Industry Mar 30, 2026

MTV Lawsuit Against Nick Cannon's Rap Battle Show Allowed to Proceed

The case claims Bad vs. Wild, released by streamer Zeus Network, is illegally "cosplaying" as the successor to Cannon's longtime celebrity guest show.

Originally published by Billboard
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MTV Lawsuit Against Nick Cannon's Rap Battle Show Allowed to Proceed

A judge has permitted a lawsuit filed by MTV against Nick Cannon's new rap battle show, "Wild 'n Out," to move forward. The lawsuit alleges that the show, released on the Zeus Network, is an unauthorized imitation of Cannon's previous program. Originally reported by Billboard.