Idris Elba Reveals How He ‘Hustled’ His Way Onto Jay-Z’s ‘American Gangster’ Album

Idris Elba starred in “American Ganster,” a 2007 Ridley Scott film Jay-Z made an album for. Dave J Hogan via Getty Images Idris Elba on Monday revealed how he ended up on Jay-Z’s 2007 album “American Gangster,” which served as a titular companion piece to the Ridley Scott film that starred Elba. “At the time I hear Jay was about to do an album associated with the film,” Elba told Jimmy Fallon on “The Tonight Show” during an appearance to promote his upcoming film “Beast.” “And I was like, ‘I need to get on that.’ As you do. You’re like,… Read Full Article