Sunday, August 4, 2024
CHICAGO BEARS... HEY BABY... #DENT #EXPLAINED ... #BearHug
JORDAN... I DON'T SEE SHIT FUNNY ..."If I am not real.. neither is your career"
BACKGROUND
Plaintiff
began her professional career in 1985 with Andy Frain Security Services, where
she had the distinguished opportunity to work at the world-famous "Jackson
Victory Tour," providing front-row security for all three nights of the
event.
Progressing
in her career, the plaintiff joined Unique Protection Services in Los Angeles,
California, under the leadership of Reginal Brass. During her tenure, she
provided security at high-profile events such as the Grammys, American Music
Awards, and Soul Train. Notably, she also worked at the historical recording of
"We Are the World" at Kenny Rogers' studio in 1985.
From 1985
until the closing of E2 nightclub in 2003, the plaintiff worked in various
capacities, including security, promotions, and events (sales), at Hero's
(1985), later known as The Clique (1993), and eventually E2 nightclub. This
venue was renowned for hosting athletes and celebrities’ post-games and after
concert events. Throughout this period, she was employed by Calvin Hollins as a
security escort.
The plaintiff
has a notable background as an independent private hire security escort,
working with renowned comedians such as Martin Lawrence, Fast Eddie Griffith,
DL Hughley, and Bernie Mac at The Clique in Chicago. Her experience extends to
working with prominent boxers, including Mike Tyson on New Year's Eve 1992,
alongside Tony Pitts, and Floyd Mayweather in 2019 at his nightclub Girl
Collection in Las Vegas, NV.
The
plaintiff's extensive career also includes providing security services for a
wide range of athletes, artists, and entertainers. Some of the notable names
she has worked with include: Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Prince, Janet
Jackson, New Edition, LL Cool J, Run DMC, Yo-Yo, Eric B & Rakim, Fresh
Prince & Jazzy Jeff, Queen Latifah, Public Enemy, Whodini, Teddy Riley
& Guy, Keith Sweat, Silk, TLC, Bow Wow, Naughty By Nature. Additionally,
the plaintiff has worked as a "tour assistant" with industry figures
such as Bobby Sanders, Lonnie Ferguson, and Phil Robinson from Def Jam.
I.
Volunteer Work with the NBA:
In 1995, the
plaintiff volunteered with the NBA in Phoenix, AZ, where she worked in guest
services for the NBA and its players. During this time, she had the opportunity
to engage with the players and their families, providing exceptional guest
services. Notably, the NBA has footage of the plaintiff’s son, Diandre
Valentine, playing basketball during a special playtime for his birthday. The
footage also includes Diandre meeting Shaquille O'Neal during a press
conference and attending Brandy's birthday party in 1995.
Plaintiff
often worked as a security escort in the VIP section with the players and/or
their wives or dates, including, but not limited to, Juanita Vanoy Jordan and
Donna Grant. Her responsibilities often involved providing concierge services
to celebrities and their guests, working alongside Dawn Hendrick (Milhouse) and
Sonya DeBerry. She frequently networked and promoted parties and events where
she worked exclusively with NBA players.
II.
Notable Client: Michael Jordan
One of the
plaintiff’s most notable clients in Chicago was Michael Jordan, who lived at
2559 Essex Rd, Northbrook, IL 60062. She personally promoted and escorted
Jordan at numerous after-hour events, including his birthday celebration at
Palmer House in 1985 and the Spike Lee Fundraiser for the movie "Malcolm
X" at the Walnut Room at Marshall Field’s in 1991.
The plaintiff
worked as an independent contractor for various events hosted by and/or for
Michael Jordan from 1985 until his retirement.
a. “Jordan Codes” are “morse codes”
and/or numbers that communicate messages to call games for players with
specific meaning, i.e. Jordan (23), Pippen (33), rape (11), or Marijuana (21) a
code often used by Players looking to score locally, using discretion.
b. Example if Jordan sent Plaintiff a
beer, he would send 312-123-4567-23-21 which would mean this is Jordan, bring
me marijuana.
c. Plaintiff would be obliged to request
in accordance to said request.
d. These codes are actively used in the
present day to predict the outcome of games and/or series.
2. Plaintiff was invited to Michael
Jordan fundraiser for Spike Lee in 1991 (exact date unknown) at Marshall
Field’s Walnut Room.
3. Spike Lee was filming the movie
Malcolm X at the time.
4. Plaintiff was assigned security escort and roommate Malika Shabazz (RIP), daughter of the late Malcolm X.
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