Gerry Erasme (Nike) spotted Jason ‘Mess’ Wallace and invited him to the Cipriani dunk contest, leading to the People’s Jam during NBA All-Star weekend.
Category: Q & A
Shaquille O’Neal’s Father Gave Him One Rule at 12 — Here’s What It Was
Shaquille O’Neal shares the life-changing advice his father gave him at 12 years old
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Attika J. Torrence: How Spike Lee Inspired a Generation of Brooklyn Filmmakers 🎬
From watching Spike Lee shut down Broadway for Brooklyn and Malcolm X, to learning under the legendary Larry Banks at LIU, Attika J. Torrence explains why he had to master every craft—writing, directing, and acting—to get his voice heard
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Melba Moore Reveals the Real Cost of Being ‘The First’ on Broadway
BIG CED sits down with a true legend, Melba Moore, to discuss her groundbreaking career
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Rachel Noerdlinger on Making Big Platforms Accessible to Communities That Need Them Most
We go behind the scenes with longtime strategist Rachel Noerdlinger, who has worked with Rev. Al Sharpton and the National Action Network since 1998
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Jason ‘Mess’ Wallace: The Intersection of Hip-Hop and Hoops in NYC
We get the story behind Jason ‘Mess’ Wallace’s nickname, “The Messenger,” talk about loading rosters with talent all over the Bronx and Harlem, and break down how we used to juggle three games in one day like it was nothing.
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How to Build Something That Doesn’t Depend on Algorithms: Email Marketing
Molaundo Jones breaks down why email marketing still dominates, despite everyone depending on algorithms
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Aria Wright: How She Balances Motherhood
Aria Wright opens up to The Industry Cosign’s BIG CED about the importance of a strong support system, the evolving relationship with her son, and the unexpected ways our children absorb our influence
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From Print to Pixels: Ken Gibbs Jr. on the Evolution of Digital Media
From Print to Pixels: Ken Gibbs Jr. dives into the early days of the digital landscape and how it evolved alongside the business of hip-hop.
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35 Years: Rachel Noerdlinger on Crisis PR, Health Equity: My Friends Are Better Than Yours
Rachel Noerdlinger opens up about her extraordinary career, her personal journey, and why she runs toward crisis when everyone else runs away.
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Hip-Hop Has Turned Political: Shyne, DoItAll, Mysonne Explain Why
Hip-Hop Has Turned Political and we asked three rappers why
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T‑Money: Long Island Legends, Yo! MTV Raps, & Hip‑Hop Careers| My Friends Are Better Than Yours
T‑Money speaks on the evolution of the culture, the transition from local tapes to global domination, and the obstacles Black creators still face today
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The Wealth Playbook: Navigating Wall Street with Terron Tidwell: My Friends Are Better Than Yours
In this episode of “My Friends Are Better Than Yours,” we sit down with Terron Tidwell, a seasoned Wealth Manager at Hudson Point Capital with 17 years of experience.
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Dr. J, George Karl, and Bob Costas: The Fight for the Soul of Basketball: Soul Power
The world premiere screening of Prime Video’s Soul Power: The Legend of the American Basketball Association took place at the Regal Union Square in New York Cit
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Q Parker Discusses AI in Music: Can Machines Ever Capture the Soul of an Artist?
Q Parker explores both the opportunities and concerns surrounding AI in music creation
