BlocBoy JB sues Epic Games over popular ‘Shoot’ dance emote
James Baker, also known as rapper BloBoy JB, is the latest person to file a lawsuit against Fortnite developer Epic Games, this time over the use of his “Shoot” dance move in the popular battle royale hit. Known as “Hype” in the Fortnite community, “Shoot” is one of the most popular emotes that millions have people have seen performed. It requires the dancer to swing their arm and leg back and forth in a choreographed motion, as seen in the GIFs below. It was included as an unlockable emote in Fortnite‘s battle pass subscription service, which costs $10 for up to three months. The emote was not, however, ever sold directly for money.
BlocBoy JB first asked his fans on Twitter if he should sue Epic Games, especially in wake of other…
