The Sun God
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I spent 8 years on forums which were 90% DJs, promoters or producers. They're all on FB groups these days though. Most weren't actually that vain. Mostly into records or complaining about backache.
SPTL086: Derrick May
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I spent 8 years on forums which were 90% DJs, promoters or producers. They're all on FB groups these days though. Most weren't actually that vain. Mostly into records or complaining about backache.
The Sun God
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Lurkers! Get involved. The Spanish forum particularly needs a bit of love.
Steven1977
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OFFICIAL STATEMENT
It has come to our attention that a former Detroiter named Michael James has been making deeply troubling allegations regarding Derrick May on social media, wherein Mr. James alleges that Derrick May has drugged and/or raped several women.
These statements are patently false, libelous, and calculated to ruin Derrick May’s professional career. Derrick May does not and has not ever used drugs, nor would he ever have unwanted sexual relations with anyone.
Furthermore, Derrick May has never been arrested, or even contacted by any investigative agency regarding allegations of any crime, ever.
Michael James is motivated by a spat over royalties that he feels he is owed for Derrick May’s Strings of Life track. Rather than discuss the matter like an adult, Mr. James has resorted to character assassination.
This has been a challenging time for Derrick May and his fans, but the truth is on their side and Mr. James will be held accountable. These allegations are serious and will be dealt with through appropriate channels.
Kyle J. Dupuy
Dupuy Law Firm, PLC
From Derrick May’s Facebook
It has come to our attention that a former Detroiter named Michael James has been making deeply troubling allegations regarding Derrick May on social media, wherein Mr. James alleges that Derrick May has drugged and/or raped several women.
These statements are patently false, libelous, and calculated to ruin Derrick May’s professional career. Derrick May does not and has not ever used drugs, nor would he ever have unwanted sexual relations with anyone.
Furthermore, Derrick May has never been arrested, or even contacted by any investigative agency regarding allegations of any crime, ever.
Michael James is motivated by a spat over royalties that he feels he is owed for Derrick May’s Strings of Life track. Rather than discuss the matter like an adult, Mr. James has resorted to character assassination.
This has been a challenging time for Derrick May and his fans, but the truth is on their side and Mr. James will be held accountable. These allegations are serious and will be dealt with through appropriate channels.
Kyle J. Dupuy
Dupuy Law Firm, PLC
From Derrick May’s Facebook
diver
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I’ve never used drugs, only alcohol and nicotine
The Sun God
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In fairness a lot of the old school yanks on house scene were never much into drugs beyond the odd spliff. I remember Louie Vega was dead against. Some of the others are more into God. Some pals of mine who went to the shelter nyc for timmi regisford couldn't believe that many of the punters actually treated it more as an aerobic session!
Anyway I've been reading Carl Craig (nobody's fool) defending his pal/mentor who he owes big time and I get the loyalty . There is noone alive in dance music I respect more than C2 and I so want to believe him but behind the scenes I also heard a shocking story about DM from an industry friend of mine who I trust.. and justice is all that counts here
Anyway I've been reading Carl Craig (nobody's fool) defending his pal/mentor who he owes big time and I get the loyalty . There is noone alive in dance music I respect more than C2 and I so want to believe him but behind the scenes I also heard a shocking story about DM from an industry friend of mine who I trust.. and justice is all that counts here
Steven1977
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I hope the courts get to take these cases, then we can see.
if there are victims they can get their justice.
if there are victims they can get their justice.
craig72
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What about that weekend wake boarding with Blocko and peasy ?
soha
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Me too...
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Both drugs and although legal, arguably more harmful than some illegal drugs
jimmiz
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Aren't alcohol and nicotine two drugs? ?
diver
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Yes, I'm in full agreement.
But they are legal and socially acceptable in most countries. When we refer to "drugs" I think we all know what is meant by it.
As for harmful, my Dad was a chain smoking alcoholic who died of Throat Cancer at 53 years old, so i'm fully aware.
(I can post a picture of him at my age now if like and we can all see what it does to you)
The original post alluded to the fact that when a DJ says that they have never taken "drugs" that they are lying. Why should they be?
The Sun God
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grim...
djmag.com
Multiple women report sexual assault and harassment by Derrick May
A DJ Mag investigation reveals multiple women with reports of sexual assault and harassment against Detroit DJ and producer Derrick May. Please be aware that this report contains details of sexual assault
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So bad that those survivors were outed. Thats only going to add to their trauma. It's their right to come forward when and if they want to.grim...
Multiple women report sexual assault and harassment by Derrick May
A DJ Mag investigation reveals multiple women with reports of sexual assault and harassment against Detroit DJ and producer Derrick May. Please be aware that this report contains details of sexual assault
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mashednlovingit
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We might as well start a thread titled 'DJing sex offenders' there are that many we are hearing about now. Sickening abuse of power and egos gone way too far.
Obviously the rest of it all is horrendous. The comment he's made about women being the conduit of life made my skin crawl.
eclipse15
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What does that even mean?!