Dear Malcolm Mays The Great, You, sir, are such a phenomenal BLACK MAN! I’m honored to witness your brilliance x your protection, not just for those you love but for those who can’t defend themselves. This year has been a culmination of your hard work, your genius x God. BLACK BOY JOY should be protected, respected x encouraged! In every room with or without you, know I intend to do just that. Malcolm, for all the times you felt unsupported, I apologize on behalf of those too coward to publicly stand by you or admit to their wrongdoings. Society claps briefly when black men win, they crucify to no end when black mens flaws get the better of them, yet their is silence the loudest when black men are thriving x shining but to no fault of their own get accused/mistaken for wrongdoing. Instead of an explanation x apology, black men are isolated x exiled when they should be comforted x loved on. June is Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month. I challenge us as a society to do better. Because the mere act of pretending men are in the wrong during the times that they are not x the accusatory culture that has gone on for far too long x too loud, is a recipe for delusion. S/O to the men that remain strong despite the attacks. Continue to beat the odds. S/O to the men that persevere through the disgusting x unfair labels placed on them, which they have not earned. May God x the Ancestors shield you from the lies, the judgment x the weapons formed against you. God is within you black man, you will not fail! I love you with every breath in my body. Love x Light, Gail Bean ‘Big Bean’ 🗣THE BIGGEST 💄 @camaraaunique 💇🏾♀️ @kaorinikstudios STYLIST @apuje 👗 @ritavinieris 📸 @whoelsebutgiles @thehbuc
Dear Malcolm Mays The Great, You, sir, are such a phenomenal BLACK MAN! I’m honored to witness your brilliance x your protection, not just for those you love but for those who can’t defend themselves. This year has been a culmination of your hard work, your genius x God. BLACK BOY JOY should be protected, respected x encouraged! In every room with or without you, know I intend to do just that. Malcolm, for all the times you felt unsupported, I apologize on behalf of those too coward to publicly stand by you or admit to their wrongdoings. Society claps briefly when black men win, they crucify to no end when black mens flaws get the better of them, yet their is silence the loudest when black men are thriving x shining but to no fault of their own get accused/mistaken for wrongdoing. Instead of an explanation x apology, black men are isolated x exiled when they should be comforted x loved on. June is Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month. I challenge us as a society to do better. Because the mere act of pretending men are in the wrong during the times that they are not x the accusatory culture that has gone on for far too long x too loud, is a recipe for delusion. S/O to the men that remain strong despite the attacks. Continue to beat the odds. S/O to the men that persevere through the disgusting x unfair labels placed on them, which they have not earned. May God x the Ancestors shield you from the lies, the judgment x the weapons formed against you. God is within you black man, you will not fail! I love you with every breath in my body. Love x Light, Gail Bean ‘Big Bean’ 🗣THE BIGGEST 💄 @camaraaunique 💇🏾♀️ @kaorinikstudios STYLIST @apuje 👗 @ritavinieris 📸 @whoelsebutgiles @thehbuc
Dear Malcolm Mays The Great, You, sir, are such a phenomenal BLACK MAN! I’m honored to witness your brilliance x your protection, not just for those you love but for those who can’t defend themselves. This year has been a culmination of your hard work, your genius x God. BLACK BOY JOY should be protected, respected x encouraged! In every room with or without you, know I intend to do just that. Malcolm, for all the times you felt unsupported, I apologize on behalf of those too coward to publicly stand by you or admit to their wrongdoings. Society claps briefly when black men win, they crucify to no end when black mens flaws get the better of them, yet their is silence the loudest when black men are thriving x shining but to no fault of their own get accused/mistaken for wrongdoing. Instead of an explanation x apology, black men are isolated x exiled when they should be