Artist accuses Aaron Carter of stealing his work to promote merchandise

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I just found this trending on Twitter. Not only did Aaron Carter steal JoJoe's work, but twisted the meaning! This is why I don't post my artwork online because of downright thieves who think artists don't work and need not getting paid. I hate fuc#ers like Aaron Carter. I hate people who think they can take anything they want and use it as their own because it's 'online' and therefore 'public'!

Jonas Jödicke, a digital artist from Berlin, has accused Aaron Carter of stealing his work to promote the singer's merchandise online. Carter responded that Jödicke "should've taken it as a compliment."

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two lions at war can reach an understanding.
I have my lions den, you have yours. https://aaroncarter.com Hoodies are BACK UP!!! all un received orders contact Dawn in my contacts on my website. you can reach me directly too. xo

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Hey
@aaroncarter
.. You are using my artwork to promote your merchandise. I have not given you permission to do so. My art is being commercially exploited by people on a daily basis. We artists have rights, too!

Iˋd really appreciate if you could retweet this so he‘ll see it.

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you should've taken it as a compliment dick a fan of MINE sent this to me. oh here they go again, the answer is No this image has been made public and im using it to promote my clothing line http://aaroncarter.com guess I'll see you in small claims court FUCKERY

And here's a link to the original artwork on Esty:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/252100446/day-and-night-signed-fine-art-giclee?ref=shop_home_active_27&pro=1

I just found a Forbes article about this:
Berlin Artist Jonas Jödicke Speaks Up About Aaron Carter Art Fiasco
https://www.forbes.com/sites/nadjasayej/2020/01/18/berlin-artist-jonas-jdicke-speaks-up-about-aaron-carter-art-fiasco/#61233b162b6f