Trey Songz Suing Reality Show For His Catchphrase “YUUP”
Wednesday, November 16, 2011 · No Comments
Trey Songz is laying down the law with a reality show star who has allegedly stole his signature “YUUP” catchphrase.
Trey’s lawyer sent a cease and desist letter to Dave “The Mogul” Hester of “Storage Wars,” claiming that his usage of the phrase during the show’s auction segments.
As a result, Hester filed a lawsuit against Trey Songz in Manhattan Federal Court, claiming there’s a distinct difference in their usage of the term “YUUP.” find out more after the jump…
According to The New York Post, Hester’s lawsuit claims Trey Songz’ catchphrase resembles an “animal-like or non-human squeal which begins with a distinct ‘yeeee’ sound before finishing with a squeal-like ‘uuuup’ sound.”
Dave Hester says his auction phrase is meant to convey the meaning of ‘yes.’”
Photo courtesy of TreySongz.com
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