Blueface Accused Of Pirating Chrisean Rock’s Pro Boxing Debut

BY Erika Marie
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Promoters say Blueface gave viewers free access to Chrisean Rock’s pay-per-view fight and caused lost revenue in the process.

Putting Chrisean Rock’s $29.99 pay-per-view boxing match on a free livestream could become an expensive decision for Blueface. A new federal lawsuit accuses the rapper of broadcasting Rock’s professional debut on his verified Kick channel while viewers were supposed to be paying BLK Prime for access.

According to TMZ, boxing promoter Skyy Myles and streaming provider BLK Prime claim Blueface livestreamed the Sept. 19 fight for more than an hour. The complaint alleges Wack 100 joined him during the broadcast and that tens of thousands of viewers watched without purchasing the official pay-per-view.

The filing goes further, claiming Blueface actively told viewers not to buy the fight. The plaintiffs allege he encouraged fans to stay on his stream instead and tied the decision to a financial dispute involving Rock. Blueface has not publicly responded to the lawsuit.

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Chrisean Rock Won Her Professional Debut

The disputed broadcast covered Rock’s bout against Ku’Shiyah Williams at the Hyatt Regency Baltimore Inner Harbor. Competing under her birth name, Chrisean Malone, she won by second-round TKO in what was promoted as her first sanctioned professional fight. The event aired exclusively through BLK Prime as part of Skyy Myles Promotions’ The Supper card.

Rock had already stepped into the ring earlier this year, defeating Zenith Zion in an April crossover bout. That fight was not counted toward her official professional record, making the Williams matchup her formal entry into pro boxing.

The plaintiffs are seeking unspecified damages for the revenue they claim was lost because of the unauthorized stream, along with legal fees. Rock’s attorney, Charles Lew, told TMZ he had “never seen such a blatant and brazen disregard for copyright,” arguing that the broadcast was not only taken without permission but promoted as a free alternative to the paid feed. Blueface’s representatives had not responded to TMZ’s request for comment when the outlet published its report.

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming the Co-Head of Original Content. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, and Amy Luciani—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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