01/21/07 - DJ Drama, Don Cannon Comment On RIAA Raid, Prepare Legal Defense

J-Banks · 01-21-2007, 10:57 AM

DJ Drama and DJ Don Cannon are preparing to defend themselves against charges brought on by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) last week, after the duo's Atlanta offices were raided by a Swat Team on Jan. 16.

DJ Drama, born Tyree Simmons and DJ Don Cannon are the owners of Aphilliates LLC, the company that created and produces the popular Gangsta Grillz mixtape series, which has featured top artists like Sean "Diddy" Combs, T.I., Young Jeezy, Jim Jones and others.

Aphilliates offices were raided by a 30-member Swat Team from Fulton County at the behest of the RIAA. Police seized over 50,000 CDs, as well as computers, recording equipment and cars, that will be used as evidence in the event of a trial.

Officials charged DJ Drama and DJ Don Cannon with racketeering. The pair posted $100,000 bail and were released from prison on Jan. 17.

DJ Drama, 28, has hired prominent Atlanta defense attorney Ed Garland, of Garland, Samuel and Loeb Trial Attorneys.

"This is an attempt by the government to paint an image of those involved in Hip-Hop as criminals," DJ Drama told AllHipHop.com in a statement. "Don Cannon and I are being negatively depicted despite the fact we are legitimate businessman, highly involved in the community and college graduates that have never been arrested. We are being accused of damaging the music industry, when in fact, we are hired by record labels to help develop and elevate the careers of their artists by previewing unreleased material to the masses.”

Don Cannon, 27, has retained the services of Janice Singer and Don Samuel of Thompson and Singer, P.A.

Cannon said the arrests came as a shock because of the relationships the pair have cultivated with the major labels, to help promote and break new artists over the years, via the Gangsta Grillz mixtape series as well as other endeavors.

"Our track record for success has made us some of the most sought after music producers and DJ’s in Hip-Hop," DJ Don Cannon said. "We are looking forward to being exonerated of all charges and continuing to build our brand.”

The raids are part of the RIAA's increased efforts to coordinate its online and physical goods piracy operation.

The organization has been identifying pre-released tracks and albums that are available on the Internet and peer-to-peer networks.

The titles are then placed on heightened alert for RIAA street piracy investigators nationwide.

DJ Drama's attorney Ed Garland has handled high profile cases for NFL stars Ray Lewis and Jamal Lewis.

He disputes the RIAA's claims that his client was selling pirated CD's.

“The charges against Tyree Simmons are false and we are confident this case will be quickly dismissed once everyone has a clear understanding of his business,” Garland said.

source- allhiphop

ispowermoney · 01-21-2007, 11:29 AM

fuck da police

Desert Eagle · 01-21-2007, 12:49 PM

if this shit goes to trial i want mad niggas to support these cats...I no for a fact lil wayne and jeezy wulda struggled if it wernt for DJ DRAMA as with TI...

Heffernan · 01-21-2007, 12:55 PM

this is retarted ....i seen photos with president bush listining to and iPod i bet he "illegaly" downloaded some songs............but no dont talk to bush...insted well mess with with rap

Johnyblaze83 · 01-21-2007, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spongeCorey

hmmmm i dont care at all

I do care cause i was involved in a similar situation, not with music CD but with a copyright law suit

THREATS · 01-21-2007, 01:05 PM

cool props.

DXavier23 · 01-21-2007, 01:32 PM

[1.21] Tha Carter III: Official News & Tracklist

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Tha Carter III is the sixth studio album by rapper Lil Wayne. Its current rumored release date is April 2007. Lil Wayne reveals that the project has been delayed due to his focus on the recently released album, Like Father, Like Son, with Baby aka Birdman and the up and coming I Can't Feel My Face, with fellow rapper Juelz Santana. Artists making guest appearances on the album include veteran rappers Baby aka Birdman and Kurupt, Juelz Santana, Mack Maine, Roney, Andre 3000, as well as Young Money members Curren$y and Nikki. The song "Get Real Gangsta" produced by Scott Storch, has been confirmed to appear on the album, but will not be a single. Scott Storch, Doe Boys, Big D, Swizz Beats, Yonny, DJ Nasty & LVM, Infamous, The Heatmakerz, Cool and Dre, as well as T-Mix and Batman are set to produce for the album. Here are a list of tracks which have been cofirmed to appear on the album. Lil Wayne told reporters that the album is 95 percent done and to expect his new single, "Superstar", to premiere early February.

