Alfonso Ribeiro Sues Epic for Using the Carlton Dance in 'Fortnite'It's not unusual to be sued by anyone.

ByJon Fingas

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Alfonso Ribeiro

It's no secret that Epic has patterned many ofFortnite's dance emoteson real-world moves, but that's increasingly landing the game studio in hot water. Mere weeks after rapper 2 Millysued Epic(and 2K) for allegedly duping the Milly Rock, Alfonso Ribeiro hasfiled his own lawsuitaccusing the developer of copying Carlton's signature dance fromThe Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Ribiero's attorney toldTMZthat Epic mimicked the "iconic" swaying through its Fresh emote without asking permission or offering compensation. The TV star is in the midst of copyrighting the dance.

We've asked Epic for comment.

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Whether or not the lawsuit prevails will depend on whether or not Ribeiro can lay claim before the copyright process wraps up. With that said, there's no doubt that it's the Carlton dance (as if the name alone wasn't a giveaway) -- it even uses music reminiscent of Tom Jones' "It's Not Unusual." If the lawsuit does move forward, there's a real chance you'll either see a settlement or a relatively brief court battle.

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Jon Fingas is an associate editor at Engadget.

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