comforted x loved on. June is Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month. I challenge us as a society to do better. Because the mere act of pretending men are in the wrong during the times that they are not x the accusatory culture that has gone on for far too long x too loud, is a recipe for delusion. S/O to the men that remain strong despite the attacks. Continue to beat the odds. S/O to the men that persevere through the disgusting x unfair labels placed on them, which they have not earned. May God x the Ancestors shield you from the lies, the judgment x the weapons formed against you. God is within you black man, you will not fail! I love you with every breath in my body. Love x Light, Gail Bean ‘Big Bean’ 🗣THE BIGGEST 💄 @camaraaunique 💇🏾♀️ @kaorinikstudios STYLIST @apuje 👗 @ritavinieris 📸 @whoelsebutgiles @thehbuc
Dear Malcolm Mays The Great, You, sir, are such a phenomenal BLACK MAN! I’m honored to witness your brilliance x your protection, not just for those you love but for those who can’t defend themselves. This year has been a culmination of your hard work, your genius x God. BLACK BOY JOY should be protected, respected x encouraged! In every room with or without you, know I intend to do just that. Malcolm, for all the times you felt unsupported, I apologize on behalf of those too coward to publicly stand by you or admit to their wrongdoings. Society claps briefly when black men win, they crucify to no end when black mens flaws get the better of them, yet their is silence the loudest when black men are thriving x shining but to no fault of their own get accused/mistaken for wrongdoing. Instead of an explanation x apology, black men are isolated x exiled when they should be comforted x loved on. June is Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month. I challenge us as a society to do better. Because the mere act of pretending men are in the wrong during the times that they are not x the accusatory culture that has gone on for far too long x too loud, is a recipe for delusion. S/O to the men that remain strong despite the attacks. Continue to beat the odds. S/O to the men that persevere through the disgusting x unfair labels placed on them, which they have not earned. May God x the Ancestors shield you from the lies, the judgment x the weapons formed against you. God is within you black man, you will not fail! I love you with every breath in my body. Love x Light, Gail Bean ‘Big Bean’ 🗣THE BIGGEST 💄 @camaraaunique 💇🏾♀️ @kaorinikstudios STYLIST @apuje 👗 @ritavinieris 📸 @whoelsebutgiles @thehbuc
Dear Malcolm Mays The Great, You, sir, are such a phenomenal BLACK MAN! I’m honored to witness your brilliance x your protection, not just for those you love but for those who can’t defend themselves. This year has been a culmination of your hard work, your genius x God. BLACK BOY JOY should be protected, respected x encouraged! In every room with or without you, know I intend to do just that. Malcolm, for all the times you felt unsupported, I apologize on behalf of those too coward to publicly stand by you or admit to their wrongdoings. Society claps briefly when black men win, they crucify to no end when black mens flaws get the better of them, yet their is silence the loudest when black men are thriving x shining but to no fault of their own get accused/mistaken for wrongdoing. Instead of an explanation x apology, black men are isolated x exiled when they should be comforted x loved on. June is Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month. I challenge us as a society to do better. Because the mere act of pretending men are in the wrong during the times that they are not x the accusatory culture that has gone on for far too long x too loud, is a recipe for delusion. S/O to the men that remain strong despite the attacks. Continue to beat the odds. S/O to the men that persevere through the disgusting x unfair labels placed on them, which they have not earned. May God x the Ancestors shield you from the lies, the judgment x the weapons formed against you. God is within you black man, you will not fail! I love you with every breath in my body. Love x Light, Gail Bean ‘Big Bean’ 🗣THE BIGGEST 💄 @camaraaunique 💇🏾♀️ @kaorinikstudios STYLIST @apuje 👗 @ritavinieris 📸 @whoelsebutgiles @thehbuc
