Atlanta rapper Fish Scales went through a terrifying ordeal Wednesday evening when he was ambushed by a group of robbers in his brewery, and then kidnapped and forced to drive to a remote area where he was then shot while trying to escape.
Luckily, the Nappy Roots member survived and is in recovery now.
According to police, Scales, whose full name is Melvin Adams Jr. first encountered the robbers when they entered Alantucky Brewery, which he co-owns with fellow Nappy Roots rapper Skinny Deville. They reportedly asked for cash, to which he responded by saying they don’t have cash on-site and only accept cards.
Adams was then kidnapped by the group who demanded that he take them to where he can get them money. He drove to the town of Hapeville, where he then attempted to flee and was shot by the robbers. They fled after shooting Adams, who...
Luckily, the Nappy Roots member survived and is in recovery now.
According to police, Scales, whose full name is Melvin Adams Jr. first encountered the robbers when they entered Alantucky Brewery, which he co-owns with fellow Nappy Roots rapper Skinny Deville. They reportedly asked for cash, to which he responded by saying they don’t have cash on-site and only accept cards.
Adams was then kidnapped by the group who demanded that he take them to where he can get them money. He drove to the town of Hapeville, where he then attempted to flee and was shot by the robbers. They fled after shooting Adams, who...
- 8/19/2022
- by Jacob Linden
- Uinterview
A member of the Grammy-nominated hip-hop group Nappy Roots was kidnapped at gunpoint outside his brewery in Atlanta on Wednesday (17 August).
Melvin Adams, famously known by his stage name Fish Scales, was leaving Atlantucky Brewery which he co-owns with the rest of Nappy Roots when he was approached by two male suspects, according to the police.
The robbers allegedly forced Adams into his white Mercedes-Benz SUV at gunpoint, ordering him to drive them to Hapeville.
When the rapper tried to escape, one of his kidnappers shot him in the leg, police said.
The suspects then fled the scene. They got away with about 30, according to the police.
Adams approached a nearby house for help and the residents called the police, said multiple reports. He was then immediately taken to a hospital where he is in stable condition.
The police have not released any details on possible suspects so far.
Melvin Adams, famously known by his stage name Fish Scales, was leaving Atlantucky Brewery which he co-owns with the rest of Nappy Roots when he was approached by two male suspects, according to the police.
The robbers allegedly forced Adams into his white Mercedes-Benz SUV at gunpoint, ordering him to drive them to Hapeville.
When the rapper tried to escape, one of his kidnappers shot him in the leg, police said.
The suspects then fled the scene. They got away with about 30, according to the police.
Adams approached a nearby house for help and the residents called the police, said multiple reports. He was then immediately taken to a hospital where he is in stable condition.
The police have not released any details on possible suspects so far.
- 8/19/2022
- by Peony Hirwani
- The Independent - Music
Louisville rapper Jack Harlow discusses everything from the first album he ever loved to being tongue-tied upon meeting Tyler, the Creator on the latest installment of Rolling Stone’s The First Time.
Harlow credits his mom for introducing him to his first favorite record, Gwen Stefani’s The Sweet Escape, citing the title track, “Wind It Up,” and “4 in the Morning” as some of his favorites from the 2006 album. The rapper later recalled the first time his mom heard his music: Harlow was still in high school at the time...
Harlow credits his mom for introducing him to his first favorite record, Gwen Stefani’s The Sweet Escape, citing the title track, “Wind It Up,” and “4 in the Morning” as some of his favorites from the 2006 album. The rapper later recalled the first time his mom heard his music: Harlow was still in high school at the time...
- 6/2/2021
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
Whenever Nev and Max encounter a celebrity on their show it usually involves someone trying to catfish them. The tables have turned this week on Catfish as the celebrity is the one looking to see if he’s being catfished by a “regular” girl. Ryan “R. Prophet,” formerly a part of the Grammy-nominated group Nappy Roots, recently started using social media. (I know, it’s crazy that he’s just starting to figure out how to use Facebook.) Prophet got to know a girl named Trinity and the two instantly connected. They started messaging each other almost every day but they still have yet … Continue reading →
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- 7/23/2015
- by Amanda Watter
- ChannelGuideMag
Nappy Roots Member Prophet Needs Catfish's Help With Love—Because Celebrities Truly Are Just Like Us
Celebrities...they really are just like us! When it comes to finding "the one," even Grammy-nominated artists need some help with their love lives. Add in the perils of online dating, and things can seem pretty impossible! That's why Catfish is here to help. In tonight's intense episode, "Prophet and Trinity," Nappy Roots member Prophet seeks out Nev Schulman and Max Joseph's help because in the midst of launching his rap career comeback, he's met someone...online. And like the rest of the world, whether they're famous or not, he isn't sure if the person he's talking to online is who she says she is. According to "Trinity," she is a model, and she has...
