50 Cent, Tony Yayo Sued For 'Promoting Gangsta Image'

New details have surfaced regarding the lawsuit against 50 Cent and Tony Yayo in regard to the 2007 assault of James Rosemond, son of executive Jimmy "Henchman" Rosemond.

In the lawsuit documents, 50 and Yayo are accused of using the attack to promote their "gangsta image."

"The members of G-Unit, including defendants Yayo and 50 Cent, encouraged, sanctioned, approved and condoned its members threatening violence, and or engaging in violent acts in furtherance of its business," the lawsuit said.

It was done in an attempt to "promote and maintain Yayo and 50 Cent's 'gangsta' image," which was "promoted, marketed and advertised" by record labels, it continued.

James Rosemond and his mother, Cynthia Reed, name Universal Music Group, and its labels Interscope Records, G-Unit Records and Shady Records, in their suit, claming they bear responsibility for the assault because they encourage artists to pursue violent, criminal lifestyles.

While the damages they seek have not been revealed, 50's lawyer Benjamin Brafman said Reed is looking for "a quick payday."

50 Cent and/or Tony Yayo, or the record labels named, have not commented on the suit.

Rosemond, who was 14 years old at the time, was allegedly assaulted because he worn a Czar Entertainment t-shirt, the management company owned by Rosemond, whose clients include The Game, among others.

This took place in March 2007. Yayo was arrested shortly after the attack and charged with harassment and endangering the welfare of a child. He pleaded not guilty, rejecting plea deals in the case, and was later cleared of all charges when his associate, Lowell Fletcher, admitted to slapping Rosemond.

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