Dear Malcolm Mays The Great, You, sir, are such a phenomenal BLACK MAN! I’m honored to witness your brilliance x your protection, not just for those you love but for those who can’t defend themselves. This year has been a culmination of your hard work, your genius x God. BLACK BOY JOY should be protected, respected x encouraged! In every room with or without you, know I intend to do just that. Malcolm, for all the times you felt unsupported, I apologize on behalf of those too coward to publicly stand by you or admit to their wrongdoings. Society claps briefly when black men win, they crucify to no end when black mens flaws get the better of them, yet their is silence the loudest when black men are thriving x shining but to no fault of their own get accused/mistaken for wrongdoing. Instead of an explanation x apology, black men are isolated x exiled when they should be comforted x loved on. June is Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month. I challenge us as a society to do better. Because the mere act of pretending men are in the wrong during the times that they are not x the accusatory culture that has gone on for far too long x too loud, is a recipe for delusion. S/O to the men that remain strong despite the attacks. Continue to beat the odds. S/O to the men that persevere through the disgusting x unfair labels placed on them, which they have not earned. May God x the Ancestors shield you from the lies, the judgment x the weapons formed against you. God is within you black man, you will not fail! I love you with every breath in my body. Love x Light, Gail Bean ‘Big Bean’ 🗣THE BIGGEST 💄 @camaraaunique 💇🏾♀️ @kaorinikstudios STYLIST @apuje 👗 @ritavinieris 📸 @whoelsebutgiles @thehbuc
Dear Malcolm Mays The Great, You, sir, are such a phenomenal BLACK MAN! I’m honored to witness your brilliance x your protection, not just for those you love but for those who can’t defend themselves. This year has been a culmination of your hard work, your genius x God. BLACK BOY JOY should be protected, respected x encouraged! In every room with or without you, know I intend to do just that. Malcolm, for all the times you felt unsupported, I apologize on behalf of those too coward to publicly stand by you or admit to their wrongdoings. Society claps briefly when black men win, they crucify to no end when black mens flaws get the better of them, yet their is silence the loudest when black men are thriving x shining but to no fault of their own get accused/mistaken for wrongdoing. Instead of an explanation x apology, black men are isolated x exiled when they should be comforted x loved on. June is Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month. I challenge us as a society to do better. Because the mere act of pretending men are in the wrong during the times that they are not x the accusatory culture that has gone on for far too long x too loud, is a recipe for delusion. S/O to the men that remain strong despite the attacks. Continue to beat the odds. S/O to the men that persevere through the disgusting x unfair labels placed on them, which they have not earned. May God x the Ancestors shield you from the lies, the judgment x the weapons formed against you. God is within you black man, you will not fail! I love you with every breath in my body. Love x Light, Gail Bean ‘Big Bean’ 🗣THE BIGGEST 💄 @camaraaunique 💇🏾♀️ @kaorinikstudios STYLIST @apuje 👗 @ritavinieris 📸 @whoelsebutgiles @thehbuc
🗣Don’t gotta edit, check the Getty! . . Quick story: CIRCA 2017, I did a photoshoot. The (paid in full) photographer never edited the pictures x stopped replying to my publicist. RAW IMAGES 8years later🤷🏾♀️I’m still grateful. More unedited photos to come! . . STYLIST @jenniferudechukwu 👗 @annakikiofficial 💇🏾♀️ @kaorinikstudios 💄 @bobbierileybeauty 📷 *REDACTED* . . LESSON: “Some things are great just the way they are, don’t let it take you 8years to see that!”
🗣Don’t gotta edit, check the Getty! . . Quick story: CIRCA 2017, I did a photoshoot. The (paid in full) photographer never edited the pictures x stopped replying to my publicist. RAW IMAGES 8years later🤷🏾♀️I’m still grateful. More unedited photos to come! . . STYLIST @jenniferudechukwu 👗 @annakikiofficial 💇🏾♀️ @kaorinikstudios 💄 @bobbierileybeauty 📷 *REDACTED* . . LESSON: “Some things are great just the way they are, don’t let it take you 8years to see that!”