- 7/22/2015
- E! Online
Ex-Nappy Roots rapper R. Prophet pled Not Guilty to all charges from his arrest last month ... the one where he says cops handcuffed him, tased him and beat him bloody.Prophet previously told TMZ his arrest was "definitely racial profiling" ... he was riding in a car in Kentucky on April 20 when the driver was arrested for DUI. Prophet claims things got ugly when police asked him to step out -- and then started beating him for no reason.
- 5/7/2013
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Ex-Nappy Roots rapper R. Prophet says he was the victim of a Racist Beatdown ... and tells TMZ he's thinking about suing the hell out of the cops who tased him earlier this week. Prophet just called in to "TMZ Live" ... and says he feels it was "definitely racial profiling" when cops in Kentucky approached a car he was riding in this weekend ... and proceeded to beat the crap out of him. The rapper says...
- 4/25/2013
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Pulling a Reese Witherspoon is all the rage these days ... the problem, when you're R. Prophet and ask a cop, "Do you know who I am" ... you've gotta enunciate clearly, because judging from the pics a misunderstanding can cause you a world of hurt.Prophet was arrested Saturday for disorderly conduct and other stuff, and in the middle of the bust he screamed, "I'm R. Prophet!!!" But cops thought he was proclaiming, "I'm a prophet...
- 4/25/2013
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
R. Prophet -- from the rap group Nappy Roots -- was tased and pepper sprayed after allegedly resisting arrest in Kentucky on 4/20 ... and it looks like his face got the worst of it.According to Kentucky State Police, R. Prophet -- real name Kenneth Anthony -- was waiting by the roadside for his friend to pick him up ... but the friend was nicked for DUI right before Anthony could get to the car.Police say...
- 4/23/2013
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
By Aly Semigran
When it comes to Kentucky, it's hard not to associate it with anything other than the world-famous Run for the Roses, the Kentucky Derby (and sure, for some, a certain fast food chain.)
And with the 137th Kentucky Derby set to take place this weekend, we here at MTV wanted to pay homage to some other winners from the state, namely the eclectic variety of musicians and bands that hail from there. In addition to the many bluegrass and country artists that call the great state their old Kentucky home, there's also been boy bands (Brian Littrell and Kevin Richardson of the Backstreet Boys hail from the state), chart-topping rockers and hip-hoppers. Here are some of our favorites ... a Musical Mint Julep to enjoy before the big race.
Loretta Lynn
Perhaps the name most synonymous with Kentucky musicians, Butcher Hollow native Loretta Lynn is a country music pioneer.
When it comes to Kentucky, it's hard not to associate it with anything other than the world-famous Run for the Roses, the Kentucky Derby (and sure, for some, a certain fast food chain.)
And with the 137th Kentucky Derby set to take place this weekend, we here at MTV wanted to pay homage to some other winners from the state, namely the eclectic variety of musicians and bands that hail from there. In addition to the many bluegrass and country artists that call the great state their old Kentucky home, there's also been boy bands (Brian Littrell and Kevin Richardson of the Backstreet Boys hail from the state), chart-topping rockers and hip-hoppers. Here are some of our favorites ... a Musical Mint Julep to enjoy before the big race.
Loretta Lynn
Perhaps the name most synonymous with Kentucky musicians, Butcher Hollow native Loretta Lynn is a country music pioneer.
- 5/6/2011
- by MTV News
- MTV Newsroom
Today marks the release of the hotly-anticipated new album from Nas and Damian "Junior Gong" Marley. The record, called Distant Relatives, is not just a team-up between two musical giants but is also for a good cause, as the proceeds will go towards some form of support for Africa (possibly the construction of a school in the Congo). The album weds hip-hop and reggae influences beautifully, and even though he's talking about issues in Africa and not tales of the street, Nas' spitting is especially on point.
In fact, Distant Relatives immediately enters in the conversation regarding the best album-length collaborations of all time. What others are in said conversation? Glad you asked.
Method Man and Redman, Blackout! and Blackout! 2
Meth and Red are the gold standard among musical tag teams. They have made countless guest appearances on each others' songs and have also gotten together for at least one...
In fact, Distant Relatives immediately enters in the conversation regarding the best album-length collaborations of all time. What others are in said conversation? Glad you asked.
Method Man and Redman, Blackout! and Blackout! 2
Meth and Red are the gold standard among musical tag teams. They have made countless guest appearances on each others' songs and have also gotten together for at least one...
