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David Letterman Mocks Joaquin Phoenix's Rap Career

Posted Feb 12th 2009 2:30PM by Latifah Muhammad
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Oscar nominated actor Joaquin Phoenix is at it again. This time he hit up David Letterman's late night show to further sell his latest career move into hip-hop artistry. Decked in a black suit and sunglasses, Phoenix was billed to promote what he says will be his last film, 'Two Lovers.'

Instead, he confirmed with Letterman that he would in-fact be pursuing a rap career, amidst audience laughter. "I'd love to come on your show and perform," he said. Letterman responded saying that a performance wasn't likely but that he would "keep him in the Rolodex."

Phoenix appeared unimpressed with Letterman's gags. "Can you tell us about your days with the Unabomber?" Letterman joked. "Are you f---ing kidding? Are you serious, with the maniacal laughter?" Phoenix said to the show's band leader Paul Shaffer, who also couldn't keep from laughing. Letterman ended the interview by saying "Joaquin, I'm sorry you couldn't be here tonight."

Last month Phoenix announced that he was retiring from acting to pursue a rap career. While the press seems to think he's pulling their chain, the 34-year-old is sticking to his guns. "When music replaced acting for me, there was no turning back," he said in an interview. His "cross-over" has been rife with speculation stemming from half-hearted performances, a rumor that he may be working with music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs, and a video of him falling off stage during a show. All the while, Phoenix's brother-in-law Casey Affleck has been videotaping his transition for a documentary centered around his career change.

The younger brother of the late child actor River Phoenix, Joaquin was nominated for two Academy Awards. His musical talents were most famously showcased while playing musician Johnny Cash in 'Walk the Line.'

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numnump

heroin is a nasty drug .. distorts reality beyond any reason ... this guy is shooting

April 26 2009 at 9:23 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

mike

dip shit

March 04 2009 at 2:09 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

NINA

Dave was the Jerk period.

March 04 2009 at 11:59 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

springe5w

hey,it is wrong for a man like him to have a rich woman or a woman have a wealthy man?It is an absolutely extramarital relationship. but more and more services come out on Internet focusing on this kind of relationship such as******* celebmingle. com ****it's the biggest dating site for wealthy and suclessful people.

February 14 2009 at 12:27 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

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mike

dip shit

March 04 2009 at 2:09 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Richard Dellano

If Joaquin is bullshitting, I'm buying it. The man can play crazy well.

February 13 2009 at 11:21 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

sergal

Scarlett Johansson "actress"actually is a clone from original person,who has nothing with acting career.Clone was created illegally using stolen biomaterial.Original Scarlett Galabekian last name is nice, CHRISTIAN young lady

February 13 2009 at 2:27 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

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Ronda

Joaquin acted like he was high as a kite. He sat there with his dark sunglasses on and chewed his gum and ignored Dave. He is such a jerk. He was mumbling whatever responses he did eventually give. He was always creepy but last night he was just bizarre.

February 12 2009 at 5:58 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

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Lynne

OMG, it was hysterical! He knew exactly what he was doing. Absolutely genious!!!!

February 13 2009 at 6:27 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

cherity13

Could no one else not see that the whole interview was a gag. JP and Letterman had clearly sat down before this interview and planned it all. JP is not going crazy, he is acting this all out as a spoof on all the other "hollywood" types who are having "breakdowns." There is no way that he is having a breakdown himself, this is all too brilliant and those that are buying it; well, one can only shake their head at the ignorance.

February 12 2009 at 3:42 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply