An award-winning film director, Hype Williams has worked on dozens of titles throughout his career. Not only has he directed numerous films, but he’s also worked on countless music videos over the years- to date, he has collaborated the most with rapper, Kanye West. Today, he is best known for his use of saturated colors, cinematic references, wide framing, and fisheye lens work. To learn more about him, be sure to keep on reading below.
Hype Williams Personal Facts – 2018 Update
Real Name
Harold Williams
Nick Name
Hype Williams
Occupation and Job
Film Director, Music Video Director
Famous For
Hype Williams is perhaps best known for the music videos that he’s directed over the years. An award-winning director, he has collaborated with many well-known artists throughout his career including Beyonce, Kanye West, Will Smith, Nicki Minaj, Christina Aguilera, and Kesha, among many others.
Age – How Old is He?
He is currently 47 years old
Birthday/Date of Birth
His birthday is in July 1970
Place of Birth/Hometown
Hype Williams was born and raised in Queens, New York. He later attended college in Garden City, in Nassau County.
Nationality
American
Ethnicity
He is of Honduran and African American descent.
Hype Williams Height, Weight & Body Facts
How Tall – Height in Feet
His height has not been disclosed to the public
How Tall – Height in Meters
His height has not been disclosed to the public
Weight in Pounds
His weight has not been disclosed to the public
Weight in Kilograms
His weight has not been disclosed to the public
Body Measurements
At this time, Hype Williams’ body measurements are unavailable
Waist Size
His waist size has not been disclosed to the public
Foot/Shoe Size
His shoe size has not been disclosed to the public
Eye Color
Dark brown
Hair Color
Black
Personal Life
Is Hype Williams Currently in a Relationship?
As far as we know, Hype Williams is not currently in a relationship.
Hype Williams’ Girlfriends
In the past, he is said to have been romantically involved with Tyra Banks, Sara Pickett, and Sasha Dindayal.
Mother
Unknown
Father
Unknown
Sisters
As far as we know, Hype Williams is an only child and does not have any siblings.
Brothers
As far as we know, Hype Williams is an only child and does not have any siblings.
Children
Hype Williams does not have any children.
High School
At this time, it’s unclear where Hype Williams had attended high school.
College
Following his high school graduation, he moved to Nassau County, where he attended and studied at Adelphi University.
Salary
At this time, we do not have any information on Hype Williams’ salary.
Net Worth
As of 2017, Hype Williams has an estimated net worth of $15 Million.
Sexuality
Straight
Random Facts
Hobbies
Unknown
Favorite Food
Unknown
Favorite Actor
Unknown
Favorite Book
Unknown
Favorite Movie
Unknown
Favorite TV Show
Unknown
Favorite Color
Unknown
Favorite Music Artists
Unknown
Favorite Sports
Unknown
Horoscope
Born in July, he is most likely a Cancer
Phone Number
This information is currently unknown
Address
This information is currently unknown
Hype Williams’ Social Media Accounts & Usernames
Hype Williams’ Facebook Account
https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=104017566302333
Hype Williams’ Twitter Username
https://twitter.com/hypewilliams?lang=en
Hype Williams’ Instagram Username
https://www.instagram.com/hypewilliams
Hype Williams’ Youtube Channel
As far as we know, Hype Williams does not have his own Youtube Channel
Hype Williams’ Snapchat Username
Hype Williams does not appear to be on Snapchat at this time
Other Interesting Facts:
- His initial work in tagging storefronts, playgrounds, and local billboards stimulated his interests in color
- So far, he has only directed one feature film, Belly (1998), which starred rappers DMX, and Nas
- A pioneer music video director, he’s known for his use of saturated colors, fisheye lens work, slow-motion sequences, and wide framing, among others
- His nickname, “Hype” comes from the fact that he used to be a hyperactive child
- He directed Aaliyah’s final music video, Rock the Boat, which was finished just a few hours before her untimely death in the plane crash
- He has appeared in a few TV programmings over the years including Making the Video, Superhuman, Behind the Music, Stage 5, and Soul Deep
- Kanye West is his most frequent collaborator (the two have worked on over twenty music videos together); second is Busta Rhymes
- In the winter of 2007, he took the photos of Kim Kardashian for an issue of Playboy Magazine
- Most recently, he directed the TV series short, Love Advent, which centers around a different A-list model for each episode
- An active user of social media, he has over 38,000 followers on Twitter and more than 12,000 on Instagram
- Recently this fall, he was honored at VH1’s 2017 Hip Hop Honors Ceremony, alongside Mariah Carey and Martin Lawrence
- Some of his greatest videos include Kanye West’s Heartless, The Notorious B.I.G.’s Warning, Tupac’s California Love, and Busta Rhymes’ Put Ya Hands Where My Eyes Could See
- He received his first break when working with Classic Concepts Video Productions in the early 90’s
Hype Williams Bio – 2018 Update
Born and raised in New York, Hype Williams launched his career with Classic Concepts Video Productions in the early 90’s. In 1998, he directed his first and only feature film, Belly, starring rappers DMX and Nas. Some of his later works include Mothership, Speed Racer, Thrilla, and Runaway, though a couple died in development. At one point, he was even in negotiations with MTV to develop an animated series that revolved around the world of music; unfortunately, the project never left the development stages.
Despite his involvement in the film industry, he is perhaps best known for his work in the music industry- more specifically as a director for MVs. From the early 90’s till now, Williams has collaborated with dozens of artists including Beyonce, Puff Daddy, Kanye West, Nicki Minaj, Jennifer Lopez, Christina Aguilera, R. Kelly, and Baby Face, among many others. Recognized for his contributions, the New Yorker has received numerous industry awards including a Billboard Music Video Award for Best Director of the Year, as well as a Music Video Production Association Award. As of 2014, Kanye West is his most frequent collaborator; the two have worked together on twenty music videos since 2005.
