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TIL that in 2008, American rapper "50 Cent" sued Taco Bell for $4 million, alleging the fast-food chain used his name and persona without permission in a marketing campaign that urged him to change his stage name to "79 Cent," "89 Cent," or "99 Cent" to promote their value menu.

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