The Untold Story Of Mims’ ‘Move’ From Rap’s Spotlight To Black Tech’s Centerstage |

In his Capitol Records prime, Mims grabbed onto the reigns of his own industry and record label career with his breakout "This Is Why I'm Hot" smash hit. But as the realities of the rap game set in, he pivoted to a new direction in the tech world, which came with new challenges and a new role from rap maven to minority.
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[@b.a3595]

Those days downloading This Why I'm Hot remixes on Limewire were the days

[@tonmula]

Ssshhhhhh the feds still watching lol

[@DontAskWhyItsJustCuz]

#Facts... LmfaoOOo...

[@nemohos4885]

og napster with dial up aol

[@DontAskWhyItsJustCuz]

@@nemohos4885... I read your comment & could hear that AOL dial up noise... LmfaoOOo...

[@khiryjones5797]

Bearshare!!

[@yoyo31390]

“This is why I’m hot” was definitely my ringtone on my razor

[@4220E]

Yes mines 2 lol

[@francej9754]

T9 texting 😂😂

[@Rowmega]

👏👏👏 Yasss

[@brittanynicole4370]

Lmao! I had a Hot Pink Razor Lol

[@breunique1468]

Hell yea thats phone was dope when it out i definitely had to had one so bad i stoled one 😂😂 i wanted to so cool with the razor it wasnt even turned on but ppl didnt know that or needed to know that 😂😂

[@Reecemay87]

Then I realized, it was nothing the record label could do for me, that I couldn’t do for myself. - MIMS That’s a powerful statement. The false sense of security that people feel from large corporations is real.

[@JahleelX-xx9wd]

It applies even to the average man and woman working the 9-5.

[@imanisteel7960]

@@JahleelX-xx9wd Exactly. The working bee is better off working for themselves...

[@AJGSP]

Star Drain he said “there’s - meaning ‘there was’ ” not it was.

[@Reecemay87]

Jo Gale thanks!

[@AJGSP]

Star Drain “intently” 😉 By the way I didn’t click read more, in case there were more words to correct.

[@AfroLatino24]

The irony is in today's world 197,000 copies sold would be considered successful

[@LittySmitty]

Big facts!!

[@MF-Rell]

Yep

[@gimmietheloot1]

Because their is no real money pushing them anymore they had millions behind him and 195,000 is not recouping the money spent nowadays they putting 50 grand max behind you for a single sometimes an album so yes nowadays it's a hit if you sell 195,000

[@godofthisshit]

@@gimmietheloot1 You have to remember, that 190,000+ plus albums is probably excluded the sales of singles, and even streams(less common back then but someone was making money).

[@AthenaKama]

Right!? Trippy af

[@thegraciousfundamentalist2013]

That’s tough losing parents at 13.... I’m telling you... support system gotta be A1...

[@aapjerz5376]

BET knocked it right out of the park with this series

[@hoodfellah]

A$AP JERZ they finally did something without biting off of mtv

[@aapjerz5376]

A B facts

[@ye23.]

Theyve been putting out dope content lately on their youtube. The ‘blew a bag’ and ‘I went viral’ series are good too

[@AfricanGirl]

@@hoodfellah 😂🤣 4 real along with vh1 etc....

[@ChrisYoungGunn]

Only good thing they're doing

[@SALP-wg5lm]

He’s finer now than he was when he first came out 😭😭😭

[@starb73]

It's that maturity.

[@lexxwill4l967]

It’s the glasses and clothes 😂

[@NewDay-fk4jn]

Agreed!

[@StacyannJ]

S. ALP righttt ! He’s so fine

[@anniem.670]

Factssssssss!

[@Ki3raBabii]

He has aged well, he looks great and has rechanneled his energy into and ever growing industry. Thats amazing!

[@khloevlogs]

The reggae remix of this is why I’m Hot was so fire.

[@Jazmeyne]

This is why we hot, this is why we hooooot lol

[@araysia51]

Facts

[@CallMeMicahT]

Aww man I miss the days of 80 remixes

[@larrymarshall8900]

I wish that BET would make this into an actual series instead of being an online series. It can be unsung for them like the tv one show unsung.

