The National Football League and rapper M.I.A. reached a settlement in a multimillion dollar dispute that ensued when the rapper gave the middle finger during her 2012 Super Bowl halftime performance, according to the Associated Press.
M.I.A.'s attorney, Howard E. King, said Friday that the two parties reached a confidential settlement, though it is unknown how much the settlement is.
The NFL, along with the American Arbitration Association (AAA), asked for $1.5 million in damages in March 2012 after the rapper gave the middle finger during her performance with Madonna, which resulted in the breach of her contract and painted the NFL in a negative light, according to AP.
But when the matter still wasn't resolved, the NFL and AAA asked for an additional $15.1 million in damages in March 2014, according to ESPN.
ESPN says Super Bowl performers must sign a contract that states their performance and wardrobe must comply with NFL standards.
The NFL released a statement after the incident apologizing. "The obscene gesture in the performance was completely inappropriate, very disappointing, and we apologize to our fans."
According to ESPN, the Federal Communications Commission received 222 complaints, most unhappy that M.I.A.'s middle finger was fully shown.
NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy told ESPN the league does not have a comment on the matter but officials said any money earned from the lawsuit will be donated to charity, according to AP.
