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'Cypress Hill' band member sues Rockstar Games for $250 million
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article published on 10 December, 2010
Michael "Shag" Washington, backup singer for the band Cypress Hill has sued Rockstar Games and publisher Take-Two for $250 million dollars, for allegedly using his likeness without permission in the blockbuster hit Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.
$250 million is 25 percent of the profits the game has made since its release in 2004.
Washington says that while the game was in development, ... [ read the full article ]
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10. December 2010 @ 01:30 |
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When your music isn't selling anymore and you need money to buy a QP of dank shit, turn to lawsuits, America's #1 burgeoning career.
I hope this knucklehead loses hard.
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10. December 2010 @ 03:04 |
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uumm anyone noticed that this was such a big release 6 years ago, millions of copys have been sold and downloaded being one of the best GTA's to help develop the engine also being the one that kicked ass the most. Why the hell does he sue the biggest and best Next gen Developer 6 years and GTA IV with expansion packs released....hhmmm.
Did he run out of money for crack?
Rockstar you have the entire community's support, this case will be thrown out of court as this guy has no leg to stand on. Is he really going to document his criminal history to court because someone thought it would make a good story, i don't think criminals don't get paid for their story's by the media anyway.
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10. December 2010 @ 04:04 |
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His life is not unique....is just a pure coincidence !
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10. December 2010 @ 05:12 |
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"The singer says now that the entire appearance and story of Carl "CJ" Johnson, the main character, is based on what he consulted Rockstar and his own life story."
Wow...I didn't know that Michael "Shag" Washington harvested half a field of marijuana with a thresher, then burned the rest with a flamethrower while the DEA was coming down. I had no idea that he had robbed a casino, stolen harrier jump jets, or invaded a top secret military base to steal a jetpack either. He should write a book or something.
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10. December 2010 @ 09:39 |
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Originally posted by KillerBug:
"The singer says now that the entire appearance and story of Carl "CJ" Johnson, the main character, is based on what he consulted Rockstar and his own life story."
Wow...I didn't know that Michael "Shag" Washington harvested half a field of marijuana with a thresher, then burned the rest with a flamethrower while the DEA was coming down. I had no idea that he had robbed a casino, stolen harrier jump jets, or invaded a top secret military base to steal a jetpack either. He should write a book or something.
hahaha nice as all ways
I love this site for moments like this :P
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10. December 2010 @ 09:44 |
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So you wanna sue /rockstar, and live large
a big house, 5 cars, you're in charge
comin' up in the world, don't trust no body
gotta look over your shoulder constantly.....
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10. December 2010 @ 09:49 |
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Originally posted by Zealousi:
Originally posted by KillerBug:
"The singer says now that the entire appearance and story of Carl "CJ" Johnson, the main character, is based on what he consulted Rockstar and his own life story."
Wow...I didn't know that Michael "Shag" Washington harvested half a field of marijuana with a thresher, then burned the rest with a flamethrower while the DEA was coming down. I had no idea that he had robbed a casino, stolen harrier jump jets, or invaded a top secret military base to steal a jetpack either. He should write a book or something.
hahaha nice as all ways
I love this site for moments like this :P
lol +1 is all that needs to be said
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10. December 2010 @ 10:50 |
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Originally posted by hoddey:
So you wanna sue /rockstar, and live large
a big house, 5 cars, you're in charge
comin' up in the world, don't trust no body
gotta look over your shoulder constantly.....
+1 for this post also haha
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10. December 2010 @ 15:48 |
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He must be Insane In The Membrane, right!
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10. December 2010 @ 17:21 |
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Michael "Shag" Washington, backup singer for the band Cypress Hill
Not even really a member of the band. This suit is like a background dancer for Michael Jacksons stage concert suing the makers of the MJ Experience game because it features background dancers. It makes no sense.
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10. December 2010 @ 18:46 |
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Every rapper has the same stupid growing up in the hood story this one isn't any different. I hope Rockstar never uses another character like CJ San Andreas was by far the worst story of any GTA game
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10. December 2010 @ 21:42 |
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Originally posted by Zealousi:
Originally posted by KillerBug:
"The singer says now that the entire appearance and story of Carl "CJ" Johnson, the main character, is based on what he consulted Rockstar and his own life story."