[@MPPharaoh]

BET SO WACK THEYLL NEVER THINK TO DO THAT SHIT

[@Blackstar81]

BET learning to move with the times, they have a young team now. More ppl stream more than they watch regular TV. Ppl watch streaming platforms and apps such as KZbin more. The demographic they are catering to is getting their content from apps. Cable/satellite TV is dying industry. Eventually they probably will shift a lot more to YT or the BET stand alone app.

[@stoplying3382]

@@Blackstar81 my thoughts precisely. And i sale cable. And you wouldn't believe how many young adults do not have dish/satellite or cable. The biggest response is netflix hulu, youtube etc.

[@guru_basketball_kiero]

Them white folks running BET don't know what they doing

[@trevontejones5892]

Nobody watches BET lol this is the best place for it. Or on there app I guess. But more people are into KZbin now. A lot of people dont even buy cable anymore

[@almightygaming5971]

I missed that era of hip hop .... I remember 106&park I used ran home from school to watch BET

[@GEVINCHYGAMEZ]

Not no more i bet , u walk home now with this trash ass music out

[@LilTubeBoi]

Me to

[@ronim924]

CyberHunter Gaming I use to call and vote for my favorite videos

[@almightygaming5971]

Game Asylum lol I don’t listen hop hop no more.... I listen to dancehall, afrobeats & UK grime music since these late 90’s and 2000’s babies took over

[@almightygaming5971]

Veronica Gales me too.... I used to buy ring tones & caller back tones on my T-Mobile flip phone lol

[@BreAndDentistry]

A black man not trying to be something he is not, a drug dealer or from the projects he simply said its not him 💪😊

[@Dimz30]

Amen to that

[@groovy1546]

And i respect this man for that💯

[@BreAndDentistry]

@blk ghost Batmon if your talking about me subscribe to my page ill be posting a new video n a few weeks

[@19Youngblood19]

There are a lot of Black men not trying to be something they're not

[@tigerbizzle4shizzle]

@@BreAndDentistry Hi there you on my Instagram! I hope all is well with you Queen

[@kiperspective1230]

This was another good one. He is very smart like Chamillionaire getting into the tech world. There isn't enough of us in tech. I plan to get in some type of way.

[@mrrinkusu]

Fight for your dreams and your dreams will fight for you.

[@kiperspective1230]

@@mrrinkusu That's real. Thank you💙

[@HARDWORKCORP]

Some type of way? Have u already had ideas to develop?

[@kiperspective1230]

@@HARDWORKCORP Currently no. Are you in the tech field?

[@HARDWORKCORP]

@@kiperspective1230 I'm researching on how to build certain apps...the right way. but it's a savage land...don't let the glasses and hipster front fool ya...these dudes will snatch ur ideas so fast! No mask. But I'm still looking for plenty code writers and developers to venture with. This is still somewhat the beginning...it's a lot that hasn't been tapped yet as far as future inventions thru apps and cyberspace, but u are in the perfect time!

[@thereallevi9543]

MIMS a smart guy didn't know he lost both of his parents

[@josiahwise3847]

Me either

[@mipwatts4460]

Yea man that’s tuff

[@paulsmith3128]

That blood sacrifice was not worth it.

[@paulsmith3128]

@Rico Risken Well he's in the system. "They" wouldn't allow him success in this field of technology... despite being a "black entrepreneur" he still has his jew/caucasian overseer. Also you see him throw up the signs🤘 at the tech convention. It's a very murky world. One common thread with all these artists is that you can almost guarantee as soon as they're signed death of relatives is sure to follow.

[@fiestyblktina1237]

@@paulsmith3128 He lost them before the age of 13 he didn't start rapping until yrs later what blood scafice?

[@phogetta1]

he called it out. it like he saw where music and technology was going

[@DaRealH2]

Mims was way ahead of his time, look at how long ago that interview was. Now artists don't care about album sales, some artists just drop songs for downloads and streaming instead of records

[@modmod4895]

Harvey Jennings yea because they get paid off streams and downloads now

[@TheOneJPtv]

Harvey Jennings that’s because of fans not wanting whole albums anymore. They want Singles

[@mignon1180]

Man it’s crazy it’s all about streams now! He was way ahead he predicted what were witnessing now!

[@TheRealest127]

Damn thats crazy that he predicted where music was heading as far as the way people would purchase and consume it. Smart guy. Ahead of the Curve.

