— has filed a lawsuit against a Black woman who has performed with the name Lady A for the past two decades.the blues singer, Seattle-based Anita White, “demanded a $10 million payment" from them.
“…So reluctantly we have come to the conclusion that we need to ask a court to affirm our right to continue to use the name Lady A, a trademark we have held for many years,” the band said in a statement. “We never even entertained the idea that she shouldn’t also be able to use the name Lady A, and never will – today’s action doesn’t change that.”
The lawsuit filed July 8 notes the band trademarked the name Lady A in 2011 — with no opposition — and their fans have called them by the abbreviation since around 2006. The band created promotional materials and advertised on their website using the name Lady A starting in 2008, the lawsuit claims.
rockn_the Rich people bullying someone in order to steal her name. Really lousy.
Bad look for the group period. Lady A has been used for over two decades by a black women( blues singer) Antebellum said they filed for name ten years ago. So we have a law suit, a rich white group, who’s name was offensive changes. Now tries to use a name that is already in use
Headlines like these feed ignorant people who don’t like to read or research. This lazy generation of kids do everything they can to not use their brain.
They need to check their white privilege at the door.
ladya we still know what the A stands for. Antebellum means:Before the War it is also an architectural design. So why did you change your name again. .stupid
They should be ashamed for suing when they were the one who had stolen the name from the black artist.
READ THE ARTICLE, DAMNIT. The black singer has no argument's to render. When anyone register's a trademark, a public announcement for 90 day's is posted. Hence, no one come's forward to disclaim said trademark, it's your's.
they can always change their name to the Washington Redskins. that will be available soon
Pick the new name Lady Ass, if 'Lady A' is not available.
Go Lady A ( the blues singer)!!
ladya I thought it was tone deaf when you didn’t drop the entire antebellum word from your band name but now suing someone who already had that name is shameful.
that's just wrong
Such click bait....
That’s so wrong of them to do that.
These people are scrambling to fit the bullshit PC culture so fast that they’re tripping over themselves.
That's a patently horrible headline.
ladya, once again, you have shown you stand for no one but yourselves. Because of you selfishness and ignorance you will continue to lose your fans. Country music is for real Americans not a “woke cancel culture”.
changing name to Lady A ? Really? That’s all you got? That is THE SAME NAME only abbreviated + bonus rip off of an artist who has used the name for twenty years? GREEDY bastards. 😡Shame on that sucky band‼️Anita IS Lady A
They should loose! Their new name infringes of the name under which the other lady has been performing for decades! No brainier. It would be the same if my son's band would change it's name to 'the Beatles'
They are a sorry lot ! They suck
Bad, bad headline. The band, Lady A, and the soul artist, Lady A have met and saw common grounds. They have moved forward “with hope”, both had said in a shared post. They had even collaborated in a song. This headline was nothing but a clickbait.
What a way to lose fans..... apparently with not performing during covid, they need the money..... lost my vote
Arrogant ass-wipes.
Well that’s a leading headline if ever I saw one
Not racist at all, why are you starring nothing going on here I have better layers
Bunch of aholes
Shame on you ladyantebeIIum
Just stick with your original band name Lady ANTEBELLUM. The other lady has been Lady A for DECADES. Whereas yours seems like it was on a whim.
I'm trying to figure out how in the hell can you sue this black woman over the name LadyA she has had and performed under for longer than this band has been a band? The sheer arrogance of this group formerly known as Lady Antebellum.
Why should she give up her name? They need to come up with a new one.
Having to share you stage name with a chart topping band with a much larger fan base is pretty much erasure. She's right to fight for it.
They just lost a fan
How dare them do that!! They should be ashamed.
Nope!
Nuts
I would think that she has first choice, not Lady Antebellum just because they decide now to change their name. Not quite fair to the other lady I would say
Never heard of any of them
Lady A (the band) have the dignity to bow out gracefully. The name belongs to someone else. Just because you WANT something doesn't mean you should have it. Pt. Ur faith in GOD, & in Ur music it will turn out well. Use a different name
There was a Lady Antebellum who won her suit (nothing to do with George Floyd), now Lady A, why you suing and not her. Just change your name to Lady Racists
Hate crime.
