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Looks like platinum-selling recording artist Lil Dicky will get to live out his comedic dreams after all. Hollywood Reporter reports, FX Networks has picked up a new comedic series executive produced by superstar comedy mogul Kevin Hart set to star the “Freaky Friday” hit-maker. Dicky joins the same network that brought us the award-winning comedy series by Donald Glover, Atlanta.

Currently, untitled, the series concept is loosely based on the recording artist’s life story. Lil Dicky (born David Burd) will play a suburban guy in his late 20s who becomes convinced he’s destined to be one of the greatest rappers of all time. Now he must convince his closest friends because with their help, he might actually convince the world.

Those familiar with Lil Dicky’s origin, known that he originally had aspirations to become a stand-up comedian before pursuing a chart-topping Hip-Hop career. Comedy is heavily infused into his music, shown throughout his 2015 Billboard number-one debut album, Professional Rapper. Dicky calls the show a dream come true.

“I’m so thankful for everyone who made this possible. It really is what I’ve been dreaming about since I was a kid. I love making people laugh, it’s my favorite thing ever. And even though I’m still fully in love with and committed to my career as a rapper, I’m excited to write jokes that don’t need to rhyme every time. Ugh, that rhymed.”

FX officials credit Dicky undeniable humor and charisma as the deciding factor in casting the star. FX’s Nick Grad states:

“Not only has Dave Burd cemented his place in the rap community, but he’s now poised to take over TV with his infectious comedic sensibility in his own series. We’re thrilled to have partnered with an impressive creative team featuring Jeff Schaffer, Saladin Patterson, Kevin Hart, Greg Mottola and Scooter Braun to bring the story of Lil Dicky to TV audiences.”

Kevin Hart has yet to comment on the new announcement. There has been no official date for production to begin nor release date at press time. More as this story develops.

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