Sculptor Daniel Arsham has agreed to permanently dismiss his copyright lawsuit against rapper Quavo over the unauthorized use of his “Quartz Eroded 1961 Ferrari GT” sculpture. The artwork appeared in a 45-second promotional video and photo carousel for the single “Trappa Rappa” on Instagram and TikTok. Court filings confirm the dismissal was mutual, though the presence or exact terms of a financial settlement remain undisclosed. Quavo’s legal team initially argued a lack of substantial similarity and prior authorization by Arsham’s legal agent as their primary defenses.
This case underscores the increasing copyright liabilities artists face when deploying rapid-turnaround visual assets for social media marketing. The initial inclusion of Quality Control Music and HYBE as defendants demonstrates how visual infringement claims can quickly escalate to target parent corporate entities, making rigorous clearance protocols essential for all short-form video campaigns.
Curated by MusicResearch.com from Billboard Pro. Read the full article at: Quavo Lawsuit Over Ferrari Sculpture in ‘Trappa Rappa’ Promo Video Dropped by Artist
