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Fresh Prince Star Alfonso Ribeiro Sues Fortnite over ‘Carlton Dance’

The former “Fresh Prince Of Belair” actor Alfonso Ribeiro is the latest celeb to sue the Fortnite for stealing the famous dance his character, Carlton Banks, did on the show throughout the series.

The two video game companies are being accused of unfairly making money from Ribeiro’s “creative expression, likeness and celebrity”.

Mr Ribeiro is currently trying to copyright the dance moves, according to the papers, and is looking to get money from both Epic Games and Take-Two Interactive for what he alleges they’ve done.

This latest lawsuit follows the one 2 Milly filed earlier this month for jacking his “Milly Rock” dance. The rapper believes the game creators are taking from the black culture with without crediting or asking for permission. While that lawsuit is still being sorted out, it looks like Alfonso’s is ready to take on the fight!

Alfonso’s attorney, David Hecht of Pierce Bainbridge Beck Price & Hecht LLP, tells TMZ,

“It is widely recognized that Mr. Ribeiro’s likeness and intellectual property have been misappropriated by Epic Games in the most popular video game currently in the world, Fortnite.”

He continues,

“Epic has earned record profits off of downloadable content in the game, including emotes like “Fresh.” Yet Epic has failed to compensate or even ask permission from Mr. Ribeiro for the use of his likeness and iconic intellectual property.”

Press play below to see the dance moves from Fortnite & “The Fresh Prince” and tell us your thoughts in the comment box below!

“The Carlton” Dance:

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