After surprising Hollywood by abruptly announcing his retirement in late 2008, allegedly in order to focus on his music,[REF][REF] Phoenix and Affleck began filming the documentary, which followed Phoenix as he began a career making hip-hop music while allegedly managed by rap icon Sean "Diddy" Combs [REF].
Shortly after making his rap debut in mid-January 2009,[REF] Phoenix appeared on Late Show with David Letterman to promote what he claimed was his last film, Two Lovers.