Andre 3000 on the set of Jimi Hendrix biopic
The new Jimi Hendrix biopic starring rapper Andre 3000 Benjamin has been in the works for the last 8 years. Problems involving licensing of the music and Jimi’s likeness has delayed shooting. Dre finally managed to pull together financing for the film on the late guitarist’s life. The movie began shooting in Ireland. Photos from the set surfaced over the weekend showing Dre wearing a curly afro wig and bell bottom pants that were popular in the 1960s and ’70s.
In an interview with the New York Daily News in 2004, Dre discussed Jimi’s drug and alcohol-fueled life: “Jimi was wild onstage. Offstage, he was really calm.”
Jimi died the same way British superstars Whitney Houston and Amy Winehouse did: he was found dead in his bed after a night of binge drinking at the age of 27.
According to Idolator, the film might still have to hurdle obstacles from Jimi Hendrix’s estate since the music is unauthorized.
The fact that production has begun in earnest is a sign that the project isn’t being held up by objections from Hendrix’s estate. If it does make it all the way to the silver screen, it wouldn’t be the first time a film depicting the superstar had to make do without authorized, original music. Showtime’s made-for-TV biopic Hendrix, released in 2000, used covers of several songs (though it was poorly received).
As a kid growing up in the ’70s, not too many of us were fond of Jimi Hendrix. Despite the fact that he is biracial, he played mostly hard rock music which we kids couldn’t identify with. But the white kids at school LOVED him. It will be interesting to see what the audience of the film will look like.
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Never thought of him playing that part, I’m sure he’ll do well.
As a kid growing up in the ’70s, not too many of us were fond of Jimi Hendrix. Despite the fact that he is biracial, he played mostly hard rock music which we kids couldn’t identify with. But the white kids at school LOVED him. It will be interesting to see what the audience of the film will look like.
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As a kid growing up in the 80s and 90s, I personally love Hendrix. Go figure.
<————Attracted audience member.
I can’t wait to see this….I grew up on Hendrix…my father was a DIE-HARD fan!
I have nothing to say about the topic at hand
Man, I didn’t know he was 27
Cant wait to see how he does
You know what he would make a good Jimmie
I sooooooo love this dude. He was born to play this role
I would love to see this movie, I wonder who is playing Janis Japloin (sp) ???? Anyways, I wonder whats taking MJB so long to the do the Nina Simone biopic??? I wonder if it had to do with the samething licensing music??
JMO says:
Man, I didn’t know he was 27
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Yep, him and a lot of other artist died at the age 27
As a kid growing up in the ’70s, not too many of us were fond of Jimi Hendrix. Despite the fact that he is biracial, he played mostly hard rock music which we kids couldn’t identify with. But the white kids at school LOVED him. It will be interesting to see what the audience of the film will look like.
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I like Hendrix and I grew up in the 80s. Go figure.
Will I see the movie? Ion know about all of that.
I like Hendrix… it issomething intriguing about him. I didn’t realize he was only 27 when he passed away
Testing. *taps keyboard as if it’s a mic* I’ve typd two comments and neither have posted.
I wanna see dre 300 in his boxers now. boxer briefs preferrably unless he’s working wit something that would “stand out” in the grand-daddy styled boxers. **nosizequeen** it’s his fault that I look at him this way cuz prior to this above pic, I never did.
Ok. Let’s try this again.
As a child of the 80s, I love Hendrix. I will also say that I love Andre 3000. Will I pay to go see the movie, Ion know about that. :shrugs
Jimi Hendrix
Janis Joplin
Kurt Cobain
Amy Winehouse
all died at 27
Jimi died the same way British superstars Whitney Houston and Amy Winehouse did:
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Whitney was British?
***dre 3000
Ooohhh I can’t wait to see this! Yep, he’s (Jimi) is part of the “Forever 27 club”.
@jenie
Isnt 27 some sort of cursed age that artists die at?
I still listen to The Love Below from beginning to end. I love the “where are my panties” intro
he perfectly encompasses Jimi’s sexy
I LOVE 3 stacks
Oh yes I love her like Egyptian, want a description, my royal highness
So many plusses when I bust that there can’t be no minus
Went from yellin crickets and crows, bitches and hoes to queen thangs
Over the years I been up on my toes and yes I seen thangs
like Kilroy, chill boi because them folks might think you soft
talkin like that, man **** them niggaz I’m goin off
and comin right back, like boomerangs when you throw em
With these old ghetto poems, Bankhead is better for em
When they can let they throw em, down from hitchikin and bitin niggaz
until the temple they call the body, now everybody got it
Had it, talked about it amongst they friends
Comin around my crew lookin Jazzy, wanna pretend
like you Ms. Goodie, Four-Shoes, even Bo knew, that you got poked
like accupuncture patients while our nation is a boat
Straight sinkin, I hate thinkin that these the future mommas
of our chillun, they ****in a different nigga every time
they get the feelin to, I’m willin to go the extra kilo-meter
just to see my senorita get her pillow
on the side of my bed where no good ever stay
House and doctor was the games we used to play
but now it’s real Jazzy Belle…
Man, I just don’t care™ says:
@jenie
Isnt 27 some sort of cursed age that artists die at?
