Dr. Dre Shifts To Film Making, "This Is A Natural Switch For Me"
Thursday - February 8, 2007 by Jolene "foxxylady" Petipas
Dr. Dre has reportedly signed a multiyear feature producing deal with
New Line Cinema for his newly formed film company, Crucial Films.
According to Daily Variety, Dre (born Andre Young) and his longtime
collaborator Phillip Atwell will first focus on developing dark
comedies before shifting to other movie genres. The Compton-bred
producer will also play a major role in the music side of the projects.
"This is a natural switch for me, since I've directed a lot of music
videos," Dre told Daily Variety. "And I eventually want to get into
directing."
Dre has scored various films in the past few years. To date, he has
composed music for "A Man Apart," "The Wash," "Bad Boys II," and "Set
It Off."
"Everything Dre has worked on becomes a hit, and one of the reasons for
that is he never put his name on anything he doesn't really believe
in," explained New Line producer Toby Emmerich.
"His records have always been very narrative in nature, and you can
tell from his songs that he understands how to tell a story," Emmerich
continued. "We're excited to work with him as he branches out into the
film world.
Jadakiss Indicted on Drug and Gun Charges, Pleads Not Guilty
By Chris Richburg
Date: 2/9/2007 A little more than four months after being arrested with
three other men, D-Block member Jadakiss was indicted Thursday (Feb. 8)
on gun and drug charges.
The Associated Press reports the rapper (born Jason Phillips) pleaded
not guilty to charges of possessing a loaded handgun and marijuana in a
Westchester County courtroom.
He was arrested Oct. 7 after police stopped the car he was traveling in
after smelling marijuana. A gun allegedly belonging to Jadakiss was
found soon after.
The rhymesayer's attorney, Clement Patti, argued that his client was
riding in the back seat of the car and didn't know there was a gun in
the front console.
"I have yet to see or hear of any evidence connecting my client to
possessing this weapon," Patti told the Associated Press.
Although two of the other men arrested face similar charges, no
indictment of the fourth man was announced, according to the AP.
If convicted on the gun charge, Jadakiss could face a maximum prison
sentence of 16 months to seven years.
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