Chauncey Way shares his journey from growing up in Chicago to entering the music industry
Category: Q & A
Chris Williams of Heart, Body & Soul on Community, Free Health Resources in NYC & Vitals & Vision
BIG CED sits down with Chris Williams of Heart, Body & Soul (HBS) for a real, necessary conversation about health, community, and access
Rachel Noerdlinger on Mental Health, Trauma & Addiction- A Personal Fight for Survival
Rachel Noerdlinger explains how trauma shaped her life’s work in advocacy and support for victims of tragedy
Why Most People Fail Financially: Chris Sain Explains
Chris Sain helps everyday people, athletes, artists, and celebrities invest and build wealth in the stock market
How a Pre-Med Yale Student Became a Hip-Hop Legend’s Lawyer
Bob Celestin is a first-generation Haitian-American New Yorker whose parents pushed education hard, setting him up to become a pre-med Yale student (1977–81)
Why Philadelphia’s Old School Rappers Deserve More Respect
Philadelphia native Nicole Duncan-Smith traces the roots of her city’s hip-hop scene through West Philly and the Hilltop Hustlers
Patti LaBelle Not Stopping Anytime Soon, Reveals Album On the Way
Patti LaBelle is preparing a new R&B album
The Creative Economy: Why Newark is America’s Most Vibrant Art City
Kim J. Ford emphasizes Newark’s recognition as one of America’s most vibrant arts cities
Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis vs. L.A. Reid & Babyface: Were They Really Rivals? #JimmyJam #Babyface
Jimmy Jam explains how fan magazines created perceived rivalries between successful production duos
Why the Howard University Connection in Entertainment Never Fades | Kamal Harris Speaks
Kamal Harris highlights the significance of the Howard University network, describing it as a close-knit community that spans various professions and regions
Hip-Hop 30 Years Later: Evolution or Decline? Tek (Smif-N-Wessun) Speaks
Smif-N-Wessun’s Tek reflects on hip-hop’s enduring, evolving culture over the past 30 years
From 5X to Fit at 55: DJ Chubby Chub on Food Addiction, Nightlife Habits & Why ‘We Gotta Do Better’
DJ Chubby Chub shares his own dramatic transformation: he once wore 5X sweaters and 52-inch pants and now fits into large shirts and 34–36 pants after starting his journey in his mid-50s
The Dark Side of AI: Are You Ready for the Shift? #AI #artificialintelligence
The dark side of AI is discussed between Mrs. Deveter Brown and BIG CED
The Force MDs on Their 40th Anniversary: Why They Are Still the Soundtrack to Our Lives
The Force MDs celebrated their 40th-anniversary show at Sony Hall in New York City on August 31, 2026
The Golden Era of Vibe: How We Built a Cultural Icon
Kim J. Ford, who got her start as an intern during VIBE magazine’s early days speaks about The Golden Era of Vibe