[@erikmendelson3233]

Always forward thinking

[@rasarmusic1]

Prince, Ice-T, & Chuck D were saying this in the late 90s; imagine how weird people thought they were.

[@gangstalkingsimulation1319]

@@rasarmusic1 😂facts

[@theartistmind7028]

@@rasarmusic1 yup remember Prince. Sold his cds on his own website n at his concerts instead of in stores for a while.Chuck D and Ice T knew what was up too

[@marchveris]

This guy, J-Kwon, Soulja boy haha

[@temporarymusiclover]

I was in high school when this came out. Everybody had this ringtone too.

[@ricoxospoetry5474]

Is it you still in high schooly you got left back a few times?

[@RealestatePape]

Lil Wayne had remixed it

[@creydadj]

This guy went to the Chamillionaire route. Smart move man

[@riansearcy6652]

“Finding: Cherish” gotta be next please!

[@crystalblake7607]

Watch Empressive Channel, The truth behind Cherish's career

[@NeishaNineStarz]

Made a lot of negatives positive happy to see him doing good.

[@drewbrown3903]

🖐️

[@CrownedxKay]

Yussss!!! He made a complete 180, so dope!!!

[@kyleedward6364]

Can I have a huggie

[@masonbrandon3549]

U Cute Cute..👀

[@chanelle2951]

Omg I forgot all about Rip the Runway wooooow throwback BET🙌🏼

[@guru_basketball_kiero]

Loved the models

[@buddhafortune6166]

Yea I know right

[@kingluki1435]

Chanelle they need to bring that back

[@christophernicholson20]

Hell Yeah Spring Bling the old days of BET lol

[@willstaywinning]

College hill lol

[@nessleezle]

It's wild how we turned our backs on Mims and T Pain specifically due to their brand of music.....only to embrace those they paved the way for who aren't nearly as talented

[@tracywest6550]

Ness Lee facts

[@myas9207]

Makes so much sense

[@AryeHarmony]

Speak for yourself lol.

[@dburna21]

@@AryeHarmony exactly

[@helenayoung4064]

Ness Lee Exactly

[@LCAWithJuJuRenay]

Mims is so strong and smart. He went through alot and for him to still be so humble and focused on his success away from music is commendable. I'm deff looking for his tech companies/ apps now

[@thataurus2492]

He was smart and nobody was ready for it he was ahead of his time

[@PeterNibbs]

Tha Taurus real shit

[@yannicklaura6212]

Peter Nibbs No doubt ✊

[@sweetpea74127]

Very articulate! I could listen to him talk all day. This guy is a critical thinker. I also noticed a common thread throughout his success stories. He is an extremely thoughtful young man. Everything he grounded himself in, he did it for the benefit himself and others. He's a rare gem.👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@nicholaspierrecoleman2957]

Very close attention too detail. Evolution is real 🏁💙

[@caribbeanraised6084]

why wouldn't he be??!!

[@Marvelous_M]

This is very motivating, I'm so proud of MIMS taking ownership over his own life and his career.

[@AyeeeYoBee]

I’d love to see Chamilionaire next!

[@bobbyjones1691]

Go checc him out he on top top still

[@montecarlos72]

Geesh you fine af!!!

[@mdjoint301]

They see me rollliiinggg they haaating yeah where is he? 😂

[@BruceWayne_87]

lol

[@koldraiynedownskayle5744]

Similarity between him and J-Kwon: A reluctance to be pushed into some hood role. Mims said that wasn't his life. J-Kwon said that wasn't something he wasn't wanted to glorify.

[@rockosnell-mitchell279]

I applaud them...They wanted to be authentic...not fraudulent

[@illNicky]

I opened a show once for Mims in my city of San Diego. He liked my set, so he called me back up on stage to perform "This Is Why I'm Hot" with him. It was the first time I had ever felt validation from anyone outside the city and from someone who had made it big. He doesn't realize this, but it was a life changing moment for me, because it was the first time I realized I could really be something. I love him for that, and have looked up to him ever since. Now, I write songs for majors and I run my own indie label and publishing company. HUGE shout to MIMS, I have no doubt that he will continue to be a massive success in the tech world !

