From Billboard · Michael Saponara · · 50s
Lil Wayne Credits Yankees for Logo Change
Lil Wayne says New York Yankees forced him to retire Young Money's classic 'YM' logo due to trademark similarities.
In brief
Lil Wayne says New York Yankees forced him to retire Young Money's classic 'YM' logo due to trademark similarities. Lil Wayne changed Young Money's logo after Yankees sent cease-and-desist letter over trademark similarities. Originally reported by Billboard.
YM Logo Change
Lil Wayne changed Young Money's classic interlocking 'YM' logo after Yankees sent cease-and-desist letter.
“Before the Yankees sued me, I had a YM and it looked too much like the Yankees.”
Yankees Trademark Claim
Yankees sent cease-and-desist letter claiming Young Money logo resembled their interlocking 'NY' insignia.
“They just sent me a cease-and-desist”
Logo History
Young Money's vintage logo was popular in late 2000s and early 2010s, featured on Miami condo elevator doors.
Wayne's Reaction
Wayne respected Yankees' decision, saying he felt cooler getting a letter from legends.
“I felt more cooler getting a letter from the Yankees”
Yankees' Legacy
Yankees created interlocking NY logo in 1909, over a century before Young Money rose to fame.
The bottom line
Lil Wayne changed Young Money's logo after Yankees sent cease-and-desist letter over trademark similarities.
