The Stronger hitmaker has teamed up with the Oscar-winning writer/filmmaker to create a programme for new U.S. network Vice, according to the New York Times.

The duo is reportedly in the early stages of planning the series, but they have worked together many times before - Jones directed West's music videos for Flashing Lights, Otis and Only One.

The rapper previously attempted to find success on the small screen with a satirical comedy series for HBO in 2007, but the pilot was not picked up by studio bosses.