Flo Rida Awarded $82 Million , in Lawsuit Against Celsius.<br />Flo Rida Awarded $82 Million , in Lawsuit Against Celsius.<br />TMZ reports that Flo Rida sued the energy drink company in May 2021 over a breach of contract. .<br />TMZ reports that Flo Rida sued the energy drink company in May 2021 over a breach of contract. .<br />The hitmaker argued that his deal with Celsius didn't expire after the company hit certain sales targets.<br />The hitmaker argued that his deal with Celsius didn't expire after the company hit certain sales targets.<br />Originally, the rapper was only seeking $30,000, but the brand's popularity and profits grew over time.<br />Originally, the rapper was only seeking $30,000, but the brand's popularity and profits grew over time.<br />Flo Rida asserted that his music helped the brand grow to be extremely successful. .<br />Basically, I helped birth this company, and all we was looking for was some trustworthy people who acted as if they were family. , Flo Rida, to The Associated Press.<br />And then when it comes down to the success of today, they just forgot about me, Flo Rida, to The Associated Press.<br />The jury agreed and awarded <br />him $82.6 million on Jan. 18.<br />The jury agreed and awarded <br />him $82.6 million on Jan. 18.<br />Celsius can still appeal, though it is <br />not yet clear if they intend to.<br />Flo Rida said he still owns stock in Celsius, <br />drinks their products and would like to <br />continue working with the company in the future.<br />I’m still a owner in the company. And when you basically planted the seed for something that is successful, you can’t help but have unconditional love, Flo Rida, to The Associated Press
