Musicians-Turned-Directors
Artists who turned the tables and stepped behind the camera.
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Musicians-Turned-Directors - Chris Brown already has singer, songwriter, dancer and actor on his impressive résumé, but apparently that's not enough: Breezy recently announced that he's slated to direct the video for Wale's “Slight Work,” featuring Big Sean. But Chris isn't the first musician to turn the tables and step behind the camera. Click on to check out other artists who've sat in the director's chair. (Photo: Larry Marano/INFevents.com)
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Tyler, the Creator - Tyler, the Creator was nominated for an MTV Video Music Award for directing the disturbing video to his straitjacket confessional, "Yonkers." (Photo: Candice Lawler / BET)
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Jim Jones - You didn't hear this from us, but Jim Jones is probably a better video director than he is a rapper. But don't get it twisted: That's not really a diss, as his numerous videos, including "Dipset Anthem/I Really Mean It" and Juelz' "Santana Town," are over-the-top and entertaining in the best way possible — kinda like Jones himself. (Photo: CAMERA PRESS / Tina Paul)
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Jim Jones - You didn't hear this from us, but Jim Jones is probably a better video director than he is a rapper. But don't get it twisted: That's not really a diss, as his numerous videos, including "Dipset Anthem/I Really Mean It" and Juelz' "Santana Town," are over-the-top and entertaining in the best way possible — kinda like Jones himself. (Photo: CAMERA PRESS / Tina Paul)
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Kreayshawn - Kreayshawn actually picked up a camera before she picked up the mic, directing videos for Lil B and attending Berkeley Digital Film Institute for two semesters. (Photo: Anthony Harvey/PictureGroup)
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Ice Cube - Ice Cube was one of the first rappers to break through in Hollywood, not only in front of the camera (on Boyz N Tha Hood, Three Kings and elsewhere) but behind it, directing the 1998 cult classic The Players Club, writing Friday and producing several other acclaimed films. (Photo: Ben Rose/PictureGroup)
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Kanye West - Kanye the director — who's shot Drake's "Best I Ever Had," his own "Power" and several other clips — is every bit as unique and creative as his music. Check the dramatic, 30-minute-long extended video for "Runaway," starring Selita Ebanks, if you don't believe us. (Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)
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Master P - Nawlins DIY mogul Master P has an extensive filmography that features several straight-to-DVD films, such as 1998's I Got Tha Hook Up, and music videos, including his classic "I'm Bout It." (Photo: Roger Walsh /Landov)
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Will Smith - Will Smith transformed himself from a pop rapper to one of the highest-grossing leading men in Hollywood, so it's only natural that he work his magic behind the camera, as well. He's produced several hit films, including the 2010 Karate Kid remake, and directed a 2006 episode of the TV sitcom All of Us. (Photo: Charley Gallay/Getty Images)
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