Folks know AFFION CROCKETT as the Internet sensation whose dead-on impersonations of DRAKE and RUSSELL SIMMONS have garnered over 39 million YouTube views. But who is Affion really?
Juicy chats with the funny man to find out. - KWELI I. WRIGHT
On What Inspired Him…
When Def Comedy Jam was like a real hot commodity, that’s when I first saw hip-hop comedians that I could relate to, as opposed to EDDIE MURPHY… he was like a rock star to me. I was a fan, but I never thought I could do what he did.
How His Mama Helped His Career…
My mom is from Trinidad & Tobago, so I was always doing her accent, my aunt’s accent…that’s how I learned to do voices and characters. If I could make my mother laugh, then it was a wrap for everybody else.
On Being a Hip-Hop Junkie…
When you see me as CHRIS BROWN or DRAKE or rappin’ like JAY, I do all of that. I’m a rapper too, so I know how to write and do all that good stuff. I’m an East Coast head all day when it comes to hip-hop.
On NICK CANNON…
I’m happy for him. I’ve seen him grow literally since he was a teenager and just to see where he is now: the father, the mogul… I’m always proud of NICK.
Who’s the Funniest Female…
My perfect female comedic match? I don’t know. [Laughs.] I mean who’s a silly female that’s really funny… As far as a celebrity, I’d say TRACEY ULMAN, as far as a skill set. She’d be my match.
On His Impersonations..
Ninety percent of the guys [I’ve imitated] have complimented me from JAY-Z to RUSSELL SIMMONS. DRAKE loved it…for the most part they all reached out. CHRIS BROWN is a fan. He came and did my show… I make fans of these guys because I don’t try to disrespect them. I try to make a funny situation and keep it movin’.
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