🗣Don’t gotta edit, check the Getty! . . Quick story: CIRCA 2017, I did a photoshoot. The (paid in full) photographer never edited the pictures x stopped replying to my publicist. RAW IMAGES 8years later🤷🏾♀️I’m still grateful. More unedited photos to come! . . STYLIST @jenniferudechukwu 👗 @annakikiofficial 💇🏾♀️ @kaorinikstudios 💄 @bobbierileybeauty 📷 *REDACTED* . . LESSON: “Some things are great just the way they are, don’t let it take you 8years to see that!”
🗣Don’t gotta edit, check the Getty! . . Quick story: CIRCA 2017, I did a photoshoot. The (paid in full) photographer never edited the pictures x stopped replying to my publicist. RAW IMAGES 8years later🤷🏾♀️I’m still grateful. More unedited photos to come! . . STYLIST @jenniferudechukwu 👗 @annakikiofficial 💇🏾♀️ @kaorinikstudios 💄 @bobbierileybeauty 📷 *REDACTED* . . LESSON: “Some things are great just the way they are, don’t let it take you 8years to see that!”
🗣Don’t gotta edit, check the Getty! . . Quick story: CIRCA 2017, I did a photoshoot. The (paid in full) photographer never edited the pictures x stopped replying to my publicist. RAW IMAGES 8years later🤷🏾♀️I’m still grateful. More unedited photos to come! . . STYLIST @jenniferudechukwu 👗 @annakikiofficial 💇🏾♀️ @kaorinikstudios 💄 @bobbierileybeauty 📷 *REDACTED* . . LESSON: “Some things are great just the way they are, don’t let it take you 8years to see that!”
🗣Don’t gotta edit, check the Getty! . . Quick story: CIRCA 2017, I did a photoshoot. The (paid in full) photographer never edited the pictures x stopped replying to my publicist. RAW IMAGES 8years later🤷🏾♀️I’m still grateful. More unedited photos to come! . . STYLIST @jenniferudechukwu 👗 @annakikiofficial 💇🏾♀️ @kaorinikstudios 💄 @bobbierileybeauty 📷 *REDACTED* . . LESSON: “Some things are great just the way they are, don’t let it take you 8years to see that!”
🗣Don’t gotta edit, check the Getty! . . Quick story: CIRCA 2017, I did a photoshoot. The (paid in full) photographer never edited the pictures x stopped replying to my publicist. RAW IMAGES 8years later🤷🏾♀️I’m still grateful. More unedited photos to come! . . STYLIST @jenniferudechukwu 👗 @annakikiofficial 💇🏾♀️ @kaorinikstudios 💄 @bobbierileybeauty 📷 *REDACTED* . . LESSON: “Some things are great just the way they are, don’t let it take you 8years to see that!”
🗣Don’t gotta edit, check the Getty! . . Quick story: CIRCA 2017, I did a photoshoot. The (paid in full) photographer never edited the pictures x stopped replying to my publicist. RAW IMAGES 8years later🤷🏾♀️I’m still grateful. More unedited photos to come! . . STYLIST @jenniferudechukwu 👗 @annakikiofficial 💇🏾♀️ @kaorinikstudios 💄 @bobbierileybeauty 📷 *REDACTED* . . LESSON: “Some things are great just the way they are, don’t let it take you 8years to see that!”
