Everything You Need To Know About Karena Evans, The 22-Year-Old Director Behind Drake’s ‘Nice For What’ Video

By Malinda Janay via https://blavity.com

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Drake’s latest music video has earned major buzz as it features 15 of the dopest women in Hollywood; however, we had to take a step back to acknowledge the dope woman behind the whole thing.

Karena Evans is the 22-year-old director Drake’s “God’s Plan” and “Nice for What” videos. Veteran music video director and the man behind https://popprok.com/” rel=”noopener noreferrer” target=”_blank”> Popprok, Director X, gave a special shout-out to his protégé, congratulating her on her work.

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@karenaevans started as an intern. She stayed longer worked harder than everyone else. From intern to director at my company. Last year grinding on low budget jobs giving big budget results. This year she’s directed @champagnepapi God’s Plan & the new single Nice For What. When work ethic is matched by talent. Big up the team @popp_rok for pulling this wide ranging job off. Here’s some bts footage for all y’all ?? (feel like a Dad video taping his daughter at a recital when ever I come to set)

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“@karenaevans started as an intern,” Director X wrote. “She stayed longer worked harder than everyone else. From intern to director at my company. Last year grinding on low budget jobs giving big budget results. This year she’s directed @champagnepapi God’s Plan & the new single Nice For What. When work ethic is matched by talent. Big up the team @popp_rok for pulling this wide ranging job off.

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