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Stevie Ace was the ice-cool 'King of Rap', loved by his fans but hated by his agent Max Benson. With a colourful entourage of hangers-on, groupies and bodyguards, Ace would go on the rampage, leaving a trail of damaged clubs, hotels and restaurants from San Francisco to Miami.

It cost Max a lot of time, money and favours to keep the superstar out of court. To pay off the mounting debts, he organised a world tour starting in Australia.

Leaving Sydney in his private jet, Ace started to party as they taxied down the runway and it was in full swing by the time they reached ten thousand feet. Choosing two gorgeous backing singers, he slipped into a Jacuzzi filled with champagne.

Unfortunately the big, black, beautiful performer did not live up to the legendary reputation that his gyrating hips promised on stage. Too many late nights, too much booze and too much jet lag ensured Ace was in a deep sleep before the girls had even undressed.

The frustrated young ladies then turned their attention on the pilot and caused the plane to crash. The tail section broke off on impact, depositing Ace unhurt and unaware in the middle of the Australian bush. He awoke to find himself lying naked surrounded by curious Aboriginal hunters who mistook him for a warrior from another tribe.

Despite the initial shock, Ace soon realised that his only chance of survival was to stay with his adopted “brothers”. His hilarious exploits in learning how to live, hunt and eat like them, changed him for the better.

Meanwhile, Max did not miss any opportunity to exploit every media and merchandising opportunity to capitalise on Ace's unfortunate death. However, when the unscrupulous agent discovered that Ace was still alive, he hired three hit men to make sure he did not come - back from the outback…