Rap star Kanye West. Photo / Getty Images
Kanye West is making his debut as a movie producer after teaming up with Jay Z for comedian Chris Rock's new film Top Five.
The rappers will serve as executive producers on the project, with The Roots' band leader, drummer Ahmir 'Questlove' Thompson, according to Deadline.com.
Top Five features Rock
as a fictional funnyman attempting to relaunch his career as a serious actor when his reality star fiancee convinces him to allow their wedding to be broadcast on TV.
The movie, which was also written and directed by Rock, premiered to rave reviews at the Toronto International Film Festival in Canada last Saturday.
The worldwide rights to the film were snapped up by Paramount studio executives after a bidding war.