Pulled up from the Pynk just to invite yall to REVOLT WORLD in ATLANTA Sept. 20-22nd! 🚀🌎 I’m answering all questions x taking pictures (No Chris Breezy!) . What: REVOLT WORLD THE BIGGEST CULTURAL EVENT OF THE YEAR. Your FAVORITE REVOLT SHOWS, LIVE PERFORMANCES, CONVERSATIONS and more. . WHO: The crazy lineup consists of — Caresha Please, Offset, Ari Fletcher, Cash Cobain, Key Glock, Rob 49, Mariah The Scientist, 42 Dugg . HOW MUCH👀: GA Tickets are FREE so make sure you pull up on me! . Go to REVOLTWORLD.COM to see the full lineup and get your FREE General Admission tickets today. #RW24 #CreateTheFuture #Revolt #REVOLTWORLD #Atlanta 📸 @leecoleman_kaecole #PVALLEY framily🤞🏾
The Piano Lesson in theaters this NOVEMBER 🎹 . 📍 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) Stylist @apuje 👗 @gretaconstantine 👂🏾💎 @deandavidson 💍 @davidyurman 💄 @jlamarbeauty 👠 @charleskeithofficial 💇🏾♀️ @iamkasirene . This film is a representation of love! Love for family. Love for self. Love for what could be x what has been. Love for the Ancestors. Love for life. Love for ART. The lineage/bloodline in which this story flows from, to x through couldn’t have been better selected. Thank you August Wilson Thank you Washington family Thank you Mary Vernieu Thank you Danielle Deadwyler Thank you Netflix Thank you God Thank you Ancestors
The Piano Lesson in theaters this NOVEMBER 🎹 . 📍 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) Stylist @apuje 👗 @gretaconstantine 👂🏾💎 @deandavidson 💍 @davidyurman 💄 @jlamarbeauty 👠 @charleskeithofficial 💇🏾♀️ @iamkasirene . This film is a representation of love! Love for family. Love for self. Love for what could be x what has been. Love for the Ancestors. Love for life. Love for ART. The lineage/bloodline in which this story flows from, to x through couldn’t have been better selected. Thank you August Wilson Thank you Washington family Thank you Mary Vernieu Thank you Danielle Deadwyler Thank you Netflix Thank you God Thank you Ancestors
The Piano Lesson in theaters this NOVEMBER 🎹 . 📍 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) Stylist @apuje 👗 @gretaconstantine 👂🏾💎 @deandavidson 💍 @davidyurman 💄 @jlamarbeauty 👠 @charleskeithofficial 💇🏾♀️ @iamkasirene . This film is a representation of love! Love for family. Love for self. Love for what could be x what has been. Love for the Ancestors. Love for life. Love for ART. The lineage/bloodline in which this story flows from, to x through couldn’t have been better selected. Thank you August Wilson Thank you Washington family Thank you Mary Vernieu Thank you Danielle Deadwyler Thank you Netflix Thank you God Thank you Ancestors
The Piano Lesson in theaters this NOVEMBER 🎹 . 📍 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) Stylist @apuje 👗 @gretaconstantine 👂🏾💎 @deandavidson 💍 @davidyurman 💄 @jlamarbeauty 👠 @charleskeithofficial 💇🏾♀️ @iamkasirene . This film is a representation of love! Love for family. Love for self. Love for what could be x what has been. Love for the Ancestors. Love for life. Love for ART. The lineage/bloodline in which this story flows from, to x through couldn’t have been better selected. Thank you August Wilson Thank you Washington family Thank you Mary Vernieu Thank you Danielle Deadwyler Thank you Netflix Thank you God Thank you Ancestors
Very excited to announce @dreamabovetheinfluence has partnered with @jdsportsus @finishlineyf to empower our youth through resources, mentorship x exposure. The support of JD Finish Line Foundation will have a priceless impact on the kids and their families. Honorable mention to JD’s own, India Crawford, our 2024 DREAM MAKER OF THE YEAR! Thank you x Tia both for working tirelessly on securing this partnership. Our Dream Above The Influence team looks forward to creating opportunities and enriching life within our community TOGETHER! 📸 @whoelsebutgiles @thehbuc 📍 @jdsports Cumberland Mall 💪🏾 @teante23 @donthatetrav @gail__bean 🧥 @humblebeginningsusa . #giveback #JDs #jdsports #finishline #jdsportsus #jdfinishline #dreamabovetheinfluence #community #youth #fnlfam #flyf #fundraising
