Eminem in Legal Battle with Ozempic-Dispensing Pergola Company Over Name “Slim Shady”
DETROIT, MI — In a first-of-its-kind lawsuit, rap icon Eminem has filed suit against a wellness startup for allegedly infringing on his trademarked persona by naming its GLP-1-dispensing backyard shade structure Slim Shady. The pergola, which debuted last month at the Twelve Oaks Mall, invites customers to “stand under the shade and shed your shame.” It features misting fans, bamboo accents, and an AI-generated voice that greets users with lines like, “You only get one shot… per week, subcutaneously.” According to court filings, the Slim Shady structure is part of a larger rollout from TrimShade Technologies , a “bio-hacking patio company” that aims to “merge backyard design with the pursuit of slimmer torsos and quieter self-loathing.” “It’s wild to see my legacy hanging off a pergola next to a citronella candle,” noted Eminem. “The Slim Shady persona was about rebellion, not carb reduction.” “We weren’t referencing Eminem,” claimed company spokesperson Darren Petsokey. “The p...
