From a press release:
BE Magazine has unveiled their 2011 Fall “Blue Collar Hollywood” issue celebrating artists who aren’t afraid to break a sweat and work for their dreams. The cover which was shot in honor of the late 80’s classic film “The Breakfast Club” features model Kai Morae (daughter of actress LisaRaye McCoy), actor/rapper Quincy Brown (stepson of music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs), singer/actress Skye Townsend (daughter of actor/director Robert Townsend), director Alfredo Flores (credits include Justin Bieber & Mariah Carey) and emerging Hip Hop/Pop recording artist H. Wood City (credits include Lil Kim & Souljah Boy).
The article features candid discussions on friendship, humble beginnings and following in the steps of their uber successful parents & mentors.
Read article excerpts after the break!
Quincy Brown on being known as Diddy’s son:
“I don’t want to be labeled or have any handicaps for when I actually achieve or earn something. It’s very easy for someone to say, “Oh, he got that because he Diddy’s son.” My job is to make that HARD or IMPOSSIBLE for anyone to say.”
Kai Morae on being independent:
“I’ve always been a very independent person. I could ask my mom [LisaRaye] for stuff if I really wanted to but that’s not the kind of person I am. If I want something I’ll work for it.”
Skye Townsend on when she realized her dad was a celebrity:
“I knew he was famous at a young age. I was always on set for “The Parenthood” and realized he had to leave town a lot. However, I went to a school where most kids lived like me with parents like mine so I assumed everybody lived in such a way. I got a quick reality check on that though.”
Be Magazine’s “Blue Collar Hollywood” issue goes on sale October 21st, 2011 and will be available both digitally and in print.