Wow...I didn't know that Michael "Shag" Washington harvested half a field of marijuana with a thresher, then burned the rest with a flamethrower while the DEA was coming down. I had no idea that he had robbed a casino, stolen harrier jump jets, or invaded a top secret military base to steal a jetpack either. He should write a book or something.
hahaha nice as all ways
I love this site for moments like this :P
Apparently, Washington can also:
Change his hair style/colour and even grow new beards from clean shaven by simply talking to a barber, change his entire outfit in seconds, eat meals with 3 bites and no swallowing, carry a mobile phone bigger then your average laptop in his trouser pocket (even if that trouser has no pocket), magically make his armaments disappear from view, produce a stream of ammo from mid air and can stand in such a way so that nearly half his body either becomes transparent or embedded in rocks or buildings!
They could be mirror images... I say could be, because in some mirrors, neither has a reflection!
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10. December 2010 @ 22:04 |
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Originally posted by Zoo_Look:
Originally posted by Zealousi:
Originally posted by KillerBug:
"The singer says now that the entire appearance and story of Carl "CJ" Johnson, the main character, is based on what he consulted Rockstar and his own life story."
Wow...I didn't know that Michael "Shag" Washington harvested half a field of marijuana with a thresher, then burned the rest with a flamethrower while the DEA was coming down. I had no idea that he had robbed a casino, stolen harrier jump jets, or invaded a top secret military base to steal a jetpack either. He should write a book or something.
hahaha nice as all ways
I love this site for moments like this :P
Apparently, Washington can also:
Change his hair style/colour and even grow new beards from clean shaven by simply talking to a barber, change his entire outfit in seconds, eat meals with 3 bites and no swallowing, carry a mobile phone bigger then your average laptop in his trouser pocket (even if that trouser has no pocket), magically make his armaments disappear from view, produce a stream of ammo from mid air and can stand in such a way so that nearly half his body either becomes transparent or embedded in rocks or buildings!
They could be mirror images... I say could be, because in some mirrors, neither has a reflection!
GOD Mode...don't forget GOD Mode. He will also have the ability to try the "Try to sue Rockstar for easy cash" mission over countless times if he fails.
I wonder if the alleged "Silver Dildo" did anything for him in his real life?
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10. December 2010 @ 23:25 |
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Originally posted by Zoo_Look:
Originally posted by Zealousi:
Originally posted by KillerBug:
"The singer says now that the entire appearance and story of Carl "CJ" Johnson, the main character, is based on what he consulted Rockstar and his own life story."
Wow...I didn't know that Michael "Shag" Washington harvested half a field of marijuana with a thresher, then burned the rest with a flamethrower while the DEA was coming down. I had no idea that he had robbed a casino, stolen harrier jump jets, or invaded a top secret military base to steal a jetpack either. He should write a book or something.
hahaha nice as all ways
I love this site for moments like this :P
Apparently, Washington can also:
Change his hair style/colour and even grow new beards from clean shaven by simply talking to a barber, change his entire outfit in seconds, eat meals with 3 bites and no swallowing, carry a mobile phone bigger then your average laptop in his trouser pocket (even if that trouser has no pocket), magically make his armaments disappear from view, produce a stream of ammo from mid air and can stand in such a way so that nearly half his body either becomes transparent or embedded in rocks or buildings!
They could be mirror images... I say could be, because in some mirrors, neither has a reflection!
Most importantly, he can escape any police chase (even ones involving the military) just by going to his house and touching a giant magical spinning floppy disk. This is the true secret to real-world ganglife...the giant magical spinning floppy disk.
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11. December 2010 @ 00:26 |
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Originally posted by KillerBug:
Most importantly, he can escape any police chase (even ones involving the military) just by going to his house and touching a giant magical spinning floppy disk. This is the true secret to real-world ganglife...the giant magical spinning floppy disk.
That would explain why Washington managed to avoid a 20 stretch while living his gangsta lifestyle... I think you just helped his case with that post :(
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11. December 2010 @ 17:23 |
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hahaha im surprised more rappers didnt sue who live on the westcoast like in la
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11. December 2010 @ 19:12 |
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I think Michael "Shag" smoke so much Crack that he is living largely in the "Lalaland" of the video game !
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12. December 2010 @ 03:32 |
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Originally posted by stuntman_:
Every rapper has the same stupid growing up in the hood story this one isn't any different. I hope Rockstar never uses another character like CJ San Andreas was by far the worst story of any GTA game
I personally liked that GTA the most.
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15. December 2010 @ 13:45 |
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I always thought the Cop sounded like Samuel L. Jackson... :o/
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