Rapper who shot music video at Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch accused of trespassing
Peter Sblendorio
Before security told him to beat it, a rapper accused of trespassing reportedly shot scenes for a music video on Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch property.
Last week, hip hop artist Daeshard released his video for “Hood," which features footage from the property in Los Olivos, Calif.
The rapper contended to TMZ that he was granted permission to shoot there, while the company that owns the property, Colony Capital, told the website that he was not.
This Dec. 2004 file photo shows, the entrance to pop star Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch in Santa Ynez, Calif.
This Dec. 2004 file photo shows, the entrance to pop star Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch in Santa Ynez, Calif. (Mark J. Terrill/)
Security deleted video from Daeshard’s crew’s cameras and ordered the artist and others to leave on July 23, telling them that they were trespassing, TMZ reported, citing sources.
However, some of the clips were apparently not removed, as they appear in Daeshard’s new music video.
Months before the video came out, Daeshard shared an Instagram photo that appeared to be from the ranch.
“Nobody has been able to hang out at neverland ranch, Not even Janet them,” he captioned the Aug. 31 post.
On Monday, he reacted to the TMZ report by posting on his Instagram story, “This the s--t I woke up to,” along with face-palm and laughing emoji icons.
A bronze statue overlooks the road to the main house at Neverland Ranch. The massive house and property stood empty since the death of Michael Jackson. It's now back on sale for $31 million days before a new HBO documentary is released.
The entrance to Neverland Ranch's main house.
An aerial look at the train station on Michael Jackson's former Neverland Ranch.
The front of the main house at Neverland Ranch, shadowed by tall trees, with the lawn decorated in colorful flowers.
Neverland Ranch employee Erma Baron dries dishes in the house's kitchen.
A hallway lined with windows leads away from the master bedroom of the main house.
One of the rooms upstairs lined with bookshelves and sports wall-to-wall carpeting.
Another room has wood floors and large windows.
The master bathroom that was once used by Michael Jackson featured a full sized bathtub.
The interior of the small "secret room" with three deadbolt locks used by Jackson to store valuable items.
Inside, a spiral staircase leads to a loft and an overlook room.
An aerial shot shows the fairgrounds of Neverland Ranch in 2003.
Tracks lead to the platform at the back of the train station at Neverland Ranch.
The rooms may be empty now, but they were once filled with valuables. From life-sized toys of superheros, villians and Star Wars characters to extraordinarily elaborate costumes, from a customized Rolls Royce limousine to iconic music paraphenalia, and so much more, this exhibition offers a rare glimpse into the secretive life of the King of Pop.
A castle fit for a King.
Thousands of items owned by Jackson are on display by Julien's Auction, the Associated Press reports. The items were originally going to be auctioned off, but Jackson's production company, MJJ Productions, sued the auction house to halt the sale, and won their case on April 14. Read more.Pictured above is Jackson's life-sized Darth Vader Lego figurine.
This is a replica of Han Solo frozen in carbonite in "The Empire Strikes Back" and "Return of the Jedi."
This Beverly Hills exhibition has many figurines of superheros and sci-fi characters. R2D2 is featured above.
Michael Jackson's personalized chess game.
Jackson housed many toys at Neverland. Above is a detail of carousel horse, a gift from Elizabeth Taylor.
This is the King of Pop's toy bench...
Pictured above are Johnny Depp's Edward Scissorhands, owned by Michael Jackson.
Michael Jackson has quite the collection of life-sized statues. Pictured above is one of Superman. And there are more...
This is his own personal wax figure presented by Madame Tussaud's wax museum in London.
Jackson owned this life-sized statue of Marilyn Monroe...
... and this one of Elvis Presley.
He also had this statue of Bruce Lee.
These are three busts, created for the special-effects of the 1997 short film "Ghosts."
This is the iconic, custom-designed, white spandex, right-hand glove completely covered in clear Swarovski crystals. Julien's Auction estimates the value at $10,000 - $15,000.
Michael Jackson's military jackets.
Michael Jackson's crown.
The gates to Jackson's Neverland Ranch, which feature a gilded "Michael Jackson," banner with British Coat of Arms in the center are up for sale, and Julien's Auction estimates their value at $20,000 - $30,000.
A Simpsons-logoed automobile owned by Jackson.
This 2001 Harley-Davidson Touring Motorcycle outfitted as a police bike is valued at $6,000 - $8,000 by Julien's Auction House.
Michael Jackson's customized Rolls Royce limousine, featuring an interior finished in leather, walnut and 24 carat gold.
A buggey with plush orange seating.
This 1911 Grosset and Dunlap edition of "Peter Pan: The Story of Peter and Wendy," by J.M.Barrie, with embossed cover and scenes from the photoplay featuring Betty Bronson is valued at $50 - $100.
A sculpture owned by Jackson.
Embroidery made by a fan for Michael Jackson.
Oil on canvas portrait of Michael Jackson dressed as king, signed by Norman Oak. Julien's Auction estimate: $4,000 - $6,000.
A bust of Michael Jackson.
A statue of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs owned by Michael Jackson.
Michael Jackson originally sued Julien's Auction House house Wednesday March 4, 2009 to halt the scheduled sale of thousands of his personal possessions, claiming that he had not authorized the sale, the Associated Press reported.
The suit claimed many of the items are "priceless and irreplaceable" and described the attempt to sell them as "malicious, fraudulent, extreme, outrageous and without any legal justification whatsoever," the Associated Press reported.
Daeshard did not disclose to TMZ who allegedly gave him permission to be on the property.
Security opted not to call the police after deleting what they believed to be all of the footage on the cameras, according to TMZ. Daeshard and the others reportedly agreed to leave once security asked them to.
