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Red-hot comedian David Chappelle is in negotiations to play Rick James in a film based on the singer-songwriter's upcoming book, Memoirs of a Super Freak. The role won't be a stretch for Chappelle, who has impersonated James on his Comedy Central smash, Chappelle's Show.

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Red-hot comedian David Chappelle is in negotiations to play Rick James in a film based on the singer-songwriter's upcoming book, Memoirs of a Super Freak. The role won't be a stretch for Chappelle, who has impersonated James on his Comedy Central smash, Chappelle's Show.