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7 unusual facts about Hype Williams


Donald Simrock

Simrock's wide artistic range has led him to collaborate with renowned directors and photographers alike, from Hype Williams to David LaChapelle.

Gabrielle Walcott

Walcott was the female lead in the 2005 music video Wanna Love U Girl by Robin Thicke, directed by Hype Williams, and in the 2004 “Tempted to Touch” video also produced by Hype Williams for Barbadian soca artist Rupee.

Richard Cummings Jr.

Underdog Films worked with directors such as Hype Williams and The Hughes Brothers and produced videos for platinum artists such as N.W.A., Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, The Red Hot Chili Peppers and Snoop Dogg.

Ron Norsworthy

These early projects launched a decade in which Norsworthy designed award-winning films, videos, and commercials, working with well-known directors such as Hype Williams, Spike Lee, and Brett Ratner.

Smitty

In July 2005, Smitty released his debut single effort "Diamonds on My Neck", which charted at Billboard charts; a music video was directed by Hype Williams.

Tha Carter IV

The video (directed by Hype Williams) was inspired by the film Inception, and consists of numerous scenes which visualize many of the metaphors and similes Wayne says in the song.

Universal Mind Control

The video for "Universal Mind Control" was filmed in September by director Hype Williams.


Drunk in Love

The single's accompanying music video was directed by Hype Williams and shot in black-and-white in Golden Beach, Miami at a beach front manse.


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