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Daniel John

Coca-Cola vs Johnny Cash is the weirdest advertising lawsuit of the year

Man drinking Coca-Cola.

It looks like it isn't only its controversial AI-generated Christmas ad that's landed Coca-Cola in trouble this festive season. The cola brand has also found itself on the receiving end of a lawsuit filed by the estate of Johnny Cash.

The estate has accused Coca-Cola of 'pirating' the voice of the late singer in an ad campaign. Titled 'Fan Work is Thirsty Work', the ad features sports fans drinking Coca-Cola, soundtracked by a male singer whose voice sounds similar to that of Johnny Cash.

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