- 5/18/2010
- by Kyle Anderson
- MTV Newsroom
Chris Rock's new documentary Good Hair will be given a full Us release after a judge refused to grant an injunction blocking the film from cinemas. The Everybody Hates Chris comedian was recently hit by a lawsuit from Regina Kimbell, who alleged that he stole ideas from her TV show My Nappy Roots in 2007. Kimbell subsequently moved to have the movie banned, although it was later handed a limited release on October 9. However, after watching both productions, a judge has now given Rock the green light to distribute his picture nationwide, Contactmusic reports. Us District Judge Dale Fischer concluded that the (more)...
- 10/20/2009
- by By Oli Simpson
- Digital Spy
Chris Rock was recently at the center of a legal dispute, but not necessarily for the reason you might expect. The comedian is the producer of the new documentary Good Hair, which was accused by documentary filmmaker Regina Kimbell of having too many similarities to her film My Nappy Roots. But turns out, her claims are bogus-- or at least a judge thinks so. THR reports that federal judge Dale S. Fischer watched both films and didn't find enough similarities to fulfill Kimbell's request to block the film's release. So Good Hair will hit theaters nationwide on October 23, just in time to capitalized on its recent Gotham Independent Film Award nomination for Best Documentary. Chris Rock wins again!
- 10/20/2009
- cinemablend.com
Chris Rock's documentary Good Hair will be given a full U.S. release after a judge refused to grant an injunction blocking the film from cinemas.
The Everybody Hates Chris star is at the centre of a lawsuit from Regina Kimbell, who alleges he stole her ideas from her TV show, My Nappy Roots, back in 2007.
Kimbell sought to block the picture, which was given a limited release on 9 October, but after watching both productions a judge has given Rock the green light to distribute his film nationwide.
U.S. District Judge Dale Fischer concluded the documentaries "don't seem to be made for the same audience" and states portions of them "are not similar at all."
Kimbell has vowed to press on with her lawsuit, in which she accuses Rock of copyright infringement and unfair competition. She is seeking $5 million (£3.3 million) in damages.
Kimbell's attorney, Reginald K. Brown, says, "We always knew that it would be tough getting the judge to grant a request for a preliminary injunction. We are looking forward to going to trial."
A trial date has yet to be set. Good Hair will open across the U.S. on 23 Oct..
The Everybody Hates Chris star is at the centre of a lawsuit from Regina Kimbell, who alleges he stole her ideas from her TV show, My Nappy Roots, back in 2007.
Kimbell sought to block the picture, which was given a limited release on 9 October, but after watching both productions a judge has given Rock the green light to distribute his film nationwide.
U.S. District Judge Dale Fischer concluded the documentaries "don't seem to be made for the same audience" and states portions of them "are not similar at all."
Kimbell has vowed to press on with her lawsuit, in which she accuses Rock of copyright infringement and unfair competition. She is seeking $5 million (£3.3 million) in damages.
Kimbell's attorney, Reginald K. Brown, says, "We always knew that it would be tough getting the judge to grant a request for a preliminary injunction. We are looking forward to going to trial."
A trial date has yet to be set. Good Hair will open across the U.S. on 23 Oct..
- 10/20/2009
- WENN
A couple weeks ago, we shared with you a story about Regina Kimbell, a documentary filmmaker who claimed that Chris Rock had infriged on her copyright when making his current documentary, Good Hair. Kimbell says in a lawsuit that she showed Rock footage from her similar non-fiction film, Nappy Roots: A Journey Through Black Hair-itage in 2007, but acknowledged that she knew Rock was already working on Good Hair at that time.
On Tuesday, Federal District Court Judge Dale Fischer denied Kimbell's injunction seeking to postpone or somehow block the further release of Rock's documentary, which did not surprise her attorney, Reginal Brown. The Hollywood Reporter quotes Brown as saying, "These motions are rarely granted. We still feel optimistic on our copyright claim and we're on track to proceed."...
On Tuesday, Federal District Court Judge Dale Fischer denied Kimbell's injunction seeking to postpone or somehow block the further release of Rock's documentary, which did not surprise her attorney, Reginal Brown. The Hollywood Reporter quotes Brown as saying, "These motions are rarely granted. We still feel optimistic on our copyright claim and we're on track to proceed."...
