From Rolling Stone · Nancy Dillon · · 40s
Outkast Sues Ovrkast Over Name Confusion
Outkast claims Ovrkast stole its famous name after a 2025 interview.
In brief
Outkast claims Ovrkast stole its famous name after a 2025 interview. Outkast sued Ovrkast for trademark infringement after the rapper used a name nearly identical to theirs. Originally reported by Rolling Stone.
Outkast Sues Ovrkast
Outkast filed a lawsuit against Ovrkast for trademark infringement.
Ovrkast's Real Name
Ovrkast is Silas Wilson, a record producer from Oakland.
2025 Interview Confusion
Ovrkast admitted consumers confused his name with Outkast.
“They read Ovrkast [as] Outkast. They're like, oh my God, I thought they said Outkast.”
Settlement Agreement
Outkast and Ovrkast agreed to change Ovrkast to Overkxst by July 2026.
Ovrkast Reneged
Ovrkast skipped the name change and suggested new names.
What Happens Next
Outkast claims Ovrkast broke the settlement agreement.
The short version
Outkast sued Ovrkast for trademark infringement after the rapper used a name nearly identical to theirs.
