Jay-Z vs. David Ortiz over 40/40 Club

During the summer of 2003, Jay-Z expanded his business interests from simply music and clothing into the nightclub scene. The club has become a staple in his music. On his "retirement" album, Jay rapped multiple times about the club. It has become a hot spot for other rappers.

In the seven years since the launch of the 40/40 Club, the name has become very popular. Once the name became a marketable brand, Jay-Z licensed it. This licensing was not limited to the United States. The 40/40 name is controlled by Jay-Z. MLB star, David Ortiz, ignored this when he opened his own 40/40 Club.

Perhaps because it is in the Dominican Republic, Ortiz felt that he could get away with doing it. Despite what he may have felt, Jay-Z has stopped his plans right in their tracks. Jay has filed a lawsuit saying that Ortiz is looking to capitalize off of the 40/40 name. Oritiz often visits the club, so he knows that the name exists.

Neither Jay-Z nor David Ortiz has spoken on the club issue or the lawsuit.