On the closing of the hit VH1 reality show “Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta,” music executive Mickey “Memphitz” Wright files a federal lawsuit against Viacom International, Inc.; NFGTV, Inc.; and Monami Entertainment, LLC for slandering his character.
During season one of the series, K. Michelle was given a platform to be heard and she did just that, letting the world in on more than just her music. The former Jive records recording artist went into details about her music industry struggles, and without calling names, spoke tirelessly about getting her “ass beat” by a certain executive.
Michelle, who was signed to Jive under Memphitz’s Hitz Committee imprint, claims the two got into a heated argument one night, which turned physical. She alleges that he beat her, smothered her, and dragged her across the room floor leaving her with carpet burns, scars and bruises on her body.
Memphitz has maintained his innocence in the alleged incident and has released the following statement with the new lawsuit, which he says is not about revenge, instead it’s about defending his professional reputation from the malicious false and misleading statements made on the show.
“My family and I have suffered tremendously while VH-1, Monami Ent., and the other companies provided a worldwide platform for K. Michelle to repeatedly assassinate my character,” says Memphitz. “The filing of this suit is to compensate for the irreparable damage that has been done to my reputation and to deter these companies from doing such future harm to others.”
Wright is suing the named Defendants for approximately one dollar per viewer per show for damages that stem from the defamatory statements and denigrating actions of cast member Kimberly Michelle Pate p/k/a “K. Michelle”.
“Ms. Pate has taken full advantage of society’s tendency to accept claims of domestic violence as always being true, even in the absence of proof,” says Memphitz’s attorney Conti J. Moore, Esq. “The only abuse that actually occurred is the malicious and calculated pattern of vicious lies Ms. Pate has assailed for the purpose of fabricating a compelling story line in an attempt to ruin my client’s name.”
K. Michelle has been in the news recently due to allegations that she was a victim of domestic violence at the hands of Memphitz, her former boyfriend and record executive. Now, in an unexpected twist, Memphitz is suing VH1 and Mona Scott for defamation over their portrayal of him on K. Michelle’s reality show Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta. This lawsuit raises serious questions about what really happened between K. Michelle and Memphitz and why he felt compelled to take legal action against those responsible for creating the show. In this article we’ll explore both sides of the story and discuss how it could affect K. Michelle’s career going forward.
The controversy began when K. Michelle alleged that Memphitz had physically abused her while they were together during filming of Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta Season 2. She claimed that he often put his hands on her during arguments, which resulted in physical injuries like bruises and scratches on her body as well as emotional trauma such as depression and anxiety. These claims received a great deal of media attention, with many people believing that K. Michelle was telling the truth about being victimized by Memphitz’s violent behavior towards her.
In response to these accusations, Memphitz filed suit against VH1 and Mona Scott claiming that their depiction of him “as an abuser who beat up KMichelle [sic]” was false and defamatory because there was no evidence to support those claims or prove them true beyond reasonable doubt. He also stated that the show caused him emotional distress due to its negative portrayal of his character, resulting in financial losses from lost opportunities within the music industry.
Background Of The Dispute
The drama between singer K. Michelle and her ex-boyfriend, music executive Memphitz Wright, has been ongoing for years. It all began back in 2012 when K. Michelle accused Memphitz of domestic violence while they were dating. Since then, the two have gone head to head over who is telling the truth about what happened during their relationship. Now, Memphitz is taking legal action against VH1 and Mona Scott, his former girlfriend’s manager.
Memphitz claims that he was wrongly portrayed on a VH1 reality show as an abuser by both K. Michelle and Mona Scott. He says that this portrayal has caused him emotional distress and damaged his reputation in the entertainment industry. As such, he filed a lawsuit against VH1 and Mona Scott seeking compensation for damages caused by defamation and false light invasion of privacy.
This latest development marks yet another chapter in this long standing dispute between K. Michelle and Memphitz Wright which shows no signs of ending soon. With the lawsuit now underway, it remains to be seen how this situation will unfold in the days ahead and if either side can come out victorious from it all.
Legal Proceedings
The legal proceedings between Memphitz and VH1 have been ongoing since the lawsuit was filed in 2019. In a recent hearing, Memphitz’s lawyers argued that he had suffered damages as a result of his portrayal on the show and sought compensation for these losses. Meanwhile, VH1 has denied any wrongdoing and defended their decision to air the controversial content.
Memphitz is now awaiting a judgement from the court which will determine whether or not he can be compensated for what happened. If successful, this could set an important precedent in terms of how TV networks handle sensitive topics such as domestic violence. On the other hand, if unsuccessful it could mean more difficulties for those seeking justice against defamation claims made against them by entertainment networks.
Whatever happens next, this situation provides an interesting insight into how powerful media companies are able to influence public opinion through their programming choices – something which both sides should bear in mind going forward.
Conclusion
I. Summary of Dispute
In 2012, after the release of Love & Hip Hop Atlanta, K. Michelle accused her former boyfriend and music executive Memphitz of domestic abuse. This accusation led to legal action between Memphitz and VH1 as well as Mona Scott-Young.
II. Legal Proceedings
Memphitz filed a lawsuit against both parties in 2013 for defamation of character and emotional distress due to what he claims was an inaccurate portrayal in the series. He alleged that they conspired to make him look like a villain on television without any evidence or investigation into the accusations made by K. Michelle. The case is still ongoing today with no resolution yet reached.
III. Conclusion
The outcome of this dispute will have significant implications for how future cases similar to this one are handled moving forward. It’s an important reminder that when it comes to serious allegations such as these, all parties involved must be held accountable and treated fairly so that justice can be served properly. My hope is that whatever conclusion is eventually reached will help set a precedent for how incidents like these are addressed in the future – regardless of who may be involved or responsible for them.
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