Fab Man Of The Week: Christian of Harlem Heights

Here at Allthatsfab.com we have been slacking bringing your Fab Men of the Week. But we are back and bringing you the best that NYC has to offer. This weeks Fab Man is none other than Christian of BET's Harlem Heights. ATF's own Ian Jarrell sat down chatted with the shows "playboy", and he opened up about his future, relationship style, and his rumored relationship with Brooke of Harlem Heights. You can read about this and much more after the jump...
Name: Christian Grant-Fields
Age: 27
Occupation: Lifestyle Editor @ Dime Magazine
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Ian Jarrell: So why did you decide to join the cast of Harlem Heights?
Christian Grant-Fields: I don’t really watch reality shows, because I never see anyone I could relate to. I wanted to be someone young black guys watching the show could relate to. I wanted viewers to see a young dude like myself doing something and handling business. The show was also a really good opportunity for me.
ATF: Were you hesitant about doing a show on BET? BET doesn’t have the best track record when it comes to programming or showcasing African Americans in the best light.
CG: BET has bad rap! They are really trying to go in a different direction. You don’t hear people talking about BET Honors. I was happy to be on BET in all honesty.
ATF: That is true you really don’t hear too much about their positive shows. Now what makes you different from the other cast members?
CG: What I have gone through makes me different and unique from the other cast members. Everyone has their own story. That is what makes the show so cool, because there is always someone you can relate to. I grew up in suburbs of New York, but went to school in Harlem, and then I went to college in Atlanta, so that gives me a different outlook on things.
ATF: How has life changed for you since Harlem Heights?
CG: It’s weird that people recognized me. I am still getting used to that. But I don’t think life has really changed at all.
ATF: So man how does it feel to see all that personal stuff on camera? A lot of people always say it didn’t happen the way it appeared on screen. Are you one of those people that blame it on the editing?
CG: Everything that happens on the show I did, so how could I be mad if it gets aired (laughs).
ATF: So now I recently read something Brooke wrote about the girls of the show not being shown in the best light. They show the girls of "Harlem Heights" arguing or just being catty and mean. But they guys are shown as role models; she blames it on what I call the Obama Effect. Black men aren’t going to be shown in a negative light, because our president is black. What is your view on all of this.

CG: Well I just think that the show started taping at that point in our lives. Who’s to say if they started taping right now you wouldn’t see drama involving the guys. The girls were going through stuff at the time, so that is what is being shown on television. We are all family at the end of the day. Family argues then they patch things up. That’s just the way things work sometimes.

ATF: Now you had to know this was coming, what is up with you and Miss.Brooke from Harlem Heights? The blogs are buzzing about you two. Our blog didn’t stay away from that topic either (laughs).
CG: Yeah I have been reading the blogs. Brooke and I are just really close friends. She is like my big homie, I confide in her and she confides in me. We hang out and play rock band, and go to the movies. People are going to talk though. But yeah Brooke and I are just very good friends.
ATF: What cast members on Harlem Heights are you closest to? But you can’t say Brooke!
CG: I am very close to Bridget, she is very good friend. She cares about the people in her life. I have always been able to talk to her, she gives really good advice. I am also close to Jason (Young Harlem), that’s my boy. I if I had to choose the people I am closest to I would have to choose Bridget and Pierre.
ATF: How did you end up at Dime Magazine?
CG: Well I played basket ball all my life. I wanted to do something with the NBA. So I interned at DIME, which later lead to me getting a position once the fashion editor left. It was really one of the best things that happened to me.

ATF: Why did you decide to work behind the scenes, instead of just playing Pro ball?
CG: I am a very good basket ball player, but that wasn’t the route I wanted to go down once I left Morehouse.
ATF: Fame or Success?
CG: I am going to have to choose success, because if you’re good at what you do fame will come.
ATF: Love or Money?
CG: Isn’t that the title of The-Dream’s new album (laughs)
ATF: Yeah I did get some inspiration for his album title (laughs)
CG: Well Love is very important! There are people out there with tons of money, but they are unhappy because they don’t have love in their lives.
ATF: This is one of those common questions all interviewers ask. So Christian, what is your 5 year plan?
CG: I plan to stick around the NBA, this is a business I have always loved and been around. I have always loved basketball so I will definitely stay in that realm. I would love to be an agent or something. I do love my job at DIME Magazine though.
ATF: Now a lot of females read our blog, and they would probably be interesting in knowing your relationship style. Are you the romantic type, or are you the player?
CG: To be honest I don’t have a style. I am really big on friendship with a lady. I like to just be able to chill and hang out with a girl. I want to feel that I can talk to her. Communication is key in any relationship I involve myself in. But overall I just want someone that I can talk to and just chill with. Maybe watch a game or something (laughs)
ATF: (Laughs) Well so you basically are hinting at something with Brooke, you guys are close friends. People are going to pretty much read into that and pull something out. It comes off as you guys are just DATING but there is no title.
CG: She and I are just close friends man, but yeah I know people are going to read into that.
ATF: Any Who (laughs), why do you let some of our female readers know what grabs your attention about a woman, and nothing shallow..
CG: Well everything starts out shallow. But a lot of things grab my attention about a woman. I am very big on toes, but it’s not a fetish or anything (laughs). I also pay attention to how they carry themselves. You also got to have a sense of humor, because I love making jokes. I tend to also watch a woman’s mannerisms, just like to see how they interact with people you know.
ATF: So my final question for you is why should our readers get into show Harlem Heights?
CG: You won’t find a crew that is doing their thing like we are in New York. We are all unique and individual. The show really shows a new group of black young people, that you won’t see anywhere else. Just watch the show and watch the fun ride.
ATF: Thank you so much for sitting down and talking with us man.
CG: No problem thanks for taking the time. And keep watching the show!

