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Dave Chappelle IS Rick James, Bitch!
By Jack, (DT)
June 10, 2004 11:30 AM PT

If you haven't seen the Chappelle's Show where Dave Chappelle did the skit based on Rick James? True Hollywood Story, with Eddie Murphy?s brother, Charlie, not only have you not been truly entertained you probably have no clue why everyone keeps proclaiming "I'm Rick James, bitch!" Now, check out this news: Though plans are currently only half-baked, Dave Chappelle is in early talks to portray the funk musician in a film based on James' upcoming memoirs, Memoirs of a Super Freak.

I'm Rick James, Bitch!

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Comedian David Chappelle in early talks to play Rick James in a film based on the funk musician's upcoming memoirs, "Memoirs of a Super Freak."

James, 56, best known for his 1981 hit "Super Freak (Part I)," has been working on a book for some time. Producer Lorenzo Di Bonaventura is in negotiations to acquire the rights for a Paramount film.

In addition to his own pop and R&B hits, such as "You and I" and "Mary Jane," James wrote and produced songs for the likes of Teena Marie, the Temptations and Eddie Murphy. The one-time Navy deserter fell prey to drugs, and spent time behind bars in the 1990s for assault and holding a woman against her will. He suffered a stroke in 1998.

Chappelle, who has impersonated James on his Comedy Central series, "Chappelle's Show," starred in such features as "The Nutty Professor" and "Con Air."

Hmm.. a Rick James movie starring Dave Chappelle. I'm sure DARE is gonna be funding this project.