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Rapper Who Battled The Notorious B.I.G. In 1994 Sues Filmmakers For $20 Million
By Rahim, 07-16-2008 , 01:59 AM

A rapper who freestyle battled the late Notorious B.I.G. 14 years ago has sued filmmakers of a documentary using the footage for $20 million.

According to the New York Post, William Troy McClune, who rapped under the moniker Supreme, filed the suit against Rugged Entertainment last week, claiming they didn't have his permission to use the footage for their 2007 film Notorious B.I.G. Bigger Than Life.

He says the footage from the two rappers' 1994 battle showed him in a negative light, and as a result he's suffered "irreparable harm, mental distress and disturbance of his peace of mind."

"Freestyle rap battles were used as a tool to either establish one's self or ruin another's reputation in the community," McClune's lawsuit explained.

Neither McClune nor reps for the filmmakers could be reached for comment at press time.

Source: BallerStatus.com


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READER COMMENTS:
By kastro, 07-16-2008 , 04:08 AM

i guess you career never went anywhere and now you see a chance to make some money i guess these day's every1's after the dough

By babyface18, 07-16-2008 , 06:26 AM

HEY got to make the money some how

By Kadafi Son, 07-16-2008 , 08:53 AM

"irreparable harm, mental distress and disturbance of his peace of mind."

That made me laugh. I guess Biggie can do that to ya

By Lil KaMiKaZe, 07-17-2008 , 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Kadafi Son View Post
"irreparable harm, mental distress and disturbance of his peace of mind."
lmao he can't be serious

By aymack10, 07-17-2008 , 02:15 PM

so biggie battled n destroyed this guy and the footage was put in a movie now he gettin paid millions dam man

By westcoasta, 07-17-2008 , 04:30 PM

this fuccn guy... wat a big fish taco...

By Bank Robber, 07-20-2008 , 10:36 PM

honestly

they SHOULD HAVE paid him for using his footage (or blurred his face out)

but 20 fucking mill??? this'll get thrown out if it ever went to court. too excessive.

now maybe 1 or 2 million thats believable.

20 mill = he's insane

By ClintDogg, 07-25-2008 , 12:10 AM

fuck this guy

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