Kanye West wants Jamie Foxx to play him in a movie

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Without a movie deal in the works, Kanye West has already cast a lead role.

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The rapper, who has once again found himself at the center of yet another controversy this week, revealed he wants Jamie Foxx to play him should a film based on his life ever be made.

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One of the “Jesus Walks” hitmaker’s many Instagram posts this week included one where he asked his 17.9 million followers who should play him in a “Ye Movie.”

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The pair collaborated several times throughout their respective glittering careers, with their first link-up being in 2003 for Foxx and Twista’s “Slow Jamz” and for the 2005 track “Gold Digger.”

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Also in 2005, West was guest featured on Foxx’s track “Extravaganza.”

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West praised Foxx as “one of the greatest geniuses” in the entertainment industry.

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Foxx won an Oscar and a Golden Globe honor in the Best Actor category for his portrayal of Ray Charles in the drama “Ray.”

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