Joaquin Phoenix Goes Crazy While Buying a Cape

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There is nothing wrong with cape shopping. Batman, Superman and Elvis all have to get new threads at some point. However, Joaquin Phoenix has been acting nuttier than squirrel shiz lately. He claimed to have ditched acting for a career in rap, started wearing EZ Combs and waged a war against personal hygiene. (Which begs me to ask the question why is bathing the first to go when one goes crazy?) Phoenix also made a bizarre appearance on David Letterman awhile back (click HERE to see the crazy Joaquin Phoenix on David Letterman Video.)

Most people are claiming it is just an act for some Casey Affleck documentary. However, I am finding that a hard sell. Casey is married to Joaquin’s sister, Summer Phoenix. I highly doubt that she would let Casey film and make documentary of her brother’s downward spiral. Either way, lets hope he gets help.

Per National Enquirer Via Celebitchy:

It’s no hoax, folks – Joaquin Phoenix is one nutty fruitcake! The looney-toony star, dressed like a homeless derelict and muttering to himself nonstop, was spotted pawing through racks of clothes at Red Balls on Melrose, where he finally grabbed a black velvet cape, black trousers and mesh top, ducked into a dressing room – and began belting rap songs.

Emerging in his new outfit, he told the salesgirl he’d be wearing it home. Nervous, she asked: “What form of payment will you be using today, sir?”… then nearly jumped out of her skin when Phoenix banged down a wad of cash and yelled: “MONEY!”

Said an eyewitness: “He mumbled madly while the girl counted out his change and offered him a bag for his own clothes. Joaquin never said a word, rushed out of the store wearing his velvet cape – and dumped his old clothes in the nearest trash can!”

Maybe he was off to seduce Lindsay Lohan, she strikes me as someone who loves a ho in a cape.

Image Via: Johnny Louis/wenn.com

Joaquin Phoenix Rapping – Video

No folks, that title isn’t a mistake. After announcing his retirement in October from acting, Joaquin Phoenix has since decided to try his hand at a rap career, stating that he was ready to put his real self out there and not hide behind movie characters. Sounding more like a comedy movie than reality, Phoenix had so-called Rapper Diddy teach him the how-to’s of rap and Ben Affleck’s baby brother Casey Affleck capturing the night for a documentary about his journey into the music world. Or maybe its just Casey’s way of helping his brother in law through some massive issues he seems to have as of late.

For the skeptical people, Phoenix says he’s serious about his new venture into the rap world. His debut show on Friday night at Lavo in Las Vegas was sensational – if you consider sensational to be scraggly looking bearded man shouting incomprehensible words that are assumed to be rap lines then falling off the stage as he was walking off. Strutting his stuff around the club’s stage, he rapped to the sounds of a drum beat and hopped up and down, pumping his fist in the air during certain lyrics.

Via The Dish Rag:

“This is me saying this is who I am. This is my story. After all the years of reading scripts and reading lines, this is my chance to do something straight from the heart and put it out there. When I was young I liked punk rock music but then I discovered rap. I love the storytelling aspect of hip-hop.”

You tell em, bro! With the crowd cheering him on, Phoenix told the crowd that they ‘held a very special place in his heart’ towards the end of the performance. He said he was ready for the mixed reactions that would come from his performance.

Via People:

“Are there people out there who think I’m a joke? I’m sure there will be. Are there people who think it’s going to suck? Probably, but I can’t worry about that.”

After his unusual three song performance as he was leaving the stage Phoenix fell, falling flat on his rear into the crowd. Later, a relaxed Phoneix spent the rest of the night hugging friends and taking pictures with fans before ending his night around 1:30 a.m. Phoenix’s first album is reportedly being produced by Diddy, with a release date yet to be revealed.

… Joaquin rapping? Diddy producing? Oh my. This just has “disaster” written all over it…