Personal Lives
Known for their frank manner as much as their films, the Hughes Brothers have been known to get into altercations. They took the rap artist Tupac Shakur to court in 1994 after he assaulted them during a music video shoot. Shakur had originally been slated to star in Menace II Society, but was replaced after the incident which apparently stemmed from Shakur disliking the role they had chosen for him. He was later sentenced to 15 days in jail for the assault as well as another incident which occurred a day before his sentencing.
The brothers have also made no secret of their use of marijuana, and have previously turned down an offer to do anti-marijuana commercials.
The brothers embrace their African-American and Armenian heritage.
Allen has a son and Albert has a daughter.
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