As y’all should be well-aware by now, Joaquin Phoenix has decided to given up his successful acting career for a career in music … rap music, to be exact. Early last week we saw photos and video of Joaquin‘s attempts to rap in Las Vegas and because of the insane ridiculousness of his performance, folks began to speculate that he is merely trying to pull a fast one on all of us. In response, a rep for Phoenix has issued a public statement that insists that he is very serious about launching a genuine career in rap music, that it is no hoax. HMMM. Here is a pic of the rapper-wannabe (wearing a Miss Kentucky sash) posing with some of the 2008 Miss America Contestants at The Palazzo in LV on the weekend that he performed:
Doth the rep protest too much? In the wake of Entertainment Weekly’s having speculated Wednesday that Joaquin Phoenix – with the aid of his brother-in-law, Casey Affleck – was performing an elaborate ruse regarding his transition from Oscar-nominated actor to falling-off-the-stage rapper, Affleck’s rep said this career switch is no hoax at all. In a statement to PEOPLE on Thursday, the spokeswoman said, “I believe the transition from one career to another is never smooth. Unfortunately, Joaquin has had to make this transition in the spotlight of fame.” She added, “He comes from a musical family and won a Golden Globe and an Emmy for his portrayal of Johnny Cash. He intends to explore his musical interests despite speculative, negative or positive reactions.” As for Affleck, who has been filming Phoenix around L.A., his rep says, “Casey intends to document this transition and hopes to create an unprecedented, intimate portrait of a very private yet famous person.”
Now, I don’t know whether he’s really serious or if this is just another component of a suspected elaborate hoax … but I do know that Joaquin Phoenix appears to have lost his damn mind. When a person goes from being an accomplished Academy Award nominee to lookin’ like a smelly hobo in the span of just a couple of years … well … hoax or not, I think he’s flipped his wig. Whatever the hell is going on, I can’t wait to see what he tries to pull off next. I suspect there is more wacky fun to come from Joaquin Phoenix.
Ugh, this is so sad. I want the old Joaquin back! He needs to stick to acting. I don’t know why someone who does performances like Gladiator and Walk the Line, is trying to rap. Stay away from the drugs…
Man…. for some reason, I just feel really bad for this guy…. I guess it’s one of those things where you feel embarressed FOR someone else….
I love it!! I think it is so funny! What is sad about it? He is great actor and making fun of a genre of music! If he is in his right mind then more power too him, if he is on that Brittney slope from last year then OH SHIT…help him!
He’s starting to look and act like Zack Galifianakis. However, unlike the talented comedian, he’s not joking.
the casey affleck factor still makes me suspicious… if it isn’t a hoax, he’s gonna go down the winehouse road, I bet…
This is just crazy, hes having a midlife crisist or something, hes losing his damn mind.
blech…who cares… he has such a creepy vibe to him
All I have to say is if PDiddy can do it so can he, all it take is a good beat ans some else who can rap on the song with him and hot dog his a rap star.
I agree with Pixie. I normally like men w/beards but that looks gross on him. Not attractive. Transitioning is fine but we don’t need another K Fed. I think Joaquin is having a midlife crisis at 34.
someone needs to hold him down and shave his face…
Joaquin knows exactly what he’s doing. Making all of us talk about him. He’s not stupid, he knows what publicity is!
And can I mention that I’m STILL laughing over the picture you had of him a couple weeks ago that had him talking to P. Diddy on it.
“I’m retired.” LOL!
LOL i can’t wait!
This is just silly, it show everything wrong with celebrity now. I tried auditioning for canadian idol once, it seems like its all for tv, they only took the first few in the line and the rest of us were sent home. Im guessing american idol is the same. Im still trying to get into the business, i got some great tips here http://www.startasingingcareer.com been reading through their books, hopefully it will work for me one day…
I didn’t know he was Casey Afflecks brother in law….can’t wait to see the film on all of this.
>>Now, I don’t know whether he’s really serious or if this is just another component of a suspected elaborate hoax … but I do know that Joaquin Phoenix appears to have lost his damn mind.<<
Trent, this made me laugh out load at my desk at work….I need to check out the video of him rapping cause I haven’t seen it yet…well I’ve seen it and he “looks” ridiculous, but I haven’t heard it yet.
Seems to me that he’s following in his bro’s footsteps. :(
miss Tennessee!
He looks disgusting. I hope the beauty queens had their shots.
hahaha that picture is awesome, I love Joaquin. I really hope he gets himself together cos he doesnt look like he is in good shape (mentally).
It’s really too bad about Joaquin Phoenix. He was/is a stellar actor, the last year or so he just seems to be short a few marbles.