Colin Tilley: From College Dropout to Directing This Generation's Craziest Music Videos | The Culture

Colin Tilley has become one of the most important directors of our generation. Here's how he did it.

If you're talking about music videos, then you're talking about Colin Tilley. Growing up in the Bay Area, Colin Tilley went from college dropout to an award-winning music video director.

Having helmed videos for everyone from Rihanna to Lil B to Lil Wayne to Kendrick Lamar, Colin's growth has been immense, allowing him to helm videos for a generation of musical artists. As he begins to break into feature films, Complex's own Jinx connects with him to learn more about his journey and what has made him so successful.

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