According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, South Philly author and native Antonne Jones claims that the idea to 2002’s movie State Property (which featured both Jay-Z and Dame), is his.
Jones says that the plot was taken from his book The Family: A Philadelphia Mob Story. He claims both Hov and Damon Dash met with him in 1998. He allegedly offered them the rights to the story for $500,000, but was only offered $50,000.
After rejecting the lower offer, Jones says he never heard from either Dame or Jay again. However, the State Property movies were released, with the first one grossing 2.1 million.
Not all business is going sour, as Lil’ Wayne has just landed a deal with Straight Up Brands liquor, to create an all new alcoholic beverage.
According to XXL, Wayne is expected to help develop, brand and market the as of yet unknown beverage.
The company also has plans to launch a beverage with Lil’ Flip, Foxy Brown, and DJ Clue.
