ing his musical prowess by rapping and dancing at talent shows and local events. His early success started when he got together with a group of friends and formed the rap and dance group “Twice As Nice.” The group performed at local venues, and later won a talent show that earned them a spot on the bill at Harlem’s famed Apollo Theater, for a taping of “Showtime at the Apollo.” A few years later, Brooks landed his first role in a feature film directed by Robert Townsend. He has since gone on to work with other acclaimed directors such as Michael Bay, Quentin Tarantino, Michael M a n n a n d , o f c o u r s e, T y l er P er r y. With a background in music, Brooks welcomed the opportunity to exercise his musical roots while integrating and expanding on his acting talents in music videos, working with such artist as: P. Diddy, 50 Cent, Justin Timberlake, Lil’ Wayne, TI, Jill Scott, Syleena Johnson, Young Jeezy, Ice Cube, Snoop Dog, Lil’ Mo and Master P., to name a few. Having escaped some of the trappings of the inner city, Brooks felt compelled to reach out to his family members, friends, and those in his community who were less fortunate. As a direct result, he founded The Hook Up- Music Magazine, whose mission was created to provide inspirational messages to inmates in correctional institutions across the country.■
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