Jay-Z is so inspired by this “American Gangster” movie that he not only came out of retirement (again) to record an inspired-by album, but he also plans to make his own film (Man, Ridley Scott should really be taking all of this as a huge compliment).
According to Allhip-hop.com Hova wants to make it like a rap musical (is that a first?)
“What I really plan to do is shoot [American Gangster, the album] as a movie. Like a better ‘Streets is Watching.’ Doing it like a musical. Real stories and get somebody in there that’s [going do to]…real writing. Someone to shoot it like ‘Godfather.’ I know that’s a little ungracious, but that’s how you gotta place it…”
Really Jay? You may be biting off more than you can chew, no? Oh yeah, he also said he wants to star in said film. “Yeah, yeah. I mean, who else gonna do that shi?” J told AllHip-Hop.