EXCLUSIVE: Was Tyler the Creator’s Latest Fashion Drop Inspired By a Dead Dog’s Photo? The Shocking Scoop That’s Got Everyone Talking!
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So… Tyler the Creator just landed himself in a legal doghouse—and yup, it’s a real canine caper this time. Picture this: a priceless 1997 snapshot of an Airedale Terrier named Bliss mid-leap at a dog agility show, lovingly captured by photographer Joy Radabaugh, now allegedly trotting unauthorized all over Golf le Fleur merch, mixing paws and profits with big names like Louis Vuitton and Converse. I mean, with Mercury in retrograde lately, isn’t it just cosmic that a photo from decades ago is making waves in the courtroom now? It’s like the universe is asking, “Hey Tyler, did you really think you could get away with that one without a little cosmic payback?” Well, the plaintiffs sure don’t think so, and they’ve got copyright claim bones to pick—and they’re not afraid to bark up the federal court tree all the way in Texas. Stay tuned, because this isn’t just a copyright dispute; it’s a showdown between art, commerce, and a pup named Bliss whose photo has now crossed into legendary status.
Tyler the Creator is facing a federal lawsuit in Texas after being accused of using a copyrighted photo of a dog named Bliss on Golf le Fleur merchandise without permission.
The complaint, filed by Anne Barlow and Joy Radabaugh, alleges that Golf le Fleur, along with Louis Vuitton and Converse, profited from the unauthorized use of a 1997 photograph featuring Barlow’s Airedale Terrier mid-jump at a dog agility show.
The image, taken by Radabaugh, was allegedly reproduced and sold on clothing and accessories without licensing or credit.
“In July 1997, Radabaugh was the photographer for a dog agility show attended by Barlow and her Spindletop kennel. There, Radabaugh photographed Bliss jumping a hurdle in an agility competition. Barlow purchased this photograph from Radabaugh after the show and has kept it ever since. Barlow displayed the photograph on her bedside nightstand for years, serving as a constant reminder of Bliss’s loyalty and companionship even after Bliss’s passing,” the plaintiffs’ attorney Casey Griffith said.
Barlow is a well-known Airedale breeder and Radabaugh has worked professionally as an animal photographer.
They note that while Radabaugh’s photos have occasionally been used without permission, those instances were never for commercial gain.
The lawsuit points to Tyler the Creator’s 2023 “Dogtooth” music video as the first public appearance of the image on a Golf le Fleur T-shirt.
Since then, the photo has reportedly been used across a range of branded merchandise, including in collaborations with Louis Vuitton and Converse.
The pair is unsure how Tyler the Creator got his hands on the image, but they said the picture was published 25 years ago in an issue of the Airedale Terrier Club of America magazine.
“In 2000, a copy of the Airedale Work was included in a 100-year anniversary edition ATCA publication. And Barlow has also published the Airedale Work online,” Griffith added.
Barlow and Radabaugh jointly own the copyright to the image, with a certificate of registration effective April 30, 2025. They claim they only discovered the alleged infringement in 2024.
The suit seeks damages and an injunction to halt any further use of the image.
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