# Outkast Sues Ovrkast Over Trademark Name Clash

> Outkast sues rapper Ovrkast for trademark infringement after he refused to change his name despite prior agreement.
- Title: Outkast Sues Ovrkast Over Trademark Name Clash · Billboard
- Summary: Outkast sues rapper Ovrkast for trademark infringement after he refused to change his name despite prior agreement. Outkast claims Ovrkast knowingly used a…
- Keywords: outkast, ovrkast, trademark, name, lawsuit, settlement, hiphop, Sues, Clash, Billboard
- Source: Billboard — https://billboard.com/pro/outkast-sues-rapper-ovrkast-trademark-lawsuit-similar-name
- Author: Bill Donahue
- Published: 2026-09-23T00:46:15+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: outkast, ovrkast, trademark, name, lawsuit, settlement, hiphop
## Outkast Lawsuit
Outkast sued rapper Ovrkast for trademark infringement over his nearly identical name after he refused to change it despite a prior settlement agreement.
## Settlement Agreement
Outkast demanded Ovrkast change his name to 'Overkxst' in a settlement over a year ago, which he agreed to but later refused to implement.
## Ovrkast's Response
Ovrkast commented on the lawsuit in an Instagram post, saying, 'I thought it was love?' and tagging both Outkast members.

> I thought it was love?
## Consumer Confusion
Ovrkast admitted fans confuse his name with Outkast, stating, 'The n**** think he Outkast.'

> The n**** think he Outkast
## Trademark History
Outkast previously settled a trademark lawsuit against EDM duo ATLiens over a song name in 2023.
## Next Steps
Outkast claims Ovrkast's continued use of the name will cause further consumer confusion and is in breach of the settlement agreement.
## Key takeaway

Outkast claims Ovrkast knowingly used a nearly identical name after agreeing to swap it for 'Overkxst' in a settlement.