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Rappin' with "Everybody Hates Chris"

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Tyler James Williams who plays "Chris" in the CW's "Everybody Hates Chris," takes Young Hollywood to The Grove in Los Angeles with his friend and fellow Christian rapper, IROCC. We get a chance to catch up with the actor as he tells us of his Christian rap skills and playing the role as the younger Chris Rock. He also tells us of some of his musical idols including Lupe Fiasco and Cross Movement. Hosted by Craig Young.

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Young Hollywood

Welcome to Younghollywood. com This ain't a hobby for me, son, this is something that I do. I had more trials in the game than lady who sung blue. And I know you saw the show, and I thank you for that. But now you see me rhyming without a gat. I am Craig Young for Young Hollywood and I'm here with Tyler James Williams, better known as Chris from Everybody Hates Chris. What's it like to portray a young, you know, Chris Rock?

Tyler James Williams

Well for the first I'd say two years, nobody knew Chris at 13 and 14 so I had to create a character really. But now, you know, third and fourth season we're getting into him, you know, working on comedy a little bit.

Young Hollywood

Now you're in this musical venture with a a friend of yours. You want to tell us a little bit about that?

Tyler James Williams

I've been working really closely with a close friend of mine, Justin. Rosaya, Christian rapper from Atlanta. Tonight's a good night, yes, better than cable. No one bloodhound bred, ready, willing and able. We just met up one day and really been working ever since. I think we're going to do an album together. We're going to do something that stands up for who we are as young Hollywood people. Like we're Christians, but we we're living the life of what everybody else wants to live and we but we're doing it in the way that the best way we know how.

Young Hollywood

I'm Craig Young and that's how it's done. Must be influenced by somebody.

Tyler James Williams

There's a Christian rap group named Cross Movement. Lupe Fiasco, he's got a totally different flow than anybody else in the game right now.

Young Hollywood

You guys actually just performed for the the St. Jude Children Hospital, correct?

Tyler James Williams

We just knew that we had to bring a different name to rap. Yo, this is Tyler James Williams. You're watching Young Hollywood. Remember the name. Bring it back so you can hear my game spit the flame and know how I do it every day. I'mma lay it down like that real quick.

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PEOPLE MENTIONED

  • Tyler James Williams

    Actor in 'Everybody Hates Chris' and Christian rapper

  • IROCC

    Friend and fellow Christian rapper

  • Chris Rock

    Comedian portrayed by Tyler James Williams

  • Justin Rosaya

    Christian rapper from Atlanta, collaborating with Tyler James Williams

  • Craig Young

    Host of the interview

  • Lupe Fiasco

    Musical idol of Tyler James Williams

  • Cross Movement

    Christian rap group that influences Tyler James Williams

FAQ

Who plays Chris in "Everybody Hates Chris"?+
Tyler James Williams plays the role of Chris in the CW's "Everybody Hates Chris."
Who is Tyler James Williams's musical collaborator?+
Tyler James Williams is collaborating with his friend Justin Rosaya, also known as IROCC, a Christian rapper from Atlanta.
What kind of music does Tyler James Williams make?+
Tyler James Williams is involved in Christian rap and plans to record an album with IROCC.
Who are Tyler James Williams's musical inspirations?+
Tyler James Williams is inspired by the Christian rap group Cross Movement and rapper Lupe Fiasco.
Where did Tyler James Williams and IROCC perform?+
Tyler James Williams and IROCC recently performed for the St. Jude Children's Hospital.

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