This week in The Legal Life of Ludacris, students discuss the day-to-day life of intellectual property attorneys as well as a case filed against Ludacris for the name of Disturbing Tha Peace Records.

This week in The Legal Life of Ludacris, students discuss what happens when the drama goes from the stage to real life. They also reflect on lessons from family law attorney Tanya Mitchell Graham, whose firm represents Ludacris.

This week in The Legal Life of Ludacris, students discuss the rapper/actor’s controversial Pepsi endorsement. In 2003, Bill O’Reilly said that Ludacris should not endorse the soda because his lyrics degrade women, leading the beverage company to kill the ad campaign. Would Ludacris experience that same outcome today?

This week in The Legal Life of Ludacris, students discuss making beats and negotiating talent agreements for producers, whose signature beats contribute to forming an artist’s sonic identity.

This week in The Legal Life of Ludacris course, students discuss a recent visit with Ludacris’ manager Jeff Dixon and the importance of smart management agreements.

About this Episode:

This week in The Legal Life of Ludacris course, students discuss the entertainer’s transition from radio intern to on-air talent.

About This Series:

In the Mix is the official podcast of the Entertainment, Sports and Media Law Initiative in the Georgia State University College of Law. Every week, students navigate the dynamic landscape of dissecting and negotiating entertainment and sports contracts, as well as the role the media plays in these popular and lucrative industries.  This semester they explore The Legal Life of Ludacris.