Ep 9. "Director of the Culture: J. Jesses Smith Breaks Down 25 Years in the Game"

J. Jesses Smith is a legendary independent film director and visual storyteller, best known for directing 50 Cent’s Before I Self Destruct and the iconic Pimpin' Curly internet series. With a career spanning over 200 music videos, Jesses has worked with some of the biggest names in hip-hop and R&B, including Snoop Dogg, DMX, Eve, Ashanti, Mobb Deep, and more.Known for his gritty, authentic visual style and sharp business acumen, Jesses carved a lane for himself by finding creative ways to kick video budget funds back to the artist — building long-term trust and respect in the industry. A behind-the-scenes legend and master of his craft, J. Jesses Smith is a pioneer who helped shape the modern look of hip-hop on screen. Support “No Direction with the Skipper”Cash App: $NoDirectionSkippKeep the convo real, raw, and running. Every drop of support helps us elevate indie voices and keep the mic hot See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.