- 10/20/2009
- by Colin Boyd
- GetTheBigPicture.net
A judge has untangled Chris Rock's Good Hair. A woman's bid to prevent the wide release of the comedian's latest feature, claiming Rock swiped the premise for his documentary about black women's quest for the perfect 'do from her 2006 film, My Nappy Roots, has been shot down. U.S. District Court Judge Dale S. Fischer said in her ruling that she watched both films and didn't see significant similarities. Good Hair opened in limited release Oct. 9 after Regina Kimbell's first request for a preliminary injunction was denied. The film, which has taken in $1.7 million so far, according to BoxOfficeMojo.com, opens nationwide on Friday. Kimbell's film, which also...
- 10/19/2009
- E! Online
A woman named Regina Kimbell sued comedian and actor Chris Rock, HBO Films, and others in federal court in Los Angeles last week, claiming that Rock's new documentary Good Hair copies her 2006 documentary My Nappy Roots. Kimbell seeks $5 million in damages and an injunction preventing the defendants from distributing and showing Good Hair without Kimbell's consent and from "designating anything other than My Nappy Roots as the inspiration for Good Hair." Kimbell alleges that she completed My Nappy Roots in early 2006 and screened the film at colleges and film festivals throughout the U.S. She claims she was inspired to create the film by her daughter's issues regarding her hair and African-American hair culture. Curiously, this is the same inspiration Rock has articulated for his film. Kimbell says that Rock's assistant invited her to...
- 10/16/2009
- by Chad Fitzgerald
- Huffington Post
A U.S. judge has dismissed a $5 million (£3.5 million) plagiarism lawsuit against funnyman Chris Rock.
The Everybody Hates Chris star was at the centre of a suit from Regina Kimbell, who alleged he stole her ideas for his upcoming documentary Good Hair.
Kimbell claimed she showed Rock her show, My Nappy Roots - which features celebrities discussing different African-American hairdos - back in 2007, and he subsequently ripped off her idea,
Rock hit back at the allegations, insisting the only similarity between the projects was the topic.
And a judge agreed with him, dismissing the suit on Thursday, according to TMZ.com.
The show will air in America on Friday.
The Everybody Hates Chris star was at the centre of a suit from Regina Kimbell, who alleged he stole her ideas for his upcoming documentary Good Hair.
Kimbell claimed she showed Rock her show, My Nappy Roots - which features celebrities discussing different African-American hairdos - back in 2007, and he subsequently ripped off her idea,
Rock hit back at the allegations, insisting the only similarity between the projects was the topic.
And a judge agreed with him, dismissing the suit on Thursday, according to TMZ.com.
The show will air in America on Friday.
- 10/9/2009
- WENN
Funnyman Chris Rock has hit out at the woman suing him for allegedly stealing her hair documentary idea, insisting the only similarity between the projects is the topic.
Regina Kimbell filed a $5 million (£3.5 million) suit earlier this week (begs05Oct09), claiming the inspiration behind Rock's Good Hair film came from her 2005 documentary My Nappy Roots, which she showed the comic on the set of his TV series Everybody Hates Chris in 2007.
Kimbell's film featured celebrities who discussed different hairdos, while Rock's documentary, which premieres in the U.S. on Friday, also features famous names talking about the topic.
Rock admits he viewed My Nappy Roots before he began making Good Hair to ensure the films would not be too similar.
He says, "I called her to see the movie and told her I was doing a movie, so it's not like anybody was hiding it. It's like, 'I'm thinking about doing a movie on hair.' It was really to watch it to make sure I wasn't going to make that movie.
"The only similarity is her movie goes to India and mine goes to India, but I don't even know if she went to India. I think she got footage. That's about it. Her movie is about (hair care entrepreneur Madam) C.J. Walker, histories of hair, men, women… She'll probably be able to sell it now because of Good Hair, but it's not humorous at all.
"If you did two documentaries on George Washington, there'd be some similarities, but they're not the same documentary. We'll see what happens. I guess I'll talk to my lawyers later today."...
Regina Kimbell filed a $5 million (£3.5 million) suit earlier this week (begs05Oct09), claiming the inspiration behind Rock's Good Hair film came from her 2005 documentary My Nappy Roots, which she showed the comic on the set of his TV series Everybody Hates Chris in 2007.
Kimbell's film featured celebrities who discussed different hairdos, while Rock's documentary, which premieres in the U.S. on Friday, also features famous names talking about the topic.
Rock admits he viewed My Nappy Roots before he began making Good Hair to ensure the films would not be too similar.
He says, "I called her to see the movie and told her I was doing a movie, so it's not like anybody was hiding it. It's like, 'I'm thinking about doing a movie on hair.' It was really to watch it to make sure I wasn't going to make that movie.
"The only similarity is her movie goes to India and mine goes to India, but I don't even know if she went to India. I think she got footage. That's about it. Her movie is about (hair care entrepreneur Madam) C.J. Walker, histories of hair, men, women… She'll probably be able to sell it now because of Good Hair, but it's not humorous at all.