[@erikmendelson3233]

Thank you. We're always trying to provide a platform for upcoming artists. Thats why we developed www.cre8tor.app Would love your feedback on it and congrats to your success in writing/publishing. Keep it up. Bless

[@NAMFLOW322]

Hey hmu

[@Jazmeyne]

I remember talking to him on the phone when I was in HS because he was friends with a member of my dad's LI church lmao. This Is Why I'm Hot was my ringtone for a loooooong time and I remember him being so nice and courteous! So glad to see he's doing well!

[@dannyjizay]

Nearly everyone had "This Is Why I'm Hot" as their ringtone at one point in time in 2007. I sure did.

[@TreyGoose]

I like the song but hell nah😂

[@nakitao.1169]

dannyjizay I sure did 🙋🏾‍♀️

[@bunchyycarter6325]

Salute to this young brother, he is an perfect example for the black community, on how to never give up on your passion. We can do anything as long as we just focus on the bigger picture instead of worrying about stupid things. We was black God's "kings and Queens.

[@Dimz30]

True

[@mrssuchafknladyy2078]

MANNN i was 25 in 06 when this came out🎈🎊😂😂 this shit used to be 🔥 🔥..all in the clubs and radios....this took me back, good memories 👌

[@ashleywhitney8015]

Def look Gorgeous

[@mrssuchafknladyy2078]

@@ashleywhitney8015 aww thanks u💋🖤💚

[@souflotv]

That Jamaican in him means survival and success. We get to it, it's in our blood. Big up yuh self bredda 🇯🇲

[@kingwyse6327]

Boy from out here in Washington Heights

[@sabrinasincerely7488]

😁🔥

[@sinceninetyeightysixgustof8122]

Well that explains why he was involved in the Toronto rap scene before he got big Toronto is like Jamaica 2.0 alot of reggae stars got big out of Toronto and many didn't realize they lived in Toronto or it was there second home

[@moxyfoxy3556]

So refreshing to see a rapper speaking so intelligently about business, economics, contracts, and music trends... respect to MIMS! 🙌🏾

[@Cre8torApp]

thanks

[@Omnitrix8]

Met this guy once. Really chilled guy and down to earth.

[@Quisee]

MIMS was slept on...I actually thought he was dope and loved his first album...I think ppl hated because he wasnt this aggressive "street" rapper.. but he was dope and could rap

[@erikmendelson3233]

King Petty they thought he was an overnight success. Didn’t realize it was years in the making

[@Sickles197]

Drake would not survive 2007

[@sarqRodriguez]

I like his brain, he is smart man, and smart people always find a way.

[@kyndracrump]

I didn’t know he had multiple songs, I only knew about ‘This is why I’m hot’

[@Thisismyhandle423]

Y’all should do Huey next. He sang “Pop lock and drop it” and “when I hustle”

[@keepingupwithtristan]

Lil Durk ayyeeee pop lock & drop it 💃💃💃👯👯

[@ThePurpleyellowfan]

Pop lock n drop is still hard

[@testarling1]

Damn that was my song at the teen clubs

[@richardhurtz5748]

"Lil Durk"u got bigger issue than worrying about what Huey doing 😂😂

[@Thisismyhandle423]

Richard Hurtz ?

[@marlonharrison5511]

Elementary and Middle School Dayz

[@Butterd4t4ss]

marlon harrison freshman year in HS

[@Lika.aliyah_]

lol facts

[@MissMeAmor]

I was 21 in da bah fuqed up he came through club skye

[@flamebryant6070]

I was 11,12 now I'm 23 and this still 🔥🔥 🔥

[@buddhafortune6166]

No bull

[@doctorkhumalo7730]

The dancehall remix to This is why I'm hot is still fire 🔥🔥🔥💯

[@realbudgetdecor4999]

Docter Khumalo that’s a fact

[@llw53one]

I love an intelligent man who is well spoken! Glad to see him doing well and taking care of himself! Thanks for sharing! Peace and Blessings to all!

[@mizzladie3066]

Okkkk I remember mims wow nostalgic lol I’m glad they found him👌

[@naturalQueeP]

Y’all remember iPods? That’s how I listened to music. I did not buy CDs in 2007. I still have my IPod with ‘This is Why I’m Hot’ by MIMS till this day.