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Yep all died from Drug overdoeses
Jimi was a master guitar player
truly gifted!
@Man there’s more that a few artists that have passed at that age in the industry
Winehouse
Hendrix
Joplin (?)
Cobain
just off the top of my head
@Man just off the top of my head
Winehouse
Cobain
Joplin (?)
Hendrix
By just LISTENING to the name Andre 3000, I balked at the thought of another “non-actor” playing a role that could be Oscar worthy for a REAL actor… but looking at him in that wig, he’s DEFINITELY got the LOOK down…
REAL actors don’t have a chance anymore between rappers, singers and reality shows… but I’m not going to count Dre out… YET.
*Waiting patiently to see what he does with the role*
Will be going to see this. Loved Jimmy.
O <—that just aint gone get it!
3-stacks
whatcha gonna do when they come for you
work ain’t honest but it pays the bill
*he was so sessy in that video, yummers*
That hand tho. So Jimi!
I BELIEVE ANDRE WILL DO THE ROLE JUSTICE, HE’S VERY TALENTED
mizzdallas says:
I would love to see this movie, I wonder who is playing Janis Japloin (sp)
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Justin Beiber
REAL actors don’t have a chance anymore between rappers, singers and reality shows…
Hey Carrington
I understand what you are getting at but how do we define “a real actor”??
There has been plenty of talk about how Tupac really held acting as his first love but was afraid it made him seem soft…thats what he excelled at in the performing arts school in NY.
Hope 3000 does it well.
Dre is the man for this movie I like Jimi Music. Go DRE REP the ATL
He is a talented actor and wrapper! I love Andre 3 Stacks. I will def see this!
@Carrington- Studios are thinking of what can bring in the money. Actors only have that fan base, but an singer/rapper can bring more people in.
OutsidetheBox says:
REAL actors don’t have a chance anymore between rappers, singers and reality shows…
Hey Carrington I understand what you are getting at but how do we define “a real actor”??
There has been plenty of talk about how Tupac really held acting as his first love but was afraid it made him seem soft…thats what he excelled at in the performing arts school in NY.
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Yep. I personally don’t believe Pac was a thug. How many thugs get accepted into a performing arts school.
If Dakota Fanning was older she would nail Janis Joplin!
Seems dead in here….
@Gyp I hollered laughing this weekend! I was reading old threads and playing “bored and uninterested” with the wrapper(!!) and you fonted something about “not to be confused w/ OTB’s man the wrapper…”
OMGeee I had to exit outta the page so fast cause I howled laughing
HAHAHA!!!! I didn’t want anyone thinking I was talking about your man!
CD Fenty said: May 29, 2012
Pending
Hey boo just stopping by to say I got my Whip and to say it is a hair saver is a understatment. You are truly a blessed and aspiring individual. I have been letting my friends and family know about this awesome product. Stay blessed and continued success
AUNTIE LET CD FREE PLS BEW?!?!? PLEEEEESE!!!!!!!
Yes it is @Man!!!
Fayla… text me
Speaking of my guhl @CD
I was missing her so much when they play that Rickey Smiley clip where the woman picks up and screams “This is not Jermaine damn phone so if you calling ofr Jermaine raggedy ass..” 
It aint Sweet Brown but its good nonetheless. Free CD.
Fayla aka IWhipIt..WhipItRealGood:) says:
CD Fenty said: May 29, 2012
Pending
Hey boo just stopping by to say I got my Whip and to say it is a hair saver is a understatment. You are truly a blessed and aspiring individual. I have been letting my friends and family know about this awesome product. Stay blessed and continued success
AUNTIE LET CD FREE PLS BEW?!?!? PLEEEEESE!!!!!!!
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She didn’t even do nothin!!
How many thugs get accepted into a performing arts school.
Only the ones who can act… Bud-duh-dum.
I’ll be here all week..
OutsidetheBox says:
How many thugs get accepted into a performing arts school.
Only the ones who can act… Bud-duh-dum.
I’ll be here all week..
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OTB
…you know it’s bad when dude’s own mother says he ain’t ish
OMG I died when I heard that call…
OutsidetheBox says:
How many thugs get accepted into a performing arts school.
Only the ones who can act… Bud-duh-dum.
I’ll be here all week..
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OTB & JMO y must i miss CD so??
she was innocent i tells ya! INNOCENT!!!
*grabs Naija roundst those chiseled abs of steel to
I would see this. It could be Andre’s “Ray”.
FAYLA
<<<ring around the rosy, a pocket fully of posy, ashes ashes we all fall down
I luuus Andre 3000 and knew he would be perfect for this role. I’m excited to see it.
*bobbing head to ‘Little Wing’…
3 Stacks!!! Lets make a damn album. Hip-hop needs you!!!
As a kid growing up in the ’70s, not too many of us were fond of Jimi Hendrix. Despite the fact that he is biracial, he played mostly hard rock music which we kids couldn’t identify with.
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Similar to Lenny auntie?
As a kid growing up in the ’70s, not too many of us were fond of Jimi Hendrix. Despite the fact that he is biracial, he played mostly hard rock music which we kids couldn’t identify with.
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Reminds me of Lenny for this generation
I LOVE Andre 3K
I will be front and center for the movie just for him 