The Birthday Party
Brandon Cruz: “I couldn’t have been happier to put this piece together. Here is my present to you, my friend. Much love, brotha!” July 10th, 2010
The music featured is Jon Brion’s “Theme” from the Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind soundtrack and appearances include Victor Rasuk, Naturi Naughton, Mateo and many more.
The photos below are courtesy of Brian McGee and Kevin Boston.
The night started with a private party by the pool
Mateo, Adar Wellington, Erika Hamilton and Quddus
Victor Rasuk and Quddus
Toasting to 30 years of life for Quddus
Hill Harper, Quddus and Naturi Naughton
Thanks to Drai’s for the fancy dancers
The party got all the way turned up once we took it from poolside to our tables inside
Arissa Hill
Ibn Jasper and Quddus
Naturi Naughton
The birthday boy feeling good
DJ Eque, Melody Ehsani and Grasie Mercedes
California Swag District and their surprise performance of ‘Teach Me How To Dougie’
Michael Bruno from Honor Society and Breegan Heuer
The cake arriving in style
No matter how old we get sparklers on cake are still cool
The end.
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i didnt make the directors cut. i thought mateo was me for a second, but he wasnt. i swear i was there, and had a good (great) time…
yo Q,
i was sending you love from Cedars Sinai Emergency room – sorry i couldn’t make it but you are definitely lookin’ fine.
happy 30th
here’s to the next 30…!
xx
jb
You know, Ive bumped into you a few times in LA (admittedly star struck the first time) YOU sir, are a big part of the reason I went in to journalism. Ive wanted to be as relateable, informed and charming as you have been from the beginning and I am happy to say you’ve inspired me…you’ve taken a gig and turned it into a lifetime career filled with fun, breaking news, philanthropy and unforgettable moments. Thanks for being you, and happy happy birthday Q!
Lauren Turner (friend of lamorne):)
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Happy Birthday Quddus’!
Next year I expect an invite! : )
Sincerity, in spades.
Keep doin what you do!
HBD,
-Gardner