🗣️Who even asked them to change their name in the first place?
Smh
Dicks
Shouldn't that be the other way around? 🤔
Read PPL!! The band told TODAY they filed the lawsuit after Lady A the blues singer, Seattle-based Anita White, “demanded a $10 million payment' from them. The black woman turned around to sue them...when NO ONE had the trademark. The country band was willing to share it.
So, there are few things at play here: 1. The band is not recognizing the harm they will cause to Anita White if they share the name 2. Anita White has been using and standardizing that name for 2 decades 3. Sharing the nane with her without her getting any compensation is cruel
The things from the cat in the hat have the same problem, so that is why thing 2 sometimes goes by the name- Chocolate thunder...lol
Wow!
Wow nice extremely misleading headline (which you know a majority of people only read)- fanning the flames of racism for clicks. Be proud!
Won’t be listening to these anymore that’s for sure 😡
Recognize the band's name was wrong from the beginning. Don't pretend you didn't know, you just didn't care. Your fans who were OK with it, there is something wrong with them too. Using just one letter doesn't change anything. Now just drop the name and move forward.
Of course white privilege, who had the name first!
This is how you anti-racist 🙄🙄🙄
Very misleading headline - read the article
thank you for saying a Black woman in the title--THAT IS KEY.
Let’s not be racist by being racist. They’re so stupid.
Why, artist formerly known as...She had it first.
ladya WTF It is the other woman who should be suing you! If she used the name first, then they are just being shitty.
The tweet and title of story is misleading
This is really stupid of this band!
STOP it.. she won!!
ladyaandthebigbootypoppas
Lady Antebellum is what happens when a young person drives a Buick.
WTH! It's about to get stupid!
Now, this is racism. Racism out in the open for everyone to see. They’ll get away with it to.
This headline is why you suck. The actual story is so different from what this headline would have you believe. And why mention race in the headline? What role does race actually play in this story, other than you trying to stoke the fire.
“...after she demanded $10million for the name”. Enough with the clickbait,
They are white, so must be intitled. They knew This was her name before they changed theirs.
I'm always amazed at people who comment without reading, of course the misleading headline doesn't help.
A Perfect example of self-involved White Privilege!! They are 2lazy or horrors unimaginative to find THIER own band name- so let's steal from a poor black less fortunate singer instead!! WhiteTrash RacistLadyAntebellum
White privilege. How are you going to sue someone for using that same name first [at least 20 years]. You should've researched first.
The headline is misleading, probably intentionally. Read the article, it’s not how the headline sounds. Another example of the baiting & misleading tactics that keeps pushing me away from NBC.
I’m a radio guy and I still call them “Lady Antebellum.” Next!
How low class of them
They need to rename their group completely. She had it for decades before them!
But the A in the band’s name still stands for antebellum whereas the A in the singer’s name is short for her name -Anita. No contest...plus they knew enough to reach out to her and “allow” her to keep using it. Tacky
They shouldn’t have changed their name to begin with.
The title of this article is pretty misleading...
Does Lady Antebellum not realize how racist they are being from trying to not be racist?! They are trying to steal the name of an already established black artist because they are white and have more money and they want it!
They need to just give this woman the $10 million. Also for them to say they’ve been widely recognized as lady a since 2008 or whatever. That’s absolutely not true. I’ve been aware of this band since then and they’re name was always “lady antebellum” til last week
They own the name legally and have for over a decade. It doesn’t matter that some no name singer uses it as a nickname.
Tf?
Oh my God. Just pick a new name for the band. I get that they already own the trademark but this all started because they didn't want to be racist. Exploiting trademark laws to gain advantage against a black person is the wrong way to go about that.
They’ve owned the name for a while. But the individual decides to cash out at a $10 million demand? Sue her is right!
They may have changed their name But the Antebellum legacy lives deep within their mindsets Smdh!!!! How entitled can they get...
What's the A stand for?
You 'MSM' are just looking for a race war.