= Confirmed Tracks =
"Lilweezyana" (Produced by Doe Boys)
"Ride In" (Produced by T-Mix & Batman)
"Mo' Money" (Feat. Currency) (Produced by DJ Nasty & LVM)
"Superstar" (Produced by Yonny)
"Hating" (Feat. Juelz Santana & Currency) (Produced by The Runners)
"New Orleans State of Mind" (Produced by Heatmakerz)
"Undisputed" (Produced by Big D)
"Certified Hustler" (Produced by DJ Nasty & LVM)
"Carter III" (Produced by T-Mix & Batman)
"Reloaded" (Feat. Kurupt) (Produced by T-Mix & Batman)
"Six Feet Deep" (Produced by Heatmakerz)
"Bring You Home" (Produced by Yonny)
"Keep On Talkin" (Feat. Juelz Santana ) (Produced by The Runners)
"Fastlane" (Feat. Birdman)(Produced by T-Mix & Batman)
"Get Real Gangsta" (Produced by Scott Storch)
"504" (Feat. Roney & Mack Maine)(Produced by Infamous)
"Weed Smoke" (Produced by DJ Nasty & LVM)
"Memories" (Feat. Andre 3000) (Produced by Cool and Dre)
"Young Money" (Feat. Nikki) (Produced by Yonny)
"What I Got" (Feat. Birdman) (Produced by Doe Boys)
"Represent" (Produced by Swizz Beatz)
"Ride Out" (Produced by T-Mix & Batman)

ns_diplomat · 01-21-2007, 01:37 PM

^^stop spamming motherfucker

fuck the police man

Lyrical Menace · 01-21-2007, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Desert Eagle

if this shit goes to trial i want mad niggas to support these cats...I no for a fact lil wayne and jeezy wulda struggled if it wernt for DJ DRAMA as with TI...

exactly.....

STOP spammin bitch

Lyrical Menace · 01-21-2007, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spongeCorey

hmmmm i dont care at all

wat tha fuck did u post here for then....

Seatown · 01-21-2007, 02:01 PM

propz fuck the riaa man they tryin to ruin hip hop

ChUcK C · 01-21-2007, 02:11 PM

Fuck Da Riaa!!!!!!!!!!

Wiggles Tha Don · 01-21-2007, 02:20 PM

If Justo Faison (R.I.P) was still here everything would been cleared up along time ago and im suprised that Kay Slay never commented about this shit he'd be in RIAA's Ass if he said somthing to them

Zhiwai · 01-21-2007, 03:30 PM

Props on the news

Speak · 01-21-2007, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Desert Eagle

if this shit goes to trial i want mad niggas to support these cats...I no for a fact lil wayne and jeezy wulda struggled if it wernt for DJ DRAMA as with TI...

YEAH ....LOL

XtennesseeX · 01-21-2007, 05:15 PM

they deserve to go to jail, they knowingly and willingly broke the law.

Detox · 01-21-2007, 05:30 PM

props drama is 1 of my fave djs they best be cleared of the charges

iMaGe · 01-21-2007, 06:09 PM

thats fucked up mane............

MC B STREETZ · 01-21-2007, 09:02 PM

i hope dj drama & dj don cannon get off easy but i think there gunna get hit hard

G Bird · 01-21-2007, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XtennesseeX

they deserve to go to jail, they knowingly and willingly broke the law.

What the fuck are you on kid? You fuckin queer, just cuz the pigs says it was against the laws, that don't mean shit until it gets settled in court! Rappers and there labels depend on mixtapes, they fully support them, THEY ARE FOR PROMOTIONAL USE!!! Eat a fuckin dick with AIDS if you really think they should go to jail!

Antonio Montana · 01-21-2007, 11:08 PM

propz.....

SM596 · 01-22-2007, 12:25 AM

fuck the riaa

Heffernan · 01-25-2007, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johnyblaze83

I do care cause i was involved in a similar situation, not with music CD but with a copyright law suit

yeah i changed my comment cuz i thought this was the topic alicia keys donating to charity or sumthin like that and when i was looking at my posts i saw the topic and changed it

01-21-2007, 10:57 AM	#1
J-Banks Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 21,015 Repped: 5,294 Repped 53,425 Times in 7,839 Posts Blog Entries: 1 Neg Reps: 53 Neg Repped at 93 Times in 86 Posts	01/21/07 - DJ Drama, Don Cannon Comment On RIAA Raid, Prepare Legal Defense 01/21/07 - DJ Drama, Don Cannon Comment On RIAA Raid, Prepare Legal Defense DJ Drama and DJ Don Cannon are preparing to defend themselves against charges brought on by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) last week, after the duo's Atlanta offices were raided by a Swat Team on Jan. 16. DJ Drama, born Tyree Simmons and DJ Don Cannon are the owners of Aphilliates LLC, the company that created and produces the popular Gangsta Grillz mixtape series, which has featured top artists like Sean "Diddy" Combs, T.I., Young Jeezy, Jim Jones and others. Aphilliates offices were raided by a 30-member Swat Team from Fulton County at the behest of the RIAA. Police seized over 50,000 CDs, as well as computers, recording equipment and cars, that will be used as evidence in the event of a trial. Officials charged DJ Drama and DJ Don Cannon with racketeering. The pair posted $100,000 bail and were released from prison on Jan. 17. DJ Drama, 28, has hired prominent Atlanta defense attorney Ed Garland, of Garland, Samuel and Loeb Trial Attorneys. "This is an attempt by the government to paint an image of those involved in Hip-Hop as criminals," DJ Drama told AllHipHop.com in a statement. "Don Cannon and I are being negatively depicted despite the fact we are legitimate businessman, highly involved in the community and college graduates that have never been arrested. We are being accused of damaging the music industry, when in fact, we are hired by record labels to help develop and elevate the careers of their artists by previewing unreleased material to the masses.” Don Cannon, 27, has retained the services of Janice Singer and Don Samuel of Thompson and Singer, P.A. Cannon said the arrests came as a shock because of the relationships the pair have cultivated with the major labels, to help promote and break new artists over the years, via the Gangsta Grillz mixtape series as well as other endeavors. "Our track record for success has made us some of the most sought after music producers and DJ’s in Hip-Hop," DJ Don Cannon said. "We are looking forward to being exonerated of all charges and continuing to build our brand.” The raids are part of the RIAA's increased efforts to coordinate its online and physical goods piracy operation. The organization has been identifying pre-released tracks and albums that are available on the Internet and peer-to-peer networks. The titles are then placed on heightened alert for RIAA street piracy investigators nationwide. DJ Drama's attorney Ed Garland has handled high profile cases for NFL stars Ray Lewis and Jamal Lewis. He disputes the RIAA's claims that his client was selling pirated CD's. “The charges against Tyree Simmons are false and we are confident this case will be quickly dismissed once everyone has a clear understanding of his business,” Garland said. source- allhiphop __________________ JBanksblog.com - check it out __________________

