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Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, the widow of rapper Eazy-E's, director F. Gary Gray, Universal Studios and others associated with the hit movie "Straight Outta Compton" are named in a massive lawsuit alleging "trade libel, misappropriation of likeness, intentional and negligent interference with a prospective economic advantage, breach of contract, and copyright infringement," according to court documents, Entertainment Weekly reports.
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Credit: Jennifer Brett
Credit: Jennifer Brett
The movie might have accomplished that mission a little too well.
Former N.W.A manager Jerry Heller's defamation lawsuit, filed Friday, "asserts that Heller is depicted as the 'bad-guy' in the movie who is solely responsible for the demise of N.W.A," EW reported. Heller was portrayed in the film by Paul Giamatti.
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