Settlement of Rosa Parks lawsuit against OutKast

The lawsuit involving Rosa Parks and the hip-hop duo OutKast stemmed from the use of her name in a song without her permission. The settlement reached included an undisclosed cash payment to Parks, alongside a commitment from OutKast and their associated record labels to collaborate with the Rosa and Raymond Parks Institute. This partnership aimed to develop educational programs that would highlight the significant contributions of Rosa Parks to the civil rights movement. While the settlement provided financial compensation, it is important to note that OutKast and their record labels did not admit to any wrongdoing in the matter. The specifics regarding the legal fees associated with the lawsuit were not made public, leaving some aspects of the financial arrangements unclear. This case underscores the ongoing relevance of intellectual property rights and the importance of consent in the creative industries, particularly when referencing historical figures who have made substantial impacts on society.