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DXavier23 ----------DX------------- Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 1,766 Repped: 192 Repped 1,682 Times in 143 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 10 Times in 1 Post	[1.21] Tha Carter III: Official News & Tracklist [1.21] Tha Carter III: Official News & Tracklist -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tha Carter III is the sixth studio album by rapper Lil Wayne. Its current rumored release date is April 2007. Lil Wayne reveals that the project has been delayed due to his focus on the recently released album, Like Father, Like Son, with Baby aka Birdman and the up and coming I Can't Feel My Face, with fellow rapper Juelz Santana. Artists making guest appearances on the album include veteran rappers Baby aka Birdman and Kurupt, Juelz Santana, Mack Maine, Roney, Andre 3000, as well as Young Money members Curren$y and Nikki. The song "Get Real Gangsta" produced by Scott Storch, has been confirmed to appear on the album, but will not be a single. Scott Storch, Doe Boys, Big D, Swizz Beats, Yonny, DJ Nasty & LVM, Infamous, The Heatmakerz, Cool and Dre, as well as T-Mix and Batman are set to produce for the album. Here are a list of tracks which have been cofirmed to appear on the album. Lil Wayne told reporters that the album is 95 percent done and to expect his new single, "Superstar", to premiere early February. = Confirmed Tracks = "Lilweezyana" (Produced by Doe Boys) "Ride In" (Produced by T-Mix & Batman) "Mo' Money" (Feat. Currency) (Produced by DJ Nasty & LVM) "Superstar" (Produced by Yonny) "Hating" (Feat. Juelz Santana & Currency) (Produced by The Runners) "New Orleans State of Mind" (Produced by Heatmakerz) "Undisputed" (Produced by Big D) "Certified Hustler" (Produced by DJ Nasty & LVM) "Carter III" (Produced by T-Mix & Batman) "Reloaded" (Feat. Kurupt) (Produced by T-Mix & Batman) "Six Feet Deep" (Produced by Heatmakerz) "Bring You Home" (Produced by Yonny) "Keep On Talkin" (Feat. Juelz Santana ) (Produced by The Runners) "Fastlane" (Feat. Birdman)(Produced by T-Mix & Batman) "Get Real Gangsta" (Produced by Scott Storch) "504" (Feat. Roney & Mack Maine)(Produced by Infamous) "Weed Smoke" (Produced by DJ Nasty & LVM) "Memories" (Feat. Andre 3000) (Produced by Cool and Dre) "Young Money" (Feat. Nikki) (Produced by Yonny) "What I Got" (Feat. Birdman) (Produced by Doe Boys) "Represent" (Produced by Swizz Beatz) "Ride Out" (Produced by T-Mix & Batman)

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ispowermoney Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: DFW dallas/ft.worth Posts: 318 Repped: 9 Repped 30 Times in 9 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	fuck da police

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Desert Eagle Veteran Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: LONDON Posts: 4,871 Repped: 41 Repped 160 Times in 39 Posts Neg Reps: 1 Neg Repped at 1 Time in 1 Post	if this shit goes to trial i want mad niggas to support these cats...I no for a fact lil wayne and jeezy wulda struggled if it wernt for DJ DRAMA as with TI...

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Wiggles Tha Don Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 645 Repped: 277 Repped 390 Times in 61 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	If Justo Faison (R.I.P) was still here everything would been cleared up along time ago and im suprised that Kay Slay never commented about this shit he'd be in RIAA's Ass if he said somthing to them

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Zhiwai G_unit_soldier_Chang Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 9,469 Repped: 15 Repped 49 Times in 8 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	Props on the news

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XtennesseeX Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 394 Repped: 95 Repped 0 Times in 0 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	they deserve to go to jail, they knowingly and willingly broke the law.

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Detox Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 1,131 Repped: 23 Repped 82 Times in 21 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	props drama is 1 of my fave djs they best be cleared of the charges

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