Joaquin Phoenix, one of Hollywood's most talented actors, recently announced his retirement from the silver screen, only to return to the limelight, treading the narrow path that K-Fed once paved, as a weird celebrapper. Phoenix more closely resembles producer Rick Rubin than Eminem, having gained about 50 lbs., a beard and sunglasses, and the story sounds like something Andy Kaufman would have cooked up. Phoenix quit acting rather abruptly, then, in one of those "only in Hollywood" twists of fate announced that he would be releasing a rap album executive produced by Diddy (why not?) with "Wu-Tang inspired beats."
Phoenix has since performed his raps at several Hollywood parties, appearing bearded and disheveled, and totally serious about his rapping career. Actor (and Phoenix's brother-in-law) Casey Affleck is involved as well, filming the performances for a documentary on the former actor's "new path."
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shylo151at 1-21-2009
A classic case of "Don't give up your day job."
sylviafloyat 1-21-2009
Oh, please Joaquin, don't bgive up your day job. This is fine for a hobby. Brother there are lots of good movies for you but I don't think you are destined for a rap artist career. Just tryin to put it kindly...............
magyat 2-12-2009
I think this is all a show. He is playing a part. If I am wrong then he is bi-polar for sure.
just meat 3-12-2009
hes lost his freaking mind, wtf is he doing? so casey afflecks filming him someone please explain to us for what? some short film documentary on bipolar or this is what hollywood does to burnt out actor's? oh maybe its for a "Dont do drugs commercial " for LSD or smoking too much meth & crack cause he sure looks the part then!! he looks like he hasnt showered or changed clothes in months and he has to have little critters running around in that hair and beard lol...beware people he may be lurking in your neighborhood lol !!
barb bat 3-12-2009
JOAQUIN NEEDS A HEAD DR. THERE REALLY IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH HIM. HE DOES NOT NEED TO GO OUT IN PUBLIC BECAUSE HE'LL SHOW EVERYONE WHAT A REAL NUT CASE HE IS.HE WAS WONDERFUL IN THE JOHNNY CASH MOVIE,BUT I NEVER REALIZED HE WAS A NUT CASE.I WILL NOT GO SEE ANOTHER MOVIE HE MAKES UNTIL HE SHAVES AND GETS UP OFF HIS BEHIND AND ACTS LIKE SOMEONE THAT DESERVES A MILLION IN THE BANK. AND THAT'S PUTTING IT MILDLY.