Key Points
- Photographer says Drake copied a photo from his series. The image shows a pool bordered by many firearms.
- Lawsuit says the clip ran in a July livestream premiere. Plaintiff seeks damages and a jury trial in court.
- Drake released the video as part of his Iceman series. Defendants deny wrongdoing in other recent music legal fights.
Drake (Aubrey Drake Graham) has been sued over a music video scene. Photographer Gabriele Galimberti filed the complaint in federal court this week.
The suit says the video copies an image from The Ameriguns project. That project shows a family by a pool surrounded by many guns. The court dismisses Drake lawsuit covered the dispute and legal moves.
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Galimberti says Drake used an unauthorized copy of his photo. The filing calls the act willful and brazen in tone.
The suit names Drake and multiple labels and companies as defendants. Plaintiff asks for a jury trial and unspecified damages from court.
Drake released the video on July Fourth as part of Iceman. The clip runs just over four minutes and drew wide attention.
The case arrives amid other legal fights linked to his music. A recent ValidUpdates story on Spotify accused of fake streams showed industry legal pressure.
Legal next steps
Galimberti asks the court to stop copies and award damages. His lawyers say the image is central to the Ameriguns project.
Drake’s team has not publicly answered the new complaint yet. A representative did not return messages seeking comment, according to filings.
The suit asks a jury to decide damages over the alleged copy. A court date and case schedule have not been set publicly
