Director X: Surviving a Shooting, Working with Drake and Justin Bieber, and XQC's $100 million deal

In this compelling and emotional interview, renowned filmmaker Director X opens up about his career journey, his iconic collaborations with artists like Drake and Justin Bieber, and his transition from music videos to film and TV. He delves into the evolution of the music video industry, the intricate process behind directing major projects like 'Superfly' and 'Robyn Hood,' and his strategic use of storytelling techniques. Director X also shares a deeply personal account of being shot on New Year's Eve, which sparked his advocacy against gun violence and his work with Operation Prefrontal Cortex. This in-depth conversation covers the impact of meditation, the challenges of the modern entertainment industry, and his vision for future growth as an artist and community leader.   Follow Director X here: https://www.instagram.com/directorx Follow Arrad (podcast host) here: https://instagram.com/arrad   LISTEN / SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7eq3LPnwW0v2VptRWDy78P APPLE MUSIC: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ourselves-podcast/id1788214492 YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBobeWgRkYo&list=PLK6771Xzlj6ljfd-tLyBL_-EE9CjRx0RQ   CONNECT WITH US: ✩ Ourselves (production team): https://www.ourselves.tv/ ✩ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ourselvespodcast/ ✩ Twitter: https://x.com/ourselvespod ✩ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ourselvespodcast ✩ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61570639505831