SMH: Drake Threatens To Sue Stores Over YOLO Merchandise
Though most people would like to retire the term “YOLO,” Drake believes he can create an empire based on the ubiquitous phrase. The 26 year-old rapper wasn’t the first to coin the moniker, which stands for “You Only Live Once.” However, he popularized recently in the song “The Motto.”
When Drake learned there were several pieces of “YOLO” merchandise for sale at Walgreens and Macy’s, he posted the following captions on Instagram:
“Walgreens…you gotta either chill or cut the cheque.” “Macy’s…same goes for you.”
We want him to have a seat.
If he did not trademark the moniker, which wasn’t really his to begin with, he can kiss dreams of a lawsuit goodbye. Neither Macys nor Walmart owes him as much as a response.
Furthermore, we couldn’t be more tired of hearing the phrase. From tales of a high schooler throwing a note across the class and screaming “YOLO” to the newly-coined term “yolo-sexual,” we’ve had enough.
We would love to leave YOLO, and all the merchandise it inspired, in 2012.
The phrase has existed for decades, but it wasn’t trendy until Drake wrote the song. I’m not a stan in any way, but if he’s serious, I think he deserves the money.
Also, why all the hate against the phrase “yolo?” Who cares? Adults seem so preoccupied with youth culture. Every time I hear an adult lament Justin Bieber, Twilight, or the term “swag,” I think maybe you should read a novel or something. These things seem silly to you because they aren’t for you!
It was a joke.smh
i believe you live much more than once…..reincarnation
What the hell is a yolo-sexual?
::runs off to check urbandictionary.com::
He definitely popularized the term “Yolo” which is a way of saying “You only live once”, but is a different way of saying it. #JustSayin