GOD x The Ancestors said, 🗣”Be fruitful”! . Forever grateful to @@rodfather_productions @rod.mcclure @arieljuliahairston x @the_josh_district who welcomed me onboard as EP x Producer. My TRUST attorney @askattorneyali always goes above x beyond the scope of her duties to connect me to the right ppl. The introduction to our phenomenal writer/director Ariel was kismet! . Ariel, thank you for being fearless. Observing you in your director’s hat is invigorating. You lead! Everyday with God, love, talent, confidence, but most importantly, a team of strong supporters with one common goal, to make the best psychological thriller of 2024. I wouldn’t change a thing. . To the crew, cast x our families/friends that supported us during these 12hour back to back days, if I had a thousand tongues, I couldn’t thank you enough. You are essential x this film is as much ours as it is yours! . To @mackwilds x @joybrunson my brother x sis, I am forever indebted to yall for trusting my word x showing up n showing out. Jesus, yall are such great artists x I’ve always wanted to work with you both. Yall exceeded expectations. I can’t wait for the audience to witness your freaking brilliance. To @michaeloloyede_ I was introduced to you from my Broadway theater seat watching you BODY @jajasafricanhairbraiding in NY. Right then x there, I whispered, “ima work with him one day”. God x the Ancestors expedited that prayer. You left me jaw dropped. To @iamchristiepistol sis, may you work forever. You’re beautiful inside x out. Your ability to step into any character x effortlessly become that person is truly rare. To @tayediggsinsta I got to act across from Taye Diggs😱that was everything. You’re a blast. To Carla, sis or shud I mom, you’re so giving. Thank you! . Most importantly to my family x friends thank you for supporting in every way, yall made this the best set ever!🫶🏾♥️UNFORGETTABLE visits @father_of_04 @kandishadowz45 @habeshainc @mustang_reet @_jewelle_ @theparisexperience @imalcolmmays @silentdale @donthatetrav @calebseales @whoelsebutgiles @iyaenzinur for pulling up x pouring love into me x the film.
Guess who’ll be at Invest Fest 2024? 🙋🏾♀️BIG BEAN at the Georgia World Congress Center! Invest Fest is back for year 4! – Join us in the city August 23-25 for the world’s biggest business festival. This year’s impact will be BIGGER than ever, with more information and more instruction! @investfestival business, culture, investing, x entertainment! – See you in Atlanta! Visit the link in @investfestival bio to purchase your tickets now!
“Many are called, few will answer.” 📍ALL OF MY LOVE SCHOLARSHIP DINNER 2024 . We awarded 22 graduating seniors each with a scholarship in the amount of $1,913. JD’s Finish Line added a care package that included a $150 gift card x Fred Hicks topped it off with Amazon gift cards for each recipient! 📸 @whoelsebutgiles @thehbuc 💄 @jlamarbeauty 💇🏾♀️ @iamkasirene . @dreamabovetheinfluence received very compelling submissions for our annual AOML Scholarship! It was difficult but we narrowed it down to 22 exceptionally gifted scholars. May this seed into your future be one of many. Thank you to everyone who continues to help me see this through year after year. To DREAM ABOVE THE INFLUENCE creative director x my bestfriend @teante23, this wouldn’t have been possible without you. I appreciate you x @donthatetrav for listening to my eccentric dreams x always game planning with me to execute in the most beautiful way. To the scholarship committee, you all are rockstars beyond. There’s not enough Starbucks gift card, spa retreats, thank you’s or hugs to repay you. @hicksreport your generosity to the students was a huge surprise x I believe I b speak on behalf of us all saying thank you times a million. To @finishlineyf @jdsportsus @jdsports words can’t express how important it is for you to be our first official partner on this lifelong journey to empower the youth! It was our pleasure to recognize India Crawford as our 2024 Dream Maker of the Year! . To the students x parents, this is only the beginning! Continue to Dream.Believe.Do🫶🏾✊🏾👑
