skillhouse continues to be set to hit theaters on July 11.

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