General Steele (L) and Tek of Smif-N-Wessun attend the CJ Wallace & Lexus Celebrate Hip-Hop and Honor the Life of Christopher Wallace (a.k.a The Notorious B.I.G) at the Lil' Kim Tribute Gala at Gustavino's on May 20, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for Lexus)
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Smif-N-Wessun Discuss The Lawsuit That Led To Their Name Change

Smif-N-Wessun Discuss The Lawsuit That Led To Their Name Change On An Upcoming Episode of 'Drink Champs'

Published Fri, September 29, 2023 at 11:00 AM EDT

Tek & Steele of The Cocoa Brovas, formerly Smif-N-Wessun, are guests on an upcoming episode of Revolt's Drink Champs where they discuss Buck Shot's writing process, their residual situation and the lawsuit that resulted in their name change.

Not long after releasing their 1995 debut album Dah Shinin', Smif-N-Wessun received a cease and desist order from gun manufacturer Smith & Wesson leading to the Cocoa Brovas name change. "They sent us a cease and desist that was like a book," Tek told Drink Champs co-host N.O.R.E. "It was itemized with everything they make from beer cans to the honker to liquor and how we were confusing the consumer selling music compared to guns."

In other Smif-N-Wessun news, the duo recently released new music with their collective Boot Camp Clik. Boot Camp Clik is celebrating their 30th anniversary, as well as the release of their first single and video in 16 years, "Wotcha Call Strength," which was released in partnership with Rock The Bells earlier this year.

"In honor and celebration of Hip Hop 50, we felt that the BCC’s catalog of work, contributions and legacy needed to be recognized properly," Dru Ha, the CEO of Duck Down Records told Rock The Bells Radio's Torae in an exclusive interview. "Partnering with Rock the Bells was the icing on the cake. Not only did they provide resources, but the indirect endorsement from Hip-Hop Royalty in LL COOL J adds even more credibility to the single."

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