"If you did two documentaries on George Washington, there'd be some similarities, but they're not the same documentary. We'll see what happens. I guess I'll talk to my lawyers later today."...
- 10/8/2009
- WENN
Not everybody loves Chris Rock. Example A: Regina Kimbell, who's so ticked off that she doesn't want anyone to see his new movie. That, and a $5 million check for her troubles. The funnyman is now firing back against Kimbell, a director who has gone to court to block this Friday's release of the Rock-helmed documentary Good Hair, claiming it's a rip-off of her own film. In a declaration filed yesterday in U.S. District Court, Rock denies swiping the idea for his flick. Rock describes his work as a "hybrid documentary and a comedy (a 'docu-comedy')" that "does not focus on the history of black hair care," as opposed to Kimbell's informational Nappy Roots. Got...
- 10/8/2009
- E! Online
The success rate for lawsuits that claim the big star or major studio stole Idea X is astonishingly low. Somebody would have to help me out on the last time a court ruled in favor of the little guy.
We just wrote a couple of weeks ago about the pair of writers trying to halt the release of Love Happens because it sounded like an idea they gave Universal. So far: Nothing. Now it's Chris Rock's turn to be hounded by legal proceedings.
Regina Kimbell has filed suit against Rock and "several film companies," according to The Hollywood Reporter, stating that elemens of her film My Nappy Roots have been co-opted for the comedian's new documentary Good Hair.
We just wrote a couple of weeks ago about the pair of writers trying to halt the release of Love Happens because it sounded like an idea they gave Universal. So far: Nothing. Now it's Chris Rock's turn to be hounded by legal proceedings.
Regina Kimbell has filed suit against Rock and "several film companies," according to The Hollywood Reporter, stating that elemens of her film My Nappy Roots have been co-opted for the comedian's new documentary Good Hair.
- 10/8/2009
- by Colin Boyd
- GetTheBigPicture.net
Chris Rock is being sued for at least $5 million by a filmmaker who is also trying to block the release of his upcoming documentary "Good Hair." Apparently, Regina Kimbell sued Rock and other film companies in federal court in Los Angeles on Monday, claiming Rock's project is a copycat of "My Nappy Roots," her film. Kimbell stated that she screened her film for the comedian in 2007. The lawsuit states "My Nappy Roots" traces the business and cultural history of black hair care. It has only been shown only at colleges and film festivals since its completion in 2006.
- 10/8/2009
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Chris Rock is being sued for $5 million by Regina Kimbell, producer and director of "My Nappy Roots: A Journey Through Black Hair-itage."
Kimbell is saying that Rock's upcoming film, "Good Hair" (opening in limited release this Friday), copied her "Nappy Roots" documentary. She claims that, "after hearing the buzz about the film, Rock requested a private screening at Paramount Studios. Unaware that Rock had a deal to produce a black hair documentary for HBO, Kimbell agreed to let him see the film."
"Good Hair" is directed by Jeff Stilson with the script written by Lance Crouther, Paul Marchand, Rock, Chuck Sklar, and Stilson.
So the issue is -- there are two documentaries about African-American hair, and Rock copied Kimbell's take on the subject. Really? A good copyright lawsuit argues that the way ideas are expressed are very similar. Upon looking at trailers for both films, I don't think there's a...
Kimbell is saying that Rock's upcoming film, "Good Hair" (opening in limited release this Friday), copied her "Nappy Roots" documentary. She claims that, "after hearing the buzz about the film, Rock requested a private screening at Paramount Studios. Unaware that Rock had a deal to produce a black hair documentary for HBO, Kimbell agreed to let him see the film."
"Good Hair" is directed by Jeff Stilson with the script written by Lance Crouther, Paul Marchand, Rock, Chuck Sklar, and Stilson.
So the issue is -- there are two documentaries about African-American hair, and Rock copied Kimbell's take on the subject. Really? A good copyright lawsuit argues that the way ideas are expressed are very similar. Upon looking at trailers for both films, I don't think there's a...
- 10/8/2009
- by Manny
- Manny the Movie Guy
Chris Rock's documentary about African-American hairstyles is as phony as the extensions on Paris Hilton's head, according to a new lawsuit. Regina Kimbell says she showed Chris her 2005 documentary, "My Nappy Roots," on the set of his TV series, "Everybody Hates Chris," back in 2007. Then, according to the suit filed in U.S. District Court in downtown L.A., he stole the idea for his documentary, "Good Hair," which will open on Friday.
- 10/6/2009
- TMZ
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