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Phoenix Denies Hip-Hop Is Hoax

Actor-turned-rapper says he has made his last film

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(Newser) – Actor Joaquin Phoenix insists he really has quit Hollywood for hip-hop,  AP reports. He’s made his last movie and is busy recording rap tracks in his home studio, said the star. Rumors that the career change was actually an elaborate practical joke swirled after video emerged of Phoenix rapping almost inaudibly and falling off a stage in a Vegas club.

"There's not a hoax," Phoenix said. "Might I be ridiculous? Might my career in music be laughable? Yeah, that's possible, but that's certainly not my intention."

Actor Joaquin Phoenix poses for a portrait in Beverly Hills yesterday.
Actor Joaquin Phoenix poses for a portrait in Beverly Hills yesterday.   (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)
Actor Joaquin Phoenix poses for a portrait as Casey Affleck films in the background in Beverly Hills yesterday,
Actor Joaquin Phoenix poses for a portrait as Casey Affleck films in the background in Beverly Hills yesterday,   (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)
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Shannonals
Feb 4, 09 3:34 PM CST
Hilarious, it has to be a hoax either that or Phoenix is off his meds Reply
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Feb 12, 09 2:29 PM CST
Off his meds or on a tremendous amount of other things...
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