Coverage dated October 16, 2022 to October 18, 2022

George Floyd's family sues Kanye for $250M, plus cease-and-desist

Headline from Fox32 Chicago, on the newest of 2 developments

On Oct. 18, George Floyd's daughter, the child's mother and their attorneys announced a multi-million-dollar lawsuit against Kanye West for his "repugnant" comments on Floyd's death during an episode of "Drink Champs".

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  1. George Floyd's family 'absolutely going to sue' Kanye West over remarks regarding his death

    Headline from FOX 4 Dallas ·

  2. Newest

    George Floyd's family sues Kanye for $250M, plus cease-and-desist

    Headline from Fox32 Chicago ·

Reports & sources

45 articles, oldest first.

  1. BizPac Review

    George Floyd's family may file defamation lawsuit against Kanye West over cause of death remark (opens BizPac Review)

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    BizPac Review's feed description

    George Floyd's family says they are considering suing Kanye West for defamation after he claimed that Floyd died from a fentanyl overdose.

  2. Washington Examiner

    Lawyer for George Floyd family assembles team to mull lawsuit against Ye (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Comments from Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, about the death of George Floyd could trigger a lawsuit.

  3. NBC News

    Kanye West's false claim about George Floyd's death may spur lawsuit (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    A medical examiner ruled that police officers' restraint of Floyd and compression of his neck were the primary causes of death.

  4. Newsweek

    George Floyd's family considering Kanye West lawsuit, lawyer says (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The Grammy-winning hip hop star and designer is in hot water for claiming Floyd died as a result of having an opiate in his blood, a substantiated claim.

  5. CBS News

    George Floyd's family considering lawsuit against Kanye West after fentanyl claim (opens CBS News)

    Published

    CBS News's feed description

    Kanye West's latest controversial remarks could land him in a legal battle.

  6. Foxla

    George Floyd's family 'absolutely going to sue' Kanye West over remarks regarding his death (opens Foxla)

    Published

    Foxla's feed description

    "They hit him with the fentanyl. If you look, the guy’s knee wasn’t even on his neck like that.” Kanye made this controversial remark- on the death of George Floyd.

  7. The Daily Caller

    REPORT: George Floyd’s Family Lawyer Is Exploring Every Avenue To Sue Kanye West (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    Civil rights attorney Lee Merritt is on behalf of the Floyd family by pursuing all possible legal options to sue Kanye West for his comments about Floyd.

  8. The Guardian

    Family of George Floyd considers legal action over Kanye West comments (opens The Guardian)

    Published

    The Guardian's feed description

    Rapper alleges on podcast that Floyd died from drug abuse, despite former police officer Derek Chauvin’s conviction for murder

  9. The Guardian

    George Floyd’s family sues Kanye West for saying he died from drug abuse (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Rapper alleged Floyd died from a fentanyl overdose on a podcast, sparking a $250m lawsuit

  10. Fox32 Chicago

    George Floyd's family sues Kanye for $250M, plus cease-and-desist (opens Fox32 Chicago)

    Published

    Fox32 Chicago's feed description

    On Oct. 18, George Floyd's daughter, the child's mother and their attorneys announced a multi-million-dollar lawsuit against Kanye West for his "repugnant" comments on Floyd's death during an episode of "Drink Champs".

  11. Los Angeles Times

    After Kanye West disputes cause of death, George Floyd's family sues rapper for $250M (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    Kanye West questioned the cause of George Floyd's 2020 death in an episode of the 'Drink Champs' podcast. He claimed that Floyd did not die of police brutality.

  12. KVIA El Paso

    Lawyers for George Floyd's daughter draft cease-and-desist letter to Kanye West (opens KVIA El Paso)

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    KVIA El Paso's feed description

    (CNN) -- Roxie Washington, acting on behalf of her daughter with the late George Floyd, has retained attorneys after Kanye West made a claim about fentanyl and Floyd's death. The artist, designer and entrepreneur, who has changed his name to Ye, spoke about Floyd's death during a recent episode of t…

  13. Washington Examiner

    George Floyd family threatens $250M lawsuit against Kanye West (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    The family of the late George Floyd is planning to file a $250 million lawsuit against Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, over his comments about Floyd's death.

  14. Hot Air

    George Floyd's family sue Ye for $250M over drug comments (opens Hot Air)

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    Hot Air's feed description

    The mother of George Floyd’s daughter has launched a $250 million legal bid against Kanye West after his controversial comments about his death. West claimed that Floyd, who was murdered by Minneapoli...

  15. CBS News

    Lawyers for mother of George Floyd's child share intent to sue Kanye West for $250M (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    "Mr. Floyd's cause of death is well-settled through evidence presented in courts of law during the criminal and civil trials that were the result of his untimely and horrific death," the letter reads.

  16. NBC News

    Attorneys for George Floyd's daughter send Kanye West a cease-and-desist letter over remarks about his death (opens NBC News)

    Published

    NBC News's feed description

    In a recent interview with the podcast "Drink Champs," Kanye West, who now goes by Ye, questioned the cause of George Floyd's death, falsely suggesting it was due to fentanyl use.

  17. Newsweek

    George Floyd's family to sue Kanye West for $250 million (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The family is preparing to sue the rapper for $250 million for "misappropriation, defamation and infliction of emotional distress."

  18. Forbes

    George Floyd’s Family Will Sue Kanye West For $250 Million Over False Comments About Death (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    West falsely said Floyd died from fentanyl, and not Derek Chauvin kneeling on his neck.

  19. Lamag

    George Floyd's Family Sues Kanye for $250 Mil for Fentanyl O.D. Lie (opens Lamag)

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    Lamag's feed description

    Roxie Washington, George Floyd's mother, says in the lawsuit that West made "false statements" about George to "promote his brands."

  20. BizPac Review

    George Floyd's gold-digging family looks for payday, sues Kanye West for $250M (opens BizPac Review)

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    BizPac Review's feed description

    The family of George Floyd is suing Kanye for $250 million after he said that Floyd died of a drug overdose rather than police brutality.

  21. ABC 10 Sacramento

    Lawsuit on behalf of George Floyd's daughter to be filed against Kanye West (opens ABC 10 Sacramento)

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    ABC 10 Sacramento's feed description

    The artist, who now goes by “Ye," attempted to link Floyd’s death to fentanyl during an interview on the "Drink Champs" podcast.

  22. Wyoming Public Media

    The family of George Floyd plans to file a $250 million lawsuit against Ye (opens Wyoming Public Media)

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    Wyoming Public Media's feed description

    The announcement of the lawsuit comes after Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, made comments about Floyd's death on the podcast Drink Champs.

  23. Washington Times

    George Floyd’s family to sue Kanye West for $250 million; cease-and-desist letter sent (opens Washington Times)

    Published

    Washington Times's feed description

    The family of George Floyd is planning to file a $250 million lawsuit against Kanye West over the mogul rapper’s suggestion that fentanyl killed Floyd, not the knee restraint used by former Minneapolis police officer and convicted murderer Derek Chauvin.

  24. Breitbart News

    Report: Mother of George Floyd's Daughter Announces $250 Million Lawsuit against Kanye West (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    The mother of George Floyd's daughter has reportedly announced a $250 million lawsuit against Kanye West, claiming the billionaire rapper and fashion mogul's recent comments in which he seemed to attribute Floyd's death to fentanyl and not police brutality have "retraumatized" her daughter.

  25. WFMZ Allentown

    Kanye West sued for 250 million over George Floyd comments (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    WFMZ Allentown's feed description

    The mother of George Floyd's daughter has filed a $250 million lawsuit against Kanye West over his recent comments about the man's death.

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