*EXCLUSIVE* RICK ROSS'S LV SHADES ARE NOT COUNTERFEITS

There's has been controversy surrounding rapper Rick Ross about his credibility ever since he was exposed of his C.O. (correctional officer) past.

Recently, Louis Vuitton Malletier has emailed the editors of XXL Magazine, claiming that the LV sunglasses Rick Ross wore for the cover of the May edition of XXL Magazine had traits indicating a counterfeit.

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Dear Editor:

We were dismayed to see the cover of the May 2009 issue of XXL Magazine, which features a photo of Rick Ross wearing a pair of sunglasses prominently featuring count

erfeit Louis Vuitton trademarks. Because the photo has generated considerable confusion among your readers and Louis Vuitton customers among others, we feel it is important to clarify several points.

The first is that the sunglasses Mr. Ross is wearing were not made by Louis Vuitton, and in fact, are counterfeit. Louis Vuitton did not grant permission to Mr. Ross or to whoever did make the sunglasses to use our trademarks. The second is that no affiliation, sponsorship or association exists between Rick Ross or XXL and Louis Vuitton. The third is that counterfeiting is illegal.

Thank you for giving us the opportunity to correct the confusion.

Sincerely,

Michael D. Pantalony, Esq.

Louis Vuitton Malletier

[The above is the letter sent by Micheal D. Pantalony of Louis Vuitton]

Source: XXL Mag

Till this day, Miami rapper Rick Ross has yet to comment but of 12th May, a new article from reputable sources has surfaced, defending "The Boss".

If you were to notice, the pair of sunglasses in Jacob's right hand is the controversial LV shades 

[Picture courtesy of AWM] 

A statement from Jacob "Jack" Bernstein, whose professionally known as "The Sunglasses Pimp" 

The statement goes,

"On the cover of the May 2009 issue of XXL Magazine the sunglasses worn by

Rick Ross are authentic Louis Vuitton Millionaires that were customized with

solid gold accents by Jacob “Jack” Bernstein, professionally known as “The

Sunglass Pimp”. Jacob Bernstein explained, “It’s the same thing as buying a

Rolls Royce and tricking out the entire interior, adding on a body kit,

adding on the rims; after all that, you’re not going to call the Rolls Royce

counterfeit. That’s the same service we provide for our clients with

authentic pieces. Just because the product has been customized by me does

not take away from the fact that the frames are authentic Louis Vuitton

Millionaires”. Brad Pitt, Gwen Stefani, Beyoncé, Ludacris, Jay Z, Cee Lo,

Big Boi, Kanye West, P-Diddy, Will I Am, Apple, Tabu, Maroon 5, Black

Thought, Matt Dillon, John Travolta, Kevin Spacey, Scarlett Johansson, Bill

Paxton, Mary J. Blige, Goldie Hawn, Sharon Stone, Usher are some of the

celebrities that shop at Jack’s Eyewear located in Los Angeles. So many

people have called inquiring about obtaining the sunglasses we customized

for Rick Ross. “I pride myself with the experience we provide for our

clients and we do not use counterfeit pieces” says Jack and claims of

counterfeit are defamation to me and Rick Ross."

Source: OnSmash

So as stated, the Louis Vuitton Millionaire shades which Rick Ross sported on the May cover of XXL is in fact authentic.

- Adam "Tha Artist"