Cardi B’s Whipshots model faces worldwide turbulence as a UK distributor sues over a failed abroad rollout.

Cardi B’s Whipshots model has turn into the middle of a global authorized struggle after a UK distributor sued its US proprietor over a failed abroad launch.

Whipshots is the vodka-infused whipped cream beverage co-created with Cardi B and developed by Starco Brands Inc. The product debuted in 2021, with Cardi B driving a lot of its public identification.

Cardi B didn’t sit on the sidelines after the launch. She promoted Whipshots on her Instagram feed and in public occasions tied on to the model. She celebrated retail debuts, highlighted consuming events and used her social attain to maintain Whipshots trending lengthy after its shelf releases.

Cardi B’s relentless hustle powered the model to nicely over 5 million cans bought within the United States, as Whip Shots expanded into main retailers nationwide. Buoyed by that momentum, Starco pursued a global rollout.

In August 2024, Global Brands Ltd agreed to function the unique distributor for the United Kingdom and Ireland. The settlement included obligations for advertising help and coordination to leverage Cardi B’s star energy overseas.

Trouble started when trademark points emerged abroad. According to authorized docs obtained by AllHipHop, Starco didn’t management the Whipshots trademark within the UK and Ireland.

A 3rd get together claimed possession of the rights and demanded all gross sales cease.

Global Brands says it was compelled to instantly pull Whipshots from outlets. The distributor claims that the motion worn out income and market momentum as vacation gross sales approached.

The grievance additionally says Starco didn’t ship on its advertising cooperation tied to Cardi B’s involvement, together with promised efforts to make her obtainable for launch occasions and promotional actions within the UK and Ireland.

Global Brands issued a proper breach discover in October 2025 and later terminated the settlement. The firm now seeks at the least hundreds-of-thousandst in damages associated to misplaced income and unrecovered prices.

Despite her intensive promotional presence with the model, Cardi B shouldn’t be accused of any wrongdoing within the lawsuit. She shouldn’t be named as a defendant and isn’t a part of the authorized motion concentrating on Starco.

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