OutKast sue rapper/producer Ovrkast for trademark infringement and “malicious intent”

OutKast have filed a lawsuit against rapper and producer Ovrkast – accusing him of trademark infringement and “malicious intent”. The holding company of OutKast’s André 3000 and Big Boi, High Schoolers LLC, filed the suit in a Georgia federal court last week (September 16). They claim that Ovrkast – real name Silas Wilson – has used the stage name, knowing that it could deceive people into thinking he is associated with them. In their 31-page complaint, they accuse him of trademark infringement and unfair competition. The Atlanta duo also outlined efforts that they had made up to this point to protect their name and avoid any confusion from listeners. An example they gave of their likenesses being confused was a 2025 interview with Rolling Stone, where Ovrkast allegedly said that he has noticed that some people “read Ovrkast [as] Outkast”. OutKast’s trademark company is suing rapper/producer Ovrkast, accusing him of trademark infringement and breaching an agreement that allegedly required him to stop using the “OVRKAST” name by July 15 ⚖️ According to the complaint, Ovrkast had agreed to adopt “OVERKXST” as his… pic.twitter.com/54jHP5KA6U — Kurrco (@Kurrco) September 22, 2026 The d...