LeBron James Sued For Allegedly Stealing "More Than An Athlete" Slogan

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A youth organization claims LeBron completely stole their slogan.

UPDATE: Attorney's for Uninterrupted have responded to Game Plan's accusations with the following statement: "The complaint filed by Game Plan today is meritless and contains numerous factual inaccuracies. Uninterrupted owns prior rights in and to the More Than An Athlete trademark."

LeBron James is one of the most famous athletes in the world and he has a ton of endeavors outside of the sports world. One of his biggest accomplishments is his Uninterrupted brand which boasts television shows like HBO's The Shop. One of the slogans that has been a huge part of the shoe is "More Than An Athlete." LeBron has used this slogan on shoes and constantly refers to himself as someone who goes above and beyond the realm of sports. Over the last couple of years, James has centered many of his efforts around the "More Than An Athlete" brand.

According to TMZ, a youth organization in Maryland called Game Plan is currently suing the Los Angeles Lakers superstar as they believe he completely ripped off the "More Than An Athlete" phrase. The organization points to a 2017 NBA game where members of Game Plan attended a Cleveland Cavaliers game. The members were wearing T-Shirts that said: "I Am More Than An Athlete."

LeBron James Sued For Allegedly Stealing "More Than An Athlete" Slogan
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The organization says LeBron has been monetizing the slogan and since Game Plan holds the registered trademark, they believe they are owed some money. In fact, Game Plan is suing the likes of Uninterrupted, Nike, Disney and Take-Two Interactive Software Inc for $33 million.

Stay tuned for updates on this legal battle as we will be sure to bring them to you.


About The Author
Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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