[@reeldeal2149]

Always figured MIMS didn't financially fall off. Always felt that he found another route

[@JasmineBester]

Murphy Lee and Truth Hurts needs one too

[@damarimoland1613]

Jasmine Bester dang I wonder what happen to them I’m about to do my googles on them lol

[@livarusbrazan-scott2227]

He's so contagious ayyyye

[@missmusicalpsychic7421]

Omg...They were my favs...Truth's next album was fire🔥Always loved Murphy Lee❤

[@jayblack908]

Jasmine Bester 💯💯💯

[@bricbrac28]

Yessssss!!!!!!

[@visionofLOVEstory]

He right that jesus walk sample was the best part of the song

[@savannah328]

Glad he’s doing well Black Kings stand up

[@MontyCampbell]

This story is what television should be. MIMS story is so inspirational and masterfully crafted. I’m throughly impress with BETS work here and even more inspired by the story or his hustle.

[@erikmendelson3233]

thank you

[@thekingandi225]

Wow I didn't even recognize him! Glad your doing well my guy.

[@DC-cz2sr]

Heeyyyyyy😍

[@parisvalentine4605]

THIS IS WHY IM HOT! I remember my mother had them play this jawnt on the radio for me like my 10th birthday 😂😈 love u mama! 💯💯

[@parisvalentine4605]

Shiny Kabuto Ima hood nigga. Regular bday shit. Folks give bday shoutout n song request back in da day before music hit the other outlets and streaming methods. I had dope Birthday party and shit. That’s just my mother though..wanted me 2 feel like I’m da shit all day on my Birthday. Momma a gangsta

[@parisvalentine4605]

Shiny Kabuto that “ ghetto “ birthday was better than any day of your life. Love u mama!

[@TheeHeadTurnerTV]

Paris Valentine far from “ghetto” that’s love!

[@parisvalentine4605]

Jason Victor Turner facts my G. Respect

[@panamaa507ting8]

Damn last time I seen this brother was on MTV cribs . I'm happy to see he made it . 🇵🇦🇯🇲

[@GMANN83]

I saw Mims out here in California in Sacramento and he is lyrically brilliant I enjoyed his performance

[@TheeHeadTurnerTV]

I really love this series!

[@omegawicked1]

me

[@LCAWithJuJuRenay]

me too✨

[@shari04]

Me too.

[@aapjerz5376]

They should find lumidee,crime mob,Jibbs,ace hood and mystikal

[@NYCDante]

Dem franchize boyz too

[@ObaShango7]

A$AP JERZ mystikal wasn’t a one hit wonder, he literally just got out of Jail

[@nlee4566]

@talk straight Facts!

[@anonymousperson5765]

A$AP JERZ also amil the rapper from the 90s

[@reeldeal2149]

Lumidee was 😍😍😍

[@onthefence1492]

I met Mims at the core DJs event in Miami years ago.... and we spoke for about 15 minutes... and during that time I realized that he was much much bigger than Rap... he spoke about only wanting to help others... i told everyone he would be more...respect and God bless 🙏🏽

[@Cre8torApp]

I remember that event

[@randywatson4870]

Man BET was the shit back in the days now all they show is Martin and not the whole seasons just a handful of the same episodes over & over.....

[@mackvelly8899]

Dawg, BET is dead. They keep airing those old ass Tyler Perry films over and over and Meet The Browns. I miss the days when I would watch Rap City and 106 & Park after I did my homework. Dem Franchize Boyz and Chris Brown used to stay.hogging the top 5 spots lol.

[@AfricanGirl]

😂🤣😬

[@1face82]

I was never a fan of his music but this story and his determination is worthy of all the respect I could give. Salute to him and his endeavors

[@rialequay1787]

We use to message on MySpace. Lmao. 😭😭😭 before all that fb and Twitter. Hell KZbin wasn’t really a thing

[@jrayford8806]

Facts

[@harrishustle]

Actually KZbin was really a BIG and upcoming thing around 2007...

[@thomasmageddon]

@@harrishustle facts Soulja boy was lit on there back in the day

[@mookyfromdachi1681]

Good ol days, damn how I want Dem back 😔😔

[@rialequay1787]

Harris Hustle well I was late to the KZbin world. Lol

[@Nawfside98]

It's crazy cuz 197,000 first week is considered good now lol

[@reeldeal2149]

East Texas times are way different now

[@jasdeepshergill4186]

Didn't have streams back then

[@EarthEnigma]

The internet wants him to think that number is it

[@pebblesleak8214]

INTELLIGENT, WELL SPOKEN, JAMAICAN, HANDSOME....my kinda guy! I enjoyed this interview..big up yaself Mims🇯🇲

[@Shinaniginz]

@@GEVINCHYGAMEZ who hurt you?

