Famed daredevil and Clearwater resident Robert Craig "Evel" Knievel says that's a little too close to his trademark-protected image and is taking West and his producers to court.
The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court, accuses West of trademark infringement and unauthorized use of Knievel's image.
The suit goes on to say the video tarnished Knievel's image with its vulgar, sexual and racially charged content.
"The guy just disgraced me," said Knievel, 68, who said he hopes to halt showings of the video and win several million dollars.
"I have done the best I can to set an example for children, and then this guy comes along and tries to rip it apart," he said.
The suit names West, Roc-A-Fella Records and music video director Chris Milk as defendants.
West's publicist did not respond to a request for comment.
In the suit, Knievel is described as an "internationally famous motorcycle daredevil who has been a household name since the late 1960s." He registered his name as a trademark in 2001 and, according to the lawsuit, sales of toys and other products bearing his name have grossed more than $300-million."
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He should be slapped with more than a law suit he should be slapped with some sense.
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