( ENSPIRE Man Code ) Former G-Unit Executive Founds ClaimsHero to Bring Legal Justice
ENSPIRE Contributor: Fayozbek Ochilov
Former G-Unit Executive Kelvin Goode is the Founder and CEO of ClaimsHero. An arbitration platform dedicated to providing legal guidance and justice for those who feel powerless against large corporations. Currently, he is focused on helping 15,000 families seek compensation for the damage and trauma inflicted on their children by TikTok. Given the widespread concern about TikTok’s data-sharing practices with foreign countries, people also see the platform as contributing significantly to the harm experienced by children and teens. Goode’s commitment to this cause underscores his dedication to holding major corporations accountable.
ClaimsHero, founded by Kelvin Goode, aims to amplify the voices of individuals against large corporations. The platform connects people seeking legal action with experienced lawyers to assist with their claims, striving to level the playing field for consumers. ClaimsHero’s mission is to ensure that ordinary people have the resources and support to stand up to powerful entities. The platform has gained recognition from major outlets like Yahoo News, The New York Times, NEWSNATION, and many more.
Previous lawsuits against TikTok allege that the app’s in-app browser illegally tracked user behavior before June 2023. Here, Kelvin Goode answers some key questions to shed more light on this issue:
Can you tell us more about your journey from being a label executive at G-Unit Records to founding ClaimsHero?
My journey from G-Unit Records to founding ClaimsHero has been an incredible adventure! Growing up in South Jamaica, Queens, NY, where making it out meant not looking back, shaped my early perspective on success. Like many others from similar backgrounds, I idolized athletes, rappers, and even those with questionable paths because those were the people who had nice cars, jewelry, and other tangible things that we equated to success. So, when the chance came to join Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson on tour, I seized it without hesitation. Through hard work and dedication, I transitioned from the entourage to a label executive role. 50 Cent mentored me, offering a first-class business education across various industries.
After eight years at G-Unit, I pursued a degree in business management, followed by law school at Northwestern. Post-graduation, I worked as a litigation associate at Weil Gotshal, handling class action and antitrust defense work for Fortune 500 companies. During this time, I realized how terms and services, often unread by consumers, stripped their rights, making it tough to hold big companies accountable. After four years on the defense side, I joined a startup plaintiff firm with some of my best friends from law school, which quickly became a leader in the crypto space.
At the plaintiff firm, I discovered ways consumers could band together to hold big tech companies accountable despite the terms of service prohibiting class action lawsuits. Raising awareness about these harms and galvanizing people could empower thousands of Davids to take on Goliath and level the playing field. This insight was a crucial stepping stone in founding ClaimsHero, where our goal is to put money damages rightfully into consumers’ hands.
What specific experiences in the music industry highlighted the need for better legal representation and inspired you to start ClaimsHero?
In the entertainment industry, I saw firsthand how artists signed away valuable rights for next to nothing because of a lack of understanding of their contracts. One memorable experience was in 2005, listening to an infamous Hot 97 interview with Angie Martinez and Jadakiss and Styles P of the LOX, a hip-hop group signed to Diddy’s Bad Boy label. They discussed how, even after ten years, Diddy still owned their publishing rights. During the interview, Diddy called into the station, leading to a heated exchange where the artists, out of sheer frustration, threatened to throw a refrigerator off the roof of a building at him. Despite having sold millions of copies of their songs, the LOX members earned far less from their music than Diddy, who made more money off their work even years later and while on a new label. This story, and many others like it, highlights the need for better legal representation to protect artists from unfair contracts and costly legal battles.
How does ClaimsHero’s platform work, and what kind of support can users expect when they join?
Suing a company is time-consuming and complex, but ClaimsHero makes it seamless by managing your claim from start to finish with no upfront costs or fees. Consumers visit our site, view the active campaigns, and complete a brief two-minute survey for each qualifying campaign. If they qualify, we pair them with one of our partner law firms, and if their claim is successful, they receive the rightful monetary compensation they deserve. We provide step-by-step guidance and continuous support throughout the process, ensuring our clients never feel lost. By the end of the year, we aim to make exercising legal rights as simple as ordering a pizza on Uber Eats.
What are some of the most troubling effects of TikTok on children and teenagers that have led to these claims?
While fun and engaging, TikTok has a dark side, especially for kids and teens. Our TikTok campaign has over 25,000 families pursuing claims against the app. We’ve heard heartbreaking stories from hundreds of families nationwide: an eleven-year-old in Connecticut posting a TikTok about suicide, a Pennsylvania teen becoming a victim of cyberbullying, numerous incidents of self-harm, and children falling behind in school because of their addiction to the app.
More troubling are allegations that TikTok could illegally track users’ clicks and keystrokes, violating federal wiretapping laws, and that the Chinese government might access users’ personal information. The government is currently attempting to ban the app for national security concerns. Given these concerns and the app’s impact on young users’ mental health, we knew we had to act. If you believe TikTok harmed your child or didn’t consent to TikTok tracking your clicks and keystrokes, visit ClaimsHero.io to share your story – you could have a claim worth up to $100,000.
How significant is this issue, and what are the potential implications for American users who had TikTok accounts before June 2023?
This issue is massive, affecting millions of Americans. We encourage people to share their stories as soon as possible. These claims could lead to financial compensation for affected users and set a new standard for digital responsibility in social media.
What long-term impact do you hope to achieve with these lawsuits against TikTok?
Our ultimate goal is to get families compensated for the harm that TikTok caused and to ensure platforms like TikTok prioritize user safety, especially for kids and teens. By holding these companies accountable, we aim to incentivize TikTok to prioritize users’ safety and make the digital world a safer, more ethical place for everyone. At ClaimsHero, we’re warning big companies that they can no longer suppress consumers’ rights through fine print.
How does ClaimsHero plan to continue educating and empowering users about their rights beyond the TikTok lawsuits?
We’re dedicated to ongoing empowerment and education! ClaimsHero believes in justice for all, not just the powerful. We will continuously launch new campaigns as we monitor the market and investigate consumer harms. Our platform will continue supporting users with various issues, ensuring everyone knows their rights, helping to protect them, and getting consumers real money damages for their harm.
What has been the most challenging aspect of transitioning from the music industry to legal advocacy?
The music industry thrives on creativity and quick decisions, while legal work demands meticulous attention to detail and a deep dive into regulations. Initially, the biggest challenge was slowing down my decision-making process to ensure compliance with legal rules and standards. Now, we are blending creativity with a mission for justice, aiming to disrupt the legal industry by bringing innovative approaches and fresh perspectives.
Can you share any success stories or positive outcomes from ClaimsHero’s efforts that have particularly inspired you?
One inspiring story involves a mother standing up for her daughter being harmed by TikTok. She bravely shared her story on television to protect other families. She shared with me that her daughter told her how proud she was that her mother stood up and did the right thing to protect her and other kids affected by TikTok in similar ways. This epitomizes our mission. Each one reaches one to raise awareness and protect each other from consumer harm. Together, we stand, together we fight, and together, we win!
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