[@tonybaze]

Do richboy “throw some deez”

[@DJDLeanHDtv]

Rich boy still is relevant in alabama as a artist

[@MF-Rell]

@@DJDLeanHDtv I just saw him a few years ago at the Wilder fight, He ain't hurting.

[@anthonymcmillan8273]

The acronym of his name fits him EXTREMELY well!! I definitely liked "This is why I'm hot" song when it was being played in the clubs!! It just goes to show you that if the industry plans on "evolving" the way it is and how it conducts business then artists will remain lost without proper guidance. Executives will only be your friend if you're successful. It's like dealing with fake friendships, will never be by your side at your dirt lowest point in your life. Major labels are good but they're heartlessly deceptive in the end of the day. Going independent is better because the returns are greater and you'll have much LESS headaches to deal with when it comes to marketing an album, album production etc. Just really make sure that you're ready to deal with the pros and cons when stepping in. Rip to his parents.

[@naturalQueeP]

Spring break 2007 in Atlanta with MIMS playing in every club was giving me life.

[@rasheedahgant9814]

It's so good to hear what MIMS is doing ! He's such a talented and articulate man! Ive been a fan since 07!!

[@Regalman]

I am a Black man in tech and this is inspiring!

[@GearsinMotionGraphics]

Glad that this man found his Niche beyond music, the entertainment business is made up of smoking mirrors. It's amazing how people don't understand that stars fall from the sky as well

[@tedbundy1503]

The realist comment outta them all 💪

[@jaycoleman6552]

It's smoke and mirrors, not smoking mirrors.

[@Dimz30]

True

[@tio3424]

Yall gotta do Lil flip next, outta Houston he's always been one of the best. growing up that "I can do that" was always on repeat lol.

[@richbase7005]

Lol Northside greenspoint ...

[@tio3424]

@@richbase7005 ain't from Houston but i lived out there, Southside off the 45 near almeda mall. Bay Area, California thou. yee...

[@MrCalverino]

YESSSIRRRRRR

[@elle_9136]

Game Over one slickest beats eva!!

[@JcanDuke]

I discovered this series last night and watched them all. This is the final episode and one of the best. I love the fact that he didn't put himself in a box only as an artist, and tried different business venture. Brilliant mind at work!

[@ahayahyashayah9093]

Mobb deep got sampled in that joint? Wow had no idea

[@deezy81]

How did you not hear it?

[@clarkjonathan702]

Deaf af

[@gregw3469]

They remixed this is why I’m hot so many damn times 😆

[@DeeNelsonDee_nels_on_duty]

His record was the first video I watched on KZbin when KZbin came out fresh

[@luddacriss]

One of the best interviews I've seen so far. Keep it up B.E.T.

[@MidnightRBEdition]

Yeah this came out my senior year in high school it was big! My other favorite song by him is Love Rollercoaster with Letoya my jam! I’m about to listen to that when I got to work! Respect Mims grind!! 💯

[@rasavastar308]

Chassy B WAS U GIVING UP DA KOOCHIE TOO???

[@MidnightRBEdition]

JAGUAR PAR 🤣🤣🤣🤣 you wish

[@thetriplethreat3]

I’ve always remembered him and wondered what his story was. Amazing to see he was smart enough to predict the rise of streaming. Glad to see he’s well.

[@youngkng551]

Everybody back in the day had 'This is why I'm Hot' as their Ringtone !

[@jrayford8806]

Facts

[@queeny.7721]

Shifting as an artist and investing smart we sleep on stories like this better listen 👂🏾 🤮🤢🤮 #MiMs

[@tedbundy1503]

Naw they sleeping on u U are a blessing beautiful I only can imagine if u were mine's

[@B.Ch3rry]

Investing is the only way. 5% of $2,000,000 is $100,000... Depending on where you stay, you could live comfortably on that yearly income!