I'm so glad I hated that band even when they were lady antebellum. ladya is a bunch of hacks that need to go away
That's really woke during black singer far her name 😡
So wait, they changed their name to be more racially sensitive but are suing a black artist that has performed under the name for 20 years? They make be pitch perfect but holy fuck are they tone deaf!
TL;DR Singer demanded $10 mil. Band, who owns trademark (without opposition since 2011), said no. Going to court instead.
They are horrible hypocrites like most white liberals.
Yeah before you condemn them, read the dang article.
I am just really curious about what their legal theory is that will support the claim that they should have the name over someone who registered it first, and has actively used it ever since, at least a decade before them.
Read the article people 🙄
Love the twist on this story. The woman who had the name spoke to the band and they came to an agreement. She is now changing her story.
Unbelievable...🤦🏻♂️
Very misleading title. They are counter suing (for no money) a performer for a name they had trademarked. After reaching out and trying to make amends.
Who trademarked it first? End of story. Next.
Trepanatus see this? Why change their name? I told you that was some BS!
Your header is very misleading! Based on the comments, no one reads articles anymore!!
Yea that's not going to get them many fans.
That sounds like their problem, not hers!!!
is trash
So let me get this straight. LadyAntebellum decides to change their name b/c they finally woke up to the fact that, ya know, the Antebellum South was racist, so THEY decide to change their name to LadyA and now want this other singer to change her name?WhitePrivilege
This is ridiculous. the band fka Lady Antebellum needs to counteroffer Lady A’s $10 million offer. This has been her livelihood for over 20 years. Just because they want to make this change, it doesn’t mean she has to compromise to her detriment.
White privilege!
People responding without reading the article are just as bad as he racists. You are reacting to what you see not what you learn.
I hope they lose. Wtf?
Find a new name- Lady A for the past 20 yrs. is Gone?
Why not use “The Peckerheads”? Don’t think anyone has that name.
You’ll lose this one. Shouldn’t have to change your name to appease losers
How about “Lady Appropriation”...
Well, that proves that the “A” definitely doesn’t stand for ally.
I love Lady Antebellum’s music, but that’s not right. 😕
I wish you folks were more concerned about Trump reading ish
I read the article. Still think they should have just kept their original name
They should have kept the 'before the war' in their name. It was a better band name. Sadly too many social media junkies are idiots and attack anything their masters don't approve of
For those that can’t do math: real Lady A has been using that name since 2000. Lady antebellum has rights since 2011, 11 years after. They clearly didn’t research if name was taken and as a good colonizer they declared it theirs. Antebellum fits them best
Read the article. There’s more to understand here!
First these rednecks choose a racist name for their band, then they change their name b/c they’re just realizing now that their name commemorates the pre-Civil War South & slavery, and then they sue the Black singer who had this new name first? Where do they get off?
Bad move
Sounds about white.
The stupidity of woke and cancel culture
Lost a ton of respect for ladya Sueing the real Lady A, Anita White. You should be ashamed of yourselfs! You've lost a fan!
It sounds like the Lady has a right to use 'Lady A' to me? But then, ~I'm not a lawyer😏
ladya please just go back to Lady Antabellum. Geez
Not a good look.
Maybe they can call themselves Lady Karen instead
Nothing says “we’re changing our name to something that isn’t part of the Lost Cause” like a lawsuit against a black woman for stealing her own name lol
Perfect example of the Libs “helping.”
They should change their name to Lady Abolitionist if they really wanted to meet this moment. What a bunch of phonies
How is race important. You add to enrage when it suits you.
Just go by Lady Arboretum. Problem solved.
Good thing this headline isn’t misleading .... oh wait ...
Sounds more harmful to black people than those old name was
Because she’s trying to get 10 million from them.
And shame on you, NBC, for the clickbait.
Ooh. Ooh these shitheads
Read the article, people! Yeesh.
They are racist asf They taking advantage of these whyte supremacist laws... something about the legacy of “Lady Antebellum” Pre slavery south was All about taking the inventions of Black slaves and copyrighting and trademarking things to their benefit
Fck them 💯💯💯💯🖕🏽
Ok seriously Former Lady Antebellum....Do better! 2 decades and you think you can bully this black women out of her professional name. Shame on you. You’re parents, fans and more importantly God are watching.
ladya what the heck?
ya’ll stale saltines STFUP
Thats a misleading racist headline. Keep stirring the pot for money NBC.
