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Celebrity Justice4/7/2008 4:15 PM PDT BY TMZ STAFF
It's Gettin' Confusing in Herre

A guy who goes by the name "Tony Tun Tun" expects a Florida court to believe that Nelly hijacked one of his songs. But not that Nelly, as the lawsuit itself suggests -- it's N-E-L-Y, a huge reggaeton producer.
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Mr. Tun Tun, aka Juan Antonio Castro Rios, says he was "shocked" to see his song "Hagamos El Amor" on an album by someone named Zion, which was produced by Nely with one L. Wait, there's a song called "Hagamos El Amor" on an album by someone named Zion. You following this at all?

We're not the only ones confused: We asked one of the plaintiff's lawyers whether he realized he was confusing Josias de la Cruz with Cornell Haynes, Jr. "I don't know how many L's there are in Nely," he said. Clearly.

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YONKERS, NY:  1406 days ago

FIRST! WHATCHU GONNA DO?!

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ME:  1406 days ago

don't most of the artist use someone elses words anyway???????

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tmzfan:  1406 days ago

ok you got the wrong nelly i believe that the nelly being suid is a reggaeton producer not nelly from st louis,, check it out on the credits on the album i have it and i'm a fan of nelly the reggaeton artist,

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Sandra Delgado:  1406 days ago

Wait are you guys talking about "Te Hago El Amor" by Zion Y Lennox. They are a Latin reggaeton duo... I also believe what the poster above is true. TMZ needs some Hispanic staff with music knowledge pronto lol

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a real mommy:  1406 days ago

lmao

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Sandra Delgado:  1406 days ago

Plus the song is kind of old. Why wait so long for a lawsuit?

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nora:  1406 days ago

FYI TMZ: Tun Tun is a well know Latin singer. Yes "Hispanic staff" or at least do some research.

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G-Money:  1406 days ago

Ummm Tony Tun Tun is a latin artist and Zion is a famous reggaeton artist...Ummm how about employing some latin staff TMZ who can provide some insight into latin music...ur staff seems to be oblivious when it comes to anything besides Hollywood...

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Ginna:  1406 days ago

There are way more celebrities out there than jsut the caucasian ones. So like everyone else is telling you TMZ employ some hispanics before you end up looking like an idiot... AGAIN!!

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John:  1406 days ago

Uh yeah, Zion is one of the biggest reggaeton artists out there. Wake up, TMZ!

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Yasmine:  1406 days ago

TMZ i love you guys, but you're looking pretty lame! remember that you are the only ones that are getting confused about this story. Most of your readers are reading the story and we completely understand it. Get some latin staff members! it's not just about how many people paris slept with in one day nor what color lindsay's hair is these days. there's more out there. so add some spice to your TMZ crew!

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Lolo:  1405 days ago

Your staff was obviously perplexed and disinterested while writing this story. Reggaeton as a genre gained mainstream status in 2002. Stick with what you know. Why not research Shakira's rumored sex tape? No foreign pseudonyms there, right?

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Ms. X:  1405 days ago

You obviously don't do much research on your stories. Kinda makes you wonder and doubtsome of credibility. Like everyone else has stated, maybe you should get some Hispanic people on you staff cause obviously have no idea who you are talking about. These people are famous artists who have made millions. I agree, you guys are the only ones that are confused. So either do your research or get some new staff members!

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Response:  1405 days ago

The song is "Hagamos el Amor" by Zion. Check it out on youtube... HOT SONG!!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XwomBMA5OO4

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ed :  456 days ago

wrong nelly, u guys should prolly back outta pps lives neway **** there ppl too, its just sad u guys ride the di*k of every celebrity realizing you cant ever equal up to them.

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