RATEL: VDM thanks Blord for withdrawing cease and desist order

VeryDarkMan has expressed gratitude to Blord after the tech mogul withdrew his cease-and-desist order over the use of the Ratel label, bringing a recent public feud to a surprising pause

The dispute erupted after Blord announced his intention to become the sole owner of the Ratel name — a brand widely embraced by VeryDarkMan’s fans — and threatened legal action to enforce his trademark. Blord insisted the name was part of his intellectual property and demanded that VDM stop using it.

VeryDarkMan fired back, saying the identity of Ratel goes beyond legal paperwork. “There can only be one Ratel. True ownership is about authenticity, not a trademark,” he had declared, emphasizing the symbolic and cultural weight of the name.

Hours later, Blord revealed that he had been contacted by “top men across the country,” powerful figures who pleaded with him to show mercy and allow VeryDarkMan to continue using the Ratel brand. Following this, Blord announced he was withdrawing the cease-and-desist order and instructed that fans now recognize VeryDarkMan as their CEO moving forward, signing off as Linus Williams — CEO/Founder, Ratel Groups.

In response, VeryDarkMan shared a video thanking Blord for the gesture, visibly emotional and with tears in his eyes. Observers have noted the moment, speculating whether his gratitude was sincere or laced with subtle sarcasm, given his earlier strong rebuttal.

The incident highlights the ongoing conversation around branding, authenticity, and influence in Nigeria’s digital and entertainment space, with Ratel remaining a defining element of VeryDarkMan’s personal brand and online identity.

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