Former NWA Manager Jerry Heller Files $110 Million Defamation Lawsuit Over Straight Outta Compton

Who didn't see this coming...famed music manager, best known for managing NWA and rap legend Eric Eazy-E Wright, Jerry Heller has filed a multi-million dollar defamation lawsuit against anyone who had anything to do with blockbuster movie “Straight Outta Compton.” AllHipHop reports the 75-year old music mogul/businessman isn't happy with the way he was portrayed in the movie and suing to the tune of $110 million for damages.

Heller's rise to fame began in the 60's and 70's where he either managed, represented or orchestrated the tours of music legends like Elton John, Marvin Gaye, Ike and Tina Turner, The Four Tops, Pink Floyd and many others.

Also listed Heller lawsuit is the fact that he's alleging his 2006 book, Ruthless: A Memoir, was stolen and used to re-create various scenes in the movie. Among those named in the lawsuit are: NBC Universal, Dr. Dre and Ice Cube. Believe it or not, he's even suing the late Eazy-E's estate.

According to TMZ Heller's main complaint is the movie defamed him and portrayed him in a false and damaging light. In addition, Heller claims the movie is full of lies including him being fired by Eazy, withholding a $75k check from Ice Cube to getting the guys to sign bad contracts.

Peep the video below and see what Heller has to say about the movie painting him as "the bad guy" and "a sleazy manager who took advantage of Eazy and the group.

Jerry Heller officially filed suit last Friday(October 30, 2015). “Straight Outta Compton” was one of the most successful movies of all time and for sure this year. Nobody knows that better than Jerry Heller, which is why he wants his cut of all the flicks profits. On top of that, he wants $35 million in compensatory damages, another $75 milli in punitive.

So far there's been no word on what Cube and Dre think about this, but I'm sure one of both of them will make a statement when they feel the time is right. In the meantime, that's Tha Wire for today. LISTEN LIVE twice a day, every weekday at 12:50 p.m. and 3:35 p.m. for the best in entertainment news, celeb birthdays and more.