Gaye’s son, Marvin Gaye III is planning to sue creator for stealing the show which he has described as his idea and brainchild.
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Marvin Gaye's son plans to sue Lee Daniels, claims show was his idea
After the Gaye family sued Robin Thicke and Pharrell over 'Blurred Lines,' Gaye’s son, Marvin Gaye III has plans of suing 'Empire' creator Lee Daniels for stealing his 'idea'.
Marvin Gaye's son plans to sue Lee Daniels, claims show was his idea
According to TMZ, Marvin he registered a treatment for a show called (akaThose Sons of Riches!) in 2010 through the Writers Guild of America.
According to Marvin, the treatment describes a family in the music business "music based 'black' and 'hip' version of 'Dynasty' ... with a little 'Sopranos," TMZ reports.
Marvin's treatment show was based on the lives of his family and the Berry Gordy family.
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According to TMZ, Gaye’s lawyer says he plans to file a lawsuit against Daniels, Fox network and every other person involved.
The family of late Motown legend
Earlier this year, an acclaimed Ghetto player,, claiming the hit show is a carbon copy of his film, Bigger than Big.
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