NEW YORK (AP) — 50 Cent has sued Taco Bell, claiming the fast-food restaurant chain is using his name without permission in advertising that asks him to

By Shaheem Reid 50 Cent has a great sense of humor — just listen to the ad libs on his dis records. But when it comes to other people trying to make money

The Get Rich or Die Tryin' rapper sued Taco Bell Corp. Wednesday for "diluting the value of his good name" with a guerilla ad campaign that he says was

Rapper 50 Cent real name Curtis Jackson is suing Taco Bell, as the fast-food chain had used his hip-hop persona to sell their tacos.

BY THOMAS ZAMBITO The rapper - real name Curtis Jackson - is suing the fast-food chain for using his hip-hop persona to tout its tacos.

LATEST: 50 CENT has taken Taco Bell to court over claims the US fast food firm used his name in an advertising campaign without his permission.

Rapper Curtis Jackson, also known as 50 Cent makes an appearance on MTV's "Mi Total Request Live" show on Monday, June 30, 2008, in New York.

By Julia Bonelli Rapper 50 Cent, whose real name is Curtis Jackson, sued Taco Bell on Wednesday for using his name without permission and without paying him