Grand Theft Auto Stealing More Than Cars!
Cypress Hill's Michael "Shagg" Washington is reporting that the makers of Grand Theft Auto have stolen his ride! ...Literally.
According to Yahoo.com's Ben Silverman, Rock Star Games and Take 2 Interactive are being sued by Washington for his life and likness being used in the GTA 2 game, San Andreas.
Regarding a converstation between Washinton and Rock Star in 2003, Silverman states:
"According to the complaint, Washington "responded to their questions and related details of his life," which included "how the teen-agers in his gang rode around on bicycles." (Bikes are prominently featured in the game.)"
Silverman says that Washington is seeking "$250 million" in the suit.
A quarter billion for video game version of yourself ... sign me up! I'd do it for six dollars and a cup of java. - Monte.