Having already received an Academy Award for his portrayal of Ray Charles within the iconic singer’s 2004 eponymous biographical movie and at the moment incomes OSCAR buzz for his function as Mike Tyson within the boxing legend’s forthcoming biopic, Jamie Foxx has confirmed his capabilities time and time once more.
For that cause and extra, Kanye West – who beforehand collaborated with Foxx aboard the GRAMMY-winning #1 hit ‘Gold Digger’ (2005) – lately indicated he needed the actor-comic to carry his life story to the large display screen some day.
“My decide is Jamie Foxx,” Ye said when quizzed. “[He is] one of many best genius[es].”
The sudden decide definitely perked ears as considered one of few vivid spots West has had during the last month as he continues braving backlash for his controversial ‘White Lives Matter’ attire and anti-Semitic views, the candy gesture turned bitter weeks later when the 45-year-old slammed Jamie for allegedly stealing the idea to the Academy Award-winning movie, ‘Django Unchained.’
As reported right here, Kanye made headlines earlier this week for an explosive interview with Piers Morgan.
When not butting heads with the host, the rapper-mogul dished overtly concerning the ongoing outrage surrounding his anti-Semitic views and extra.
An sudden standout second from the interplay got here when West alleged Quentin Tarantino – the director of 2012’s ‘Django Unchained’ – and Foxx stole the thought for the blockbuster movie after it was pitched to them to make the music video for 2005’s ‘Gold Digger’ slavery-themed.
“Tarantino can write a film about slavery the place – really him and Jamie, they obtained the thought from me as a result of the thought for ‘Django,’ I pitched to Jamie Foxx and Quentin Tarantino because the video for ‘Gold Digger,’” West stated (as seen right here). “After which Tarantino turned it into a movie.”
At writing, Quentin nor Jamie have responded to Kanye’s declare.
With over $425 million secured on the field workplace on the top of its recognition, ‘Django Unchained’ – which additionally stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Kerry Washington, and Samuel L. Jackson – is Tarantino’s highest-grossing movie.