It was a half a**ed attempt to do the right thing as more of a publicity stunt for BLM, they didn’t signify that the A even stood for anything other than Antebellum & then after finding out they were taking a black singers name, they sue because they had a copywrite on it in 2010
Sources say “Antebellum” sounded too white for them to make enough money
This seems, well, counterproductive.
I hope she gets paid some money, 10 million might be a bit much but the lawyers will figure it out.
Crazy people.
I’m sure they will win there a big time group have attorneys check those things
They seemed to have good itentions. What went wrong?
Oh ..... how racist..... they are using their white privilege to steal what rightfully belongs to a black woman.....oh you can't ever be woke enough.... this is beautiful ;)
If the BAND NAME is Lady Antebellum, and it's changed to Lady A; guess what? It REALLY HASN'T CHANGED because 'A' has no meaning of it's own. It's like the initials of a person's name or like using 'n' or 'f' that represent whole words. 'A' leads back to the original name.
Headline is definitely missing some key details...
FUCK THEM
Shitty headline Facts * they trademarked the name without challenge in 2008 * it’s actually a counter suit as Anita White (Lady A) demanded $10m * Theirs came AFTER they spoke & seemingly worked out an amicable way forward including a new song to be performed together
Just...
Fuck Lady A (The new one).
Just another certain type of person thinking they are owed something for nothing. So tired of this shit. Work hard for what you want. Stop looking for handouts. Jesus Christ. I haaaate lady antebellum but I hope they win in this case
They can fuck themselves! No respect for them.
Really! And they are suing her? Where is that wrong?
This headline makes no fucking sense. It's the original soul singer Lady Athat has filed the law suit against the newer Lady A, (formerly Lady Antebellum). Saved y'all a click on this ridiculous clickbait nonsense.
fire your editor for posting this crap. In times when credibility is under scrutiny, posting clickbait fuels the idea that media can’t be trusted. DO BETTER.
It’s shows how bias people are subconsciously without reading the article. It happens everywhere at work, home, with the Police and in the Justice system.
Very progressive of them.
This is a dishonest headline. Shame on whomever wrote it.
Read the story before commenting as has chosen to grossly mislead the reader with this title.
shame on this group! I've always loved them, but they clearly did not do THEIR homework, when they just assumed they could own this name. I'm cheering for the original Lady A. the group needs to find another name. period
LiviaJones13 Very misleading headline.
Folks should read the article.
Kinda defeats the purpose of the name change, eh? (Pun intended)
Alot of idiots on this thread. Read the article. Set aside what is going on right now, copyright/trademark laws weren't just made yesterday. While she has performed as Lady A for 20 yrs, she never trademarked the name. They used the name since 2006, trademarked in 2011.
“…So reluctantly we have come to the conclusion that we need to ask a court to affirm our right to continue . . . a trademark we have held...,” the band said. “We never even entertained the idea that she shouldn’t also be able to use the name Lady A, and never will...”
Misleading tweet, do better.
Now, THATS white privilege.
Ummm what? How does that compute?
What?
NBC News room is full of race-baiting click bait trolls. The American people are onto your BS.
This headline is misleading. They own the trademark and they aren’t stopping her from using it. They just don’t want to pay her $10m for using “her” name that they have trademarked already for years now...
They prayed with her, Seattle Lady A. Well, I never! Maybe prayed they wouldn't need to pay her any money.
They have the trademarks since 2011 and she asked them for 10 million. So this is very misleading. stopclickbait
Don’t use Lady G either. That’s taken
Very misleading headline if you read the story.
Lady A*holes
I guess they're done with the Antebellum phase. Let's just hope they keep it 'Civil.' BadDecision LadyA
Ridiculous ...
Dear , that is headline is misleading AF.
Your 'Headline' is misleading. Shocking Everyone is commenting without reading the damn article!
Oh, for f*ck’s sakes
So NBC tricked me into reading the whole article. Shame on you.
