Kanye West Won’t Star In Spike Lee’s ‘Chiraq,’ But He May He May Be Involved In The Movie’s Score

Spike Lee's controversial and upcoming film “Chiraq” is an ambitious undertaking: a musical comedy and a play on the classic Greek tale "Lysistrata." It’s controversy stems from the movie’s title; the slang nickname given to the city of Chicago because of its violent history and crime rates as one of America’s most dangerous cities. The story focuses on a woman who strives to end gang warfare in the city.

But one thing that’s off about original reports is that musician/rapper/fashion enthusiast and former Chi-town resident Kanye West will star in the movie. Apparently he’s not. A statement given to EW reads, “Contrary to published reports, Kanye West will not be starring in Chiraq. However, there are discussions for West’s possible involvement in the film’s soundtrack, schedule permitting.”

Perhaps Lee and West had some early discussions, but the rapper’s upcoming 2015 album Swish is due relatively soon with tours presumably to follow, so perhaps this is why...