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"I'm Rick James, Bitch!"

Liza Foreman, writing in the Hollywood Reporter:

Comedian David Chappelle (is) in early talks to play Rick James in a film based on the funk musician’s upcoming memoirs, “Memoirs of a Super Freak.”

This comes as no surprise. Chapelle’s portrayal of James is hysterical and “I’m Rick James, bitch!” has become a catchphrase around SHECKYmagazine.com HQ. The re-enactment of Charlie Murphy‘s celebrity stories are a triumph in concept, writing and editing. And Chapelle’s acting is outstanding.

And if you think he’s not capable of drama, check out his supporting role in the Wayne Brady crime spree sketch the next time Comedy Central re-runs it. It could be considered a pitch for a buddy pic starring the two. Last we heard, Chappelle hadn’t re-upped with Comedy Central. At the rate he’s going, he won’t need them or their paycheck.