about Rick James Has A Bitch Of A Time Running For City Council

It ain't easy being the real Rick James, bee-yatch!

An aspiring Mississippi politician who shares the same name as the late "Super Freak" singer has been fighting an uphill battle trying to keep his campaign signs from being stolen or defaced by fans of a popular sketch on Comedy Central's "Chappelle's Show."

"I've heard all the jokes," said the 53-year-old political hopeful who, prior to the campaign, had been unaware of comedian Dave Chappelle's satirical routine in which he repeats the phrase "I'm Rick James, bitch." The candidate for city council in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, claims his "Vote Rick James" signs are now being displayed proudly in local college dorm rooms instead of on lawns.


James’ wife wrote a letter to Comedy Central, asking if they wouldn’t mind chipping in to campaign coffers to help replace stolen yard signs, which cost $4.75 each. And not only are people stealing the signs, they’re blogging about stealing the signs.