The On-Stage Moment a Comedian Found out He Was Being Sued $27 Million for His R-Rated Translation of a 'Lion King' Song
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By Tony Alpsen
Published on March 27, 2026.
Stand-up comedian Learnmore Jonasi has been sued $27 million for his unintentionally offensive translation of the R-word "Lion King" song. The song's vocalist, Lebo M, claims that Jonasi intentionally mistranslated the lyrics and mocks their cultural significance. The lawsuit argues that Jonas' translation of these words is used as a "royal metaphor" to invoke kingship. The complaint also asserts that since Jonas presented his translation as an authoritative fact, it shouldn't be protected by the First Amendment.
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