A Philadelphia author is Jay-Z and his former business partner for allegedly stealing the idea for their 2002 film, "State Property," from his novel The Family: A Philadelphia Mob Story, which he claims he had pitched to the pair almost four nears ago. According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, Antonne Jones filed the suit earlier this month in a federal court in Manhattan, naming Jay-z and Damon Dash, as well as Roc-A-Fella Films and Lions Gate, the film's distributor. He is seeking $15 million is damages.
In the suit, Jones claims that he was offered $50,000 in 1998, although he wanted $500,000 for the rights. After rejecting their offer, he never heard from them again. Two writers, Abdul Malik Abbott and Ernest "Tron" Anderson, were credited as writers for "State Property," which featured Roc-A-Fella Records recording artist Beanie Sigel and grossed $2.
1 million, spawning a 2005 sequel. Jay-Z, Dash and Lions Gate were unavailable for comment at press time. In related news, Damon Dash has reportedly invested in money into New York nightclub, The Plumm, a highly-exclusive club that members need a special key chain to gain entrance.
Former "Sex and the City" star Chris Noth, former New Kid On The Block Joey McIntyre and actors Jesse Bradford and Simon Rex have also invested money in The Plumm. The club opened in late April and has attracted the likes of Halle Berry, Bosworth, Kid Rock and Lenny Kravitz.
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