[@antoniom9470]

Queen Y. Wow you beautiful

[@brianstone3722]

Wow the thirst is real this is KZbin not a dating app lol y'all need to relax

[@phraze410]

@@brianstone3722 😂😂🤣🤣🤣 RIGHT!!!! I was like what is happening here??!!!!

[@Rickyralph]

First off this should be an actual series on TV. Also this guy is underrated and was ahead of his time seeing where music was going. He is very intelligent to get into tech and investing in himself. Happy for this guy and wish him the most success.

[@ionly6805]

He's Jamaican... No wonder he didn't go broke or fold.. We can make something out of anything

[@negrodamus67]

We Jamaicans can turn a handful of sand into diamonds

[@moneyonmymind161]

@@negrodamus67 boy you a clown bruhh

[@rathegod4971]

Sounds like sorta how African Americans did with Hip Hop music.

[@bobbydigital850]

Your name is cute...except u kissing on a white chick in ur profile pic gtfoh

[@davidmcfarlane9185]

We sure can 🇯🇲

[@Tissy94]

Being from nyc “This is why I’m hot” played for about 3 years straight. They even had “This is why I’m hot” shirts and the Myspace captions 🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@ashmoney12]

What a great interview it really surprised me. I had no idea he was this articulate and brilliant.

[@lancehall25]

I'm from the Trenches and now I'm about to get into tech!

[@2010kalex]

"Move" is my favorite MIMS song 💯❤

[@domj5314]

He was ahead of his time in terms of digital vs. physical sales.

[@GuttaBadSBG]

I remember wen myspace wus boomin back in 06 thru like 2010, i used to always put his music on my page....them old days, glad he still making waves bein positive 🔥💯

[@jumpercables5855]

Xavier Smith you were on MySpace in 2010. 06 was like the first year shift to Facebook. I think 07 was like my last year on MySpace

[@GuttaBadSBG]

@@jumpercables5855 i caught facebook late

[@deezy81]

I dipped on Myspace and I.M.D.B. once they got rid of their forums..

[@GuttaBadSBG]

@@deezy81 right

[@RZA_Breezy]

i wanna see chingy in #FindingBET

[@getwicked101]

Damn dude is a visionary he saw where the game is now 12 years ago

[@deshawnshinette1914]

I always wondered what happen to MIMS. Now I know. Glad he's still doing well.

[@Lord_Reepa]

Thank u mims for this peace of memory damnit the song still hit had that on my MySpace for months

[@tonmaneka20]

Love his story. Very intelligent guy and I’m happy to see he evolved gracefully. 💙

[@naturallydope6971]

Dang I was 27 years old when This Is Why I'm Hot came out. Glad to see he's doing positive things. God bless him.

[@legariansteele3643]

I was 17 years old

[@JeromeGigante]

Naturally Dope I was 37 lol

[@JeromeGigante]

Legarian Steele my oldest son use to drive me nuts with that song

[@JSDWAYNE]

I was 18 at that time

[@rockosnell-mitchell279]

I was 20 when this banga dropped

[@jaysonovo4778]

Man, I ran into this dude at the bar, a random little dive in a quiet mountain town. Real nice guy, glad to see he's done well outside the rap game. He was super chill.

[@elleceleste7104]

Happy to see him doing so well. What a smart man!!

[@allthingscaribbean3033]

The Great MIMS. "This is why I'm hot" took us around the world. You are so smart and an amazing person! Congratulations! This is an amazing piece. -- Chanel

[@AuthenticAuthority]

I respect the crossover from recoding artist to an entrepreneur involving technology. I'm a techy guy myself. Mims inspires me to keep doing what I am doing currently & continue self teaching myself to create my own online business. S/o to MIMS "this is why I'm hot" and "move if you wanna" is def throw days when I was in hs

[@erikmendelson3233]

100 Profit we learned through self teaching. Keep it up

[@crispylineslim5041]

Came in like, oh I remember that dude. Left like, I'm sure I'll see him again in Bloomberg. I was in the army when he dropped and my last name is Hopson, so naturally it was shortened to Hop....this is why I'm Hop, you hate cause you not. My 24 year old army private anthem. 😂😂😂

[@CaapriceTube1]

And thanks BET for doing my suggestion. Mentioned they should highlight mims in the cheri dennis video. ✌🏾

[@niesharichardson2907]

Memories.. I just was wondering where he was glad to see him doing great and great things in life