Perhaps after spending some time back home this week, Yeezy had a change of heart about appearing in a film titled Chiraq. Just days after news surfaced that Kanye was confirmed to star, one of Ye’s reps to Vulture he was out. Or perhaps he was never ‘in’ in the first place. Early pre-Cannes reports…
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Kanye West & Jennifer Hudson Confirmed To Star in Spike Lee’s ‘Chiraq’
Despite heat from the Mayor, various alderman and other locals; Spike Lee’s new film, Chiraq, is still a go. And today, more details have emerged on the film, which is set to be a spin on a Greek comedy, Lysistrata. Also, we’re told the movie will also be a musical. Kanye West, Jennifer Hudson, Samuel…
Mayor Rahm Emanuel Not Happy With Spike Lee’s ‘Chiraq’ Movie Title
As details continue to emerge regarding Spike Lee’s planned film, Chiraq, the Mayor has spoken out against the movie’s proposed title, and the potential damage it could bring to the Englewood neighborhood where the film will be set. In fact, the two recently had a meeting to discuss the project. Says the Tribune: “We had…
Spike Lee Working On “Chiraq” Film
Well, this is definitely going to get the chatter started. I’d heard Spike Lee was recently in Chicago meeting with people about a movie chronicling the streets of Chicago, but didn’t know it was going to actually be called ‘Chiraq’ — which appears to be the working title. It also appears that Spike is courting…
Video: Spike Lee Visits The Morning Riot
Spike Lee stops by WGCI’s Tony Sculfield and the Morning Riot to discuss which one of his films had the greatest impact, the state of black film, President Obama and why he won’t support the Brooklyn Nets. Spike also hit the station solo, with no security or handlers. Watch what happened above.