Why don’t they just call themselves, “That Need You Now Band”. That is how everyone knows about them. ladya 🤷🏻♂️
Sounds about white
It should be the other way round
How Antebellum of them.
Virtue signaling FAIL 😂🤣
with a move like that they might as well just keep the name at this point tbh
Blown away by how many comment without reading the article.
Nice work, kids. Another bad decision.
Omfg how low can you be? They are disgusting individuals. It’s sickening to think that musicians would do this to another musician. Doesn’t matter what race you are these rich bastards need to be boycotted. Suing someone during a pandemic?
And nobody that works for them advised the group that this is very bad optics for the band? I don't even think anybody asked for them to change their band name.
...and we now return to more pressing world events...
Just for clarity, what does the A stand for?
Boo
When an artist has a name that someone else has before. The new one has to change it. That's the rules. The original was right to sue these privileged idiots. And yes I read the article.
Worst Band Ever 💩👎🏽
Oof. Guess she shouldn’t have tried to shake them down for $10 million
ladya
The band, formerly Lady Antebellum, needs to choose a new name. They are in the wrong.
I hope the real Lady A prevails
Sure, Lady Antebellum can afford to hire a bunch of lawyers and it's likely Lady A can't. I hope the judge is fair & decides for Lady A & makes Lady Antebellum pay Lady A's legal expenses & maybe some punitive damages for being giant a-holes!
Wait, wut?
this headline is misleading, the band isn't suing to stop her using the name, they're suing for the right to ALSO use the name because they filed an uncontested trademark request which was granted almost a decade ago
Not fair of them -
How many years have they been going by lady antebellum not A? Why all of a sudden they changed their name due to current trending racial topics only to sue a women of color over the alphabet.
If this ain’t peak white performative “allyship”, I don’t know what is
Redneck damage control. They knew what their name was when they saddled up, and they knew their brand was trash as soon as George Floyd hit the papers. So wtf is this. Love?
Don’t these folks have management?
Except if you read the article it states that they DID trademark Lady A in 2008. It also stated they wanted to work with this woman and that she has every right to use the name. readthearticle
To all those outraged, after only reading headline, read the article.
.....not a smart move. Just come up with a new name. 🤦♂️
Lol.. I don’t know who either of the artists involved in this story are, but I do know after reading the article that this tweet is grossly misleading click bait. Do better NBC.
Maybe the real Lady A will countersue
ladya should change their name to Lady Asshole. problem solved. Leave that lady alone
Makes you think twice about this group now! White privilege!!!!!
trash, throw it out
Wow wow wow. Idiots!!!
Change your band name to something else. Problem solved
“…So reluctantly we have come to the conclusion that we need to ask a court to affirm our right to continue to use the name Lady A, a trademark we have held for many years,” the band said in a statement. (1/2)
Any publicity is good publicity. Fact Check....False
Dear ladya: Y'all suck. That is all.
I havea Lady A CD I got from her in Harlem...
🗣️How is that POSSIBLE?!! She's been Lady A for over 20 years. I mean we know Caucasian have been stealing from black/brown individuals for many years but COME ON!!🤦♂️
It's creepy how the fakenews has started capitalizing the word 'black' but not 'white'. What does that mean exactly? Equality
James_Buckley
Lady Antebellum should change her name to Ant B. See fixed it
You meant to say Lady Antebellum is trying to steal the name of a women that has gone by that name for 2 decades. - fixed it for ya
There *are* other names out there you know
Liberals are a joke
3 decades to be correct! ladya should just quit now. They have shown their true colors BoycottLadyAntebellum boycottladya CareerSuicide LadyA LadyABluesSoulFunkGospelArtist
Wait this lady wants $10 mil from them?
She has the name and hopefully has it trademarked... If they want the name, then they should pay her for the trademark.
Racist as hell.
ladya so you changed your name to someone else’s and you’re suing her for it?
👨👩👦👦 Lady A 💃🏻
Jackasses. For a number of reasons.
“A black woman” could you imagine this headline 3 months ago?
This is absurd and disgusting to be honest.
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