Directed Aaliyah in her final music video, "Rock the Boat," which was completed several hours before her tragic death in a plane crash.Nickname "Hype" comes from his hyperactive nature as a child.Graduated from Andrew Jackson High School of Art and Music in 1987. Later attended Adelphi University. His trademark so to speak is his use of distinctive color schemes.Over his career Williams has directed over 100 music videos and worked with such artists as Usher, Busta Rhymes, Biggie Smalls, Puff Daddy, Will Smith, Blacksteet, R. Kelly, 2pac, Nas, and many others. Born as Harold Williams, Hype Williams graduated from Andrew Jackson High School of Art & Music in 1987 and pursued a degree in film production at Adelphi University in Long Island, NY.Widely known for his "flashful" style, which he brings to his videos. Hype revinvigorated the music video landscape and set new limits for videos to take. During the 10th Annual Billboard Music Video Awards Hype Williams was nominated for six videos and won for best rap clip with "Dangerous"- Busta Rhymes. In the 1998 Music video Awards in Canada he won the People's Choice Favorite International Artist award with "Getting Jiggy Wit It"- Will Smith. Finishing out 1998 with the MTV Video Music Awards Williams was nominated for eleven awards, but received only one with best Rap Video, "Getting Jiggy Wit It"- Will Smith.
In the late part of 1998 Hype William's first movie that he ever directed was released. The film "Belly" stars some of Hip- Hop's big names like DMX, NAS, T-Boz, and Method Man. The movie uses William's trademarks such as the fisheye lens, and flashing lights. One effect was the green eyes in the beginning of the movie. Many have criticized the movie about it's profanity and violence, but almost everyone agrees that the perspective of the film is amazing and unusual.
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