Squeeze had a lawyer send me what in the legal world is basically referred to as a “cease and desist order’. This order is based on what they deem to be contractual obligations that prevent me from saying certain things.
Basically they do not want me to say anything bad about him or his company or the products associated with the company. So, for example, were I to say anything about the actual price of Biolife products, Squeeze would sue me, on the basis that I breached the terms of the contract.
In short, Squeeze wants to shut me up.
Usually in these cases it’s really not what you say, but HOW you say it.
Additionally, it is generally strategically wise to assume that circumstances such as those that presently obtain are precursors to an actual lawsuit. Consequently, I have initiated contingencies to protect myself legally and otherwise. My lawyer is presently examining the dynamics of the present impasse, and I stand ready to implement specific defenses should Squeeze make certain moves.
Additionally…know this…there are certain issues on which Squeeze simply has no legal basis to prevent my commentary.
From what I know of him, I wouldn’t be surprised if (a soh mi haffi say it) he is reaching out to all mutually known contacts and, through various means of persuasion, attempting to establish and solidify loyalty from them. I wouldn’t be surprised (a soh mi haffi say it) if he’s doing everything to sweeten them up…in preparation for certain events to come. I notice that some of you have already seen the actions, or inactions of some, and have made expressed your selves duly. However, I’m preparing for everything.
You all now know that Squeeze attempted the preposterous, disrespectful, unfathomable and Machiavellian act of trying to totally own my name, which would mean he would totally own all the monetary value and income associated with ‘Ragashanti’. I wouldn’t be able to do any shows or events with my name. All recordings of shows with references of my name could not be sold by me. I wouldn’t be able to do anything as Ragashanti in the future. I would have been totally stripped of my entertainment identity. Ragashanti wouldn’t be able to make money as Ragashanti.
I would like you all to know – and don’t worry, I’m legally able to say this – that at the time in November when Squeeze applied to the Unites States Patent and Trademark Office for full control of my name, we were laughing and talking with each other daily. In fact, as you all know and have heard, Squeeze was repeatedly on air telling people how much he respected me. The calculated duplicity is obvious. Di man di a program di ting wicked!
However, the result of this is shock and disgust in the Caribbean community. People are simply stunned in disbelief! This revelation has also lead to a swirl of questions from all corners of the Caribbean community. I will not at this time address the questions, I am waiting for him to first make certain moves, after which a process will evolve that will answer the questions.
In the meantime, know that I’m okay…and that I still won’t take sh-t from those who would seek to compromise me. I will continue to update you as the events unfold…at specific junctures when it becomes okay and necessary to make certain utterances.
Me an mi lawyer deh pon di case.
Bless up unu self…an stay clean.
Righteous!!
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