DJ Khaled to appear in a feature film starring Will Smith

He's confirmed the news

DJ Khaled
Author: Anna Sky MagliolaPublished 17th Jan 2019

Whilst DJ Khaled is known for songs such as 'I'm the One', featuring Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance the Rapper and Lil Wayne, and 'Wild Thoughts' featuring Rihanna and Bryson Tiller, it looks like he will be turning his hand to acting in the near future.

The 'No Brainer' singer took to Instagram recently to confirm that he has started filming for the Bad Boys sequel. Posting a photo of himself sitting in a very luxurious looking car, DJ Khaled said, 'In my mind, I've always been an A-list Hollywood superstar. Y'all just didn't know yet. (Quote from the Great WIll Smith @willsmith ). THIS how I’m feeling leaving from a day of filming @badboys #3'. sic

The role that DJ Khaled will play in the new film has not yet been revealed, however, this announcement has got many of his fans super excited. One fan commented, '🔥😍' with another saying, 'U a star period!'. sic

The official Instagram account for the film also reposted another of DJ Khaled's photos, showing him leaning on a director's chair - with the name of the film.

Bad Boys For Life will star see Will Smith and Martin Lawrence reprise their characters from the 1995 film, and is due for release in 2020. This sequel comes a massive 17 years after Bad Boys II, and 25 years since the original film appeared on the big screen.

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According to Variety, Jerry Bruckheimer will return to produce the new film, with the plot of Bad Boys For Life, set in Miami, revolving around a modern, highly specialised police unit, who meets the 'old school' Bad Boys - Will Smith and Martin Lawrence.

We can't wait to see who DJ Khaled plays in the new film.

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