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Green Bay Packer Clay Matthews on His Pitch Perfect 2 Cameo: ‘Ripping Off My Sleeves Was My Idea’

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If you saw Pitch Perfect 2 this weekend, we know you’re probably still singing Beca’s “Cups,” setting new relationship goals thanks to Fat Amy’s and Bumper’s adorable love story and still blushing over the Green Bay Packers aca-amazing cameo. We caught up with one member of the “Bootylicious” A cappella group, linebacker Clay Matthews, to get the scoop on his “butt shaking” dancing, how he keeps his famous long hair healthy and his new gig as the face of Hugo Boss’s Success Behind the Game campaign. (Warning: The rest of this post contains spoilers.)

Clay Matthews -NFL- Hugo Boss shootCourtesy Hugo Boss

In Pitch Perfect 2, the Green Bay Packers take on the Barden Bellas at an A cappella sing-off, and get assigned Destiny’s Child’s “Bootylicious” to sing and dance to. “When we got there we realized we had to learn some choreography,” Matthews tells PEOPLE. “We worked about a day or two, but as you can see it turned into a mess — just a lot of butt shaking. But I think it’s just so absurd that you have these huge guys really feeling themselves to this song, so I think any dance moves would have worked.”

He’s probably right because once the sleeves came off (see here), no one was really paying attention to his moves anymore. “Ripping off my sleeves was actually my idea,” he shares. “I said you know what would be awesome is if we could have two of the guys rip off these sleeves and flex for the camera. Elizabeth [Banks, the director] gave us the OK and fortunately through the magic of cinema they were able to make it happen. I think everyone got a good laugh out of it.”

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Clay Matthews -NFL- Hugo Boss shootCourtesy Hugo Boss

Another thing we couldn’t take our eyes off of, was his immaculate man bun (sorry Harry Styles, but it even rivals yours). “I think that’s just how it is,” he says when asked how he gets his hair so shiny. “I decided to grow my hair out during college and it’s kind of stuck ever since. Even when I thought about cutting it or trimming it, common sense kicks in and I don’t think the fans would recognize me; people wouldn’t know who I am. It would almost be like Santa Claus losing his powers.”

Clay Matthews -NFL- Hugo Boss shootCourtesy Hugo Boss

With all of the cameos he’s making (he’ll also be in the new Entourage movie) he somehow made time to become the new face of Hugo Boss’s ‘Success Behind the Game’ cologne. He follows predecessors and fellow athletesVictor Cruz and DeMarcus Ware as the face of the company, which he says is “awesome.”

“We’re all very good in our own right with respect to the sport, and also within our communities and the charity work we’re involved with,” he says. “It’s fun to get dressed up and show a different side of us, as opposed to the kind of brute physical strength that you see on the field.”

To him Boss cologne represents a “masculine scent” and one that “exudes success.” “It’s exactly what you want,” he shares. “You don’t want something that smells feminine or is overpowering. This is the type of cologne that makes you feel good about yourself when you put it on.”

And if you’re wondering if more modeling, singing or acting is in the footballer’s future, he says he’d love to play small parts in his favorite shows like Game of Thrones or Silicon Valley. “Shoot yeah I’m available and I’m a big fan of the television and movie industries, so everyone knows where to find me. If they need a cameo or a bodyguard extra, just let me know.”

What did you think of Matthews’s cameo in Pitch Perfect 2? What movies do you hope to see him in next? Share your thoughts in the comments!

–Colleen Kratofil

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Derek2ILL Slays In “Magic Box” Ft. Biggz x Zero 610

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Derek2Ill is busting out the hinges of a “Magic Box.” The new single, presented by Digital Dynasty Music Group features Biggz and comes with production by Zero 610. Listeners will get minutes of in-your-face bars that will keep whack rappers on the sidelines. Classic cuts and scratches heighten the duo’s performance and message. Stream “Magic Box” and connect with the Bethlehem artist below.

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@RickRoss Disses Luxuriously In “Champagne Moments”

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Hip Hop beef may be back, but the antics are on another level. Rick Ross didn’t take Drake’s recent dis track Push-Ups lightly. Rozay immediately took to the studio to comeback at the ‘white boy’ with a dis of his own entitled Champagne Moments. The MMG CEO explains that he is on a different level of gangster and the Instagram antics can’t get him out of a luxurious seat in his private hanger. While exposing fandom audio, switchable accusations, and fake body parts, Rozay says this beef has to end face to face. Let us know your thoughts on the official video below. Stream your copy of the single here and follow Rick Ross on Instagram and Twitter

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Kazon’s ‘My Brother’: A Harmonious Tale of Redemption and Advocacy

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In the bustling streets of Southeast, Washington DC, rapper Kazon’s latest offering, “My Brother,” emerges as a symphony of redemption and advocacy, resonating with audiences far and wide.

Kazon’s path to musical stardom has been fraught with obstacles, from brushes with the law to a brush with death that left him scarred but unbroken. Through it all, he credits his resilience to the belief that every setback is an opportunity for growth.

With “My Brother,” Kazon takes on the role of a lyrical mentor, offering guidance and solace to Black youth grappling with violence and systemic oppression. Through heartfelt verses and melodic refrains, he shares his own journey of redemption, using his past mistakes as a catalyst for change.

At its core, “My Brother” is a call to action—a plea for unity, love, and advocacy within the Black community. Kazon’s harmonious tale serves as a reminder that through solidarity and advocacy, we can effect real change and pave the way for a brighter future.

As the final notes of “My Brother” fade into the ether, Kazon’s message lingers: every trial is a testament to our strength, and every mistake is a chance to do better. Through his music, he invites us to join him in a journey of redemption and advocacy—one that holds the promise of a more just and equitable world for all.

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