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Rapper Sues Biggie Documentary Producers for $5 Million 
Published Monday, July 07, 2008 2:22 PM
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By Ismael AbduSalaam

William Troy McCune, a New York rapper in the late 80’s and early 90’s, is suing the producers of Notorious B.I.G.: Bigger Than Life for $5 million.

 

In the suit, McCune alleges the producers included footage of him battling Brooklyn legend Notorious B.I.G. without his permission.

 

“This segment of the Plaintiff (McCune) and Christopher Wallace is shown throughout the video and is a dominant feature in the extras portion,” the complaint reads. “The use of the photograph, image, and likeness of the Plaintiff, in the video by the Defendants, jointly and severally, and acting in active concert was unauthorized.”

 

Defendants named in the suit include: director Peter Spirer, co-producer dream hampton, Rugged Entertainment, and Aslan Productions.

 

The documentary, released in August 2007, included interviews with Method Man, E-40, and Easy Mo Bee.

 

The feature gained exposure by being the first film to detail the confrontation between E-40 and Biggie over a quote misunderstanding. McCune could not be reached for comment


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July 7, 2008 4:52 PM
 

Hoodgrown said:

come on nigga, no way in hell is that worth 5 fucking million dollars. Nigga is trying to cake off a situation cause his rap career went double carpet.



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July 8, 2008 1:14 AM
 

Albeezy said:

deum..... did the documentary even make $5 Mill???
July 8, 2008 1:31 AM
 

iconradio_dot_net said:

Some people will do anything for money.  I guess it was either this or sue some rapper for slapping him!
July 8, 2008 1:34 AM
 

HTX2DC said:

Boooo! Let it go you lost the battle!!! Just go get a day job....loser.
July 8, 2008 1:48 AM
 

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July 8, 2008 1:52 AM
 

DrYacub said:

Get Money!!
July 8, 2008 2:19 AM
 

Water Ur Seeds said:

That was A phat doc as well
July 8, 2008 4:11 AM
 

Scott Hall said:

that was a dope DVD....smh @ some bum ass nigga tryin to sue for $5 MIL... i could understand tryin to sue for due royalties but dayum
July 8, 2008 4:45 AM
 

Shucks said:

Negro's be trying to make a quick buck off of anything.
July 8, 2008 4:46 AM
 

dominicosed said:

I guess its mo money mo problems  ???
July 8, 2008 5:39 AM
 

DUKE DRO said:

a millie a millie a millie
July 8, 2008 5:53 AM
 

Backyourfist said:

I wanna sue them too, for coming out with the movie, before finding B.i.g's killer..
July 8, 2008 9:49 AM
 

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July 8, 2008 12:35 PM
 

renegro said:

its the law, if that had been anyone else they would have done the same thing, i know i would, broke as i am now or sitten on a mil .. . . . . .
July 10, 2008 4:40 PM
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