Alfonso Ribeiro is suing the makers of „Fortnite“ over the use of a dance the actor made popular on the TV series „The Fresh Prince…
Alfonso Ribeiro is suing the makers of „Fortnite“ over the use of a dance the actor made popular on the TV series „The Fresh Prince of Bel Air.“
According to a copy of the complaint obtained by USA TODAY, Ribeiro alleges Epic Games used his dance under the name „Fresh,“ which players could then purchase to customize their characters in „Fortnite.“
The complaint said although the dance is „misleadingly labeled“ in the game, players instantly recognize is as „The Carlton Dance,“ named after Ribeiro’s character in „The Fresh Prince.“
„Epic has earned record profits off of downloadable content in the game, including emotes like ‚Fresh,'“ said Ribeiro’s attorney David Hecht in a statement.
