Dr. Dre, once part of the group D12 with rapper Eminem, is threatening to sue Sony Pictures, with the release of their newly made for TV film, "Surviving Compton: Dre, Suge & Michel'le".
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The movie depicts the rapper as a woman beater, particularly to Michel'le, whom he admits to dating 30 years ago. It shows Dr. Dre behaving violently, pulling Michel'le's hair, punching her face, and pointing a gun at her. Allegations flew about this incident back in the day, but his attorneys claim that there are no medical records or police reports to back up abuse allegations.
Currently, the rapper's legal team has sent Sony a cease and desist, ordering the cancellation of the movie. The letter states, "Dre flatly denies ever abusing Michel'le," and will seek legal action if the film is released.
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In earlier incidences, according to Pitchfork, when the NWA released the biopic "Straight Outta Compton", a related film, Michel'le criticized the movie, adding that, "it ignores several of N.W.A.'s own harsh realities."
At this point in time, Dr. Dre issued a public apology for abuses he committed in the past, particularly to three young women he admits to beating in his younger years.
"Twenty-five years ago I was a young man drinking too much and in over my head with no real structure in my life. However, none of this is an excuse for what I did," Dr. Dre tells The Daily Mail, "I've been married for 19 years and every day I'm working to be a better man for my family, seeking guidance along the way."
H adds, "I'm doing everything I can so I never resemble that man again. I apologize to the women I've hurt. I deeply regret what I did and know that it has forever impacted all of our lives"
This revelation from Dr. Dre comes in sharp contrast with rapper Jay-Z producing his own docuseries on criminal justice in America. Jay-Z's project has been met with mostly positive reaction and support from TV fans.
Watch the trailer for "Surviving Compton: Dre, Suge & Michel'le" here:
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