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The lawsuit filed by rapper Lil Baby’s holding company, The Holding Co., accuses cannabis company Bay Smokes LLC, its founders Katiana Kay (an erotic content influencer), and William James Goodall of trademark infringement and tarnishing his reputation by selling contaminated and illegal products under his brand name.
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- Contamination and Safety: The lawsuit claims that “WHAM” branded products were found to be “adulterated or unsafe” for human consumption. Independent testing allegedly revealed the presence of microbes such as E. coli, yeast, and mold.
- Illegal THC Levels: While the partnership was intended only for federally legal, low-THC hemp products (under 0.3% THC), the complaint alleges some products tested at over 22% THC, classifying them as illegal marijuana under federal law.
- Brand Tarnishment via “Explicit” Content: The suit asserts the defendants associated Lil Baby’s trademarks—including “Wham,” “Savage Patch,” and “Goon Berries”—with “explicit” adult content and “erotic videos” featuring Kay, which was not authorized under their limited marketing license.
- Unauthorized Control: The defendants are accused of falsely claiming they owned Lil Baby’s trademarks and maintained management over his intellectual property.
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The complaint, The Holding Company LLC v. Bay Smokes LLC et al. (Case No. 2:26-cv-03635), was filed on April 6, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. Lil Baby is seeking unspecified financial damages for trademark infringement, trademark dilution, and false advertising
