Hip-hop group Odd Future was formed in 2007 by Tyler, The Creator, Casey Veggies, Hodgy Left Brain, the Matt Martians trio or Super 3, and Jasper Dolphin. Jasper Dolphin, one of the members is to be questioned by the police for his connection with Jamie Foxx's birthday dinner assault.
Jamie Foxx, his daughters, and his ex Kristin Grannis were celebrating his birthday on December 13 at Mr. Chow in Beverly Hills when police were informed of a brawl happening inside. As per reports, someone from another table threw a glass that eventually hit Foxx in the mouth and the actor was forced to get stitches.
As per TMZ, someone used a laser pointer to project a penis onto Foxx's table at the restaurant. As per reports, the people behind the stunt were alleged to be members of the Jackass production team. When Jamie confronted the guys, and asked them to cut it out, a heavy drinking glass was thrown, hitting the actor in the face. Jasper, founding member of Odd Future, who appeared in the 2022 film Jackass Forever, is now being questioned about the incident.
Police have reportedly obtained footage from the night of the incident, and are reviewing it while interviewing eyewitnesses.
More about the Hip-hop group Odd Future
Odd Future or Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All, emerged as an influential Hip hop collective from Los Angeles. The group was known for their unconventional style, and provocative lyrics and gained popularity in 2010-2011 when Frank Ocean dropped his Nostalgia, Ultra mixtape, and Tyler's Yonkers video went viral on YouTube.
However, the group split in 2015. At the time Tyler, The Creator took to X to hint at the split, saying,
"Although it's no more, those 7 letters are forever."
After the group split up, the founding members went on their separate paths with Tyler becoming a critically acclaimed and commercially successful artist. Frank Ocean, another prominent member became a key figure in contemporary T&B and pop, and Earl Sweatshirt gained recognition in the underground rap scene with his intricate wordplay and introspective themes.
Syd Tha Kyd found success as a solo artist and the lead vocalist of the band The Internet. Lionel Boyce, went on to become a prominent part of "Loiter Squad" alongside Tyler, Earl Sweatshirt, Jasper Dolphin, Taco Bennett, and more. Loiter Squad is a live-action sketch series on Adult Swim. Other members like Na-Kel Smith, Brandun DeShay, Mike G, Lucas Vercetti, Matt Martians, Steve Lacy, Domo Genesis, and Left Brain, have also carved their own paths.
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