Stepdaughter of rapper T.I., Zonnique Pullins went viral after she purchased a new car in the wake of her family’s recent legal victory.
The Harris family won a $71 million lawsuit against toymaker MGA Entertainment, and T.I.’s stepdaughter Zonnique has showcased her new Mercedes-Benz in videos that are circulating online, as per a SK report
Back in September 2024, T.I. and his wife, Tameka “Tiny” Harris, were awarded $17.9 million in actual damages and $53.6 million in punitive damages after a jury ruled that MGA’s popular O.M.G. Dolls line infringed on the likeness and trade dress of the real-life teen pop group OMG Girlz, which includes Pullins.
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TI's stepdaughter, Zonnique, buys herself a new car just days after the Harris family won a $71 million lawsuit in the OMG Girlz trial.
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The three-week trial was first reported by ‘Law360’, and ended in favor of the Harris family.
Fans have taken to social media, particularly on X to react, with one user stating, :“That’s life-changing money.” Another said, : “T.I.’s stepdaughter Zonnique getting a new car right after such a big win for the Harris family is definitely a power move.”
The legal battle initially began back in 2021, and spanned across three trials.
The first trial in January 2023 ended due to inadmissible testimony, and the second resulted in a verdict that was in favor of MGA.
However, the Harris family appealed, and the third trial then concluded in their favor, but MGA still has the option to appeal the ruling.
In a separate development, T.I. announced his retirement from live performances, indicating the lawsuit’s resolution as a key factor.
In an interview with 96.1 The Beat on October 10, he then revealed that his final show will be on December 19 at the station’s Jingle Ball concert in Atlanta.
“I don’t need the money anymore, and I don’t want to perform,” T.I. said. “I’m not interested in being paid to hop around and sweat for entertainment.”
T.I. and his collaborator, Young Dro, joked about the future of T.I.’s career, with Dro quipping that he would be taking over any shows that T.I. declined.
Following the verdict, the American rapper praised his wife and daughter for their perseverance and support, and told Rolling Stone, : “Justice was served. It’s a testament to the relentlessness and resilience of my wife, daughter, and nieces. We’re just happy we could fight for creatives and protect our intellectual property.”
MGA Entertainment on the other hand has not yet indicated whether they plan to appeal the decision, and the family, just like many others will be keeping close tabs on how this one eventually pans out.
