Robert "Evel" Knievel days before his death in November 2007 Robert "Evel" Knievel Evel Kanyevel November 2007
What famous stuntman sued Kanye for purported use of his likeness in 2006? When was the suit settled? Which celebrity sued West in 2006 for trademark infrigement? What was the name of the nickname Kanye West took on in his video "Touch the Sky"? When did Knievel settle the argument with West?
In December 2006, Robert "Evel" Knievel sued West for trademark infringement in West's video for "Touch the Sky". Knievel took issue with a "sexually charged video" in which West takes on the persona of "Evel Kanyevel" and attempts flying a rocket over a canyon. The suit claimed infringement on Knievel's trademarked name and likeness. Knievel also claimed that the "vulgar and offensive" images depicted in the video damaged his reputation. The suit sought monetary damages and an injunction to stop distribution of the video. West's attorneys argued that the music video amounted to satire and therefore was covered under the First Amendment. Just days before his death in November 2007, Knievel amicably settled the suit after being paid a visit from West, saying, "I thought he was a wonderful guy and quite a gentleman."
question: What famous stuntman sued Kanye for purported use of his likeness in 2006?, answer: Robert "Evel" Knievel | question: When was the suit settled?, answer: days before his death in November 2007 | question: Which celebrity sued West in 2006 for trademark infrigement?, answer: Robert "Evel" Knievel | question: What was the name of the nickname Kanye West took on in his video "Touch the Sky"?, answer: Evel Kanyevel | question: When did Knievel settle the argument with West?, answer: November 2007