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Netflix acquires Kanye West docuseries for $30 million

Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Surface Magazine A docuseries about Kanye West is heading to Netflix after the streamer acquired it for $30 million.  It is set to premiere later this year.

Billboard reports that the documentary series has been in the works for the past 21 years and is the brainchild of filmmakers Clarence “Coodie” Simmons and Chike Ozah.

The duo, who also go by Coodie & Chike, directed West’s 2003 debut music videos “Through the Wire” and “Jesus Walks pt. 3.”  They have been friends with the rapper since the 90s and will build the docuseries around their decades-long friendship.

In addition, the two will also frame West’s story around his

 

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