Anderson .Paak

Anderson .Paak Directs K-POPS!, A K-pop Love Tale Rooted in Black Music's Influence

Anderson .Paak directs the film K-POPS!, exploring a love story within a K-pop competition. It emphasizes the blend of Black and Korean cultures, which is rare in Hollywood.

Paak stresses understanding K-pop's roots in Black music to appreciate the genre. He believes research is crucial for respectful engagement, preventing cultural appropriation.

Inspired by his familial connections to Korean culture, he aims to foster projects celebrating Black and Asian cultures. Released in AMC theaters, the film includes cameos from notable figures in the K-pop realm.

Anderson .Paak enters K-pop chaos, directs himself as a dad with baggage

Anderson .Paak steps behind the camera—and in front of it—for his directorial debut, K-POPS!, set to arrive exclusively in AMC theaters on Feb. 27. He plays BJ, a washed-up musician clawing for redemption via a K-pop competition show's house band.

The narrative twists when BJ discovers both a former flame and an estranged son competing for stardom. Cameos include Diplo, Jaden Smith, SEVENTEEN’s Vernon, and streamer Speed, with .Paak’s real-life son, Soul Rasheed, portraying his onscreen child.

Anderson .Paak trades beats for cleats with Oxnard soccer kit drop and fest

Anderson .Paak partners with GOAL Projects to launch a limited-edition soccer kit benefitting Oxnard Eagles, a girls' youth team founded by farmworker Victor Garcia. Proceeds support both the team and .Paak's Brandon Anderson Foundation.

Linking music and sport, .Paak fuses local pride with global culture, stating it’s “bigger than sport.” The collection drops online and at the .Paak House Festival on Oct. 11, promising jerseys, live sets, and a nod to his Oxnard roots.