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According to TMZ, Jerry Heller has filed suit to pretty much everyone involved with the Straight Outta Compton Movie.
Heller has just filed suit against Ice Cube, Dr. Dre, the Estate of Eazy-E, NBC Universal and others, claiming the portrayal of him in the movie was false and damaging.
Heller says he was portrayed as “the bad guy” and “a sleazy manager who took advantage of Eazy-E, Dr. Dre and Ice Cube.” And he says there are other lies in the movie, including:
He withheld a $75k check from Ice Cube
He fraudulently induced Dre and Cube to sign unfavorable contracts
He enjoyed lobster brunches while the contracts were being signed
He was fired by Eazy-E
Heller also claims he never gave permission to use his likeness and he wants profits from the movie. o
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