MF DOOM’s Estate Is Suing His Manager Over Stolen Property

MF DOOM’s widow Jasmine Dumile Thompson is taking the rapper’s former manager to court over what she calls “outright thievery.” At the center of the lawsuit are 31 notebooks that belonged to the rapper. Evidently according to Thompson, the notebooks were used by DOOM to write down many of his songs, including his biggest hits and unreleased material. Consequently, those potentially very valuable notebooks are alleged to be in possession of DOOM’s former manager Eothen “Egon” Alapatt.

That doesn’t come as much of a surprise to fans as Alapatt has claimed to be in possession of them in the past. Fans became aware of the disagreement back in March when the official MF DOOM Instagram account made a post. The post included emails of Egon being asked to surrender the notebooks combined with a public plea for him to do the right thing and give them back to DOOM’s widow. The lawsuit itself is full of details explaining how Egon came into possession of the notebooks in the first place. It dates all the way back to a notorious incident in DOOM’s life. That incident was when he left the U.S. to go on tour in 2010 and wasn’t allowed to return. Check out all the lawsuit details below.

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MF DOOM’s Ex-Manager Sued Over Rapper’s Notebooks

Earlier this year, more information came to light about DOOM’s passing. He reportedly had a “rare” reaction to blood pressure medication that worsened his health conditions. Subsequently, after his widow expressed continued confusion with the care he received, the hospital he ultimately passed away in issued an apology for his care.

On top of the claim of stealing, the lawsuit stacks more allegations. Additionally alleged proof of “copyright infringement, fraud, conversion, unjust enrichment, constructive trust and declaratory relief,” are all included in the suit. Thompson is asking the judge for the case to be heard by a jury. What do you think of MF DOOM’s estate suing his manager for notebooks that he allegedly stole? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Michael Jackson’s Estate Resolves Legal Battle Over Allegedly Stolen Belongings

Jeffre Phillips was accused by Michael Jackson’s estate of stealing roughly $1 million worth of property from the late performer. Allegedly he entered his home after he passed in 2009, as he had previously been engaged to Jackson’s sibling, LaToya. According to the estate, the stolen items included CDs, DVDs, letters, awards, hard drives, and more.

They also said they believed Phillips planned on selling the items, and had moved forward in getting a judge’s help to recover the property. Now, according to legal documents obtained by TMZ, the two parties have settled. The details surrounding their settlement remain unknown. It’s additionally unclear whether or not the estate was able to recover the items.

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MJ’s Estate Settles With Jeffre Phillips

Michael Jackson's Estate Resolves Legal Battle Over Stolen Belongings
Singer Michael Jackson departs early from the Santa Barbara County courthouse at the end of the sixth week of his trial April 8, 2005 in Santa Maria, California. Jackson is charged in a 10-count indictment with molesting a boy, plying him with liquor and conspiring to commit child abduction, false imprisonment and extortion. (Photo by Carlo Allegri/Getty Images)

Among the items believed to be stolen was also a sweet handwritten note from MJ’s son, Prince. Recently, the 26-year-old opened up about watching his father struggle with his appearance. He shut down allegations that his father wanted to be white, revealing that he wanted to “glow” instead.

“He had a skin condition called vitiligo,” Prince began. “I think it was even on the autopsy report. I think the cause of it– it’s up for speculation. But it’s either vitiligo or some form of lupus that contributed to the vitiligo. And he had a lot of insecurity around, kind of, looking blotchy. So, he wanted to see if he could smooth out his appearance. I think that ‘glowing’ may have also had something to do with it because he was visionary I guess in the way that he thought.” What do you think of MJ’s estate settling with Jeffre Phillips? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates on Michael Jackson.

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