Black Excellence Ciara Robinson: Empowering Plus-Women Through Her Business - Divine Kurves n this exclusive interview, Ciara Robinson, founder of Divine Kurves, opens up about her journey creating stylish, confidence-boosting fashion for plus-size women. From overcoming early setbacks to building a brand that resonates with women everywhere, Ciara shares her vision, challenges, and the inspiration behind her growing business. What inspired you By King O’muni Lens • 3 min read
HIP HOP Bigg Baggz: From the Brickyard Streets to Hip-Hop’s Main Stage Some artists rap because it’s trendy. Others rap because it’s their truth. For Bigg Baggz, hip-hop has always been more than music — it’s survival, therapy, and a platform to turn struggle into power. From DJing parties as a teenager in Brickyard, North Carolina, to earning respect in By King O’muni Lens • 3 min read
Gospel Exclusive Interview: New Vision, New Name, & An Amazing Purpose – Meet Your New Favorite Artist, ETANO Some artists find music—others are chosen by it. For ETANO, the journey started young, writing verses in middle school, freestyling with friends, and eventually realizing his words carried weight far beyond the page. Today, the Christian artist is carving out a lane that blends raw life experience, bold lyricism, By King O’muni Lens • 3 min read
Music Alexus Briá Brings Southern Soul Vibes with New Single “Trail Ride” Alexus Briá has been steadily carving her name into the independent music scene, and with her new single “Trail Ride”, she’s proving once again why she’s an artist to watch. Known for her storytelling and ability to connect with listeners on a personal level, Briá delivers a song By King O’muni Lens • 2 min read
HIP HOP Foxx1hunna: Calculated Moves, New Directions, and Staying Ahead of the Trends Foxx1hunna is carving out his space in hip-hop with a vision that’s as deliberate as it is authentic. Coming out of a love for music that has been with him since high school, Foxx1hunna began dabbling with rap early on, but it wasn’t until 2018 that he decided By King O’muni Lens • 4 min read
HIP HOP Zy’Reque: Rising Star Blending Hip-Hop, R&B, and Authentic Storytelling In an industry overflowing with talent, few artists manage to stand out with both authenticity and versatility. Zy’Reque, an electrifying entertainer from Bowman, South Carolina, is doing just that—carving her own lane in hip-hop and R&B with a sound that’s fearless, genre-bending, and rooted in By King O’muni Lens • 2 min read
Music Weirdo Gang Set To Drop Their New Album "Gang Related" August 25th What started as a clothing brand has transformed into a full-blown cultural force. Weirdo Gang — a powerhouse trio made up of Fliparachee, Ayara Senoj, and Tk The Grate — is redefining what it means to blend style, music, and purpose. Their mission? To spread love, positivity, and unapologetic authenticity in a By King O’muni Lens • 3 min read
Black Excellence Ann Watson Is Proof That Purpose Never Retires: Educator, Entrepreneur, and Champion of Second Chances Ann Watson’s journey is a masterclass in purposeful living. A lifelong educator, entrepreneur, nonprofit founder, and matriarch, she continues to show the world that purpose doesn’t pause — it evolves. Known across Columbia, South Carolina, as a woman of unwavering conviction and compassion, Watson has dedicated decades to uplifting By King O’muni Lens • 2 min read
Music Billboard Producer Duke Williams & Joe Lewis Drive Success With One9 Music When it comes to building a legacy in music, few partnerships are hitting the ground harder than Duke Williams and Joe Lewis — the powerhouse minds behind One9 Music. With a deep background in production, business, and artist development, these two visionaries are carving a lane that blends industry experience with By King O’muni Lens • 3 min read
Gospel Faith, Music, and Wings: The Tramaine Long Story From church child to chart success, gospel artist Tramaine Long is redefining what it means to blend rhythm with righteousness When Tramaine Long first stepped up to a microphone in his home church at age 5, little did anyone know they were witnessing the beginning of what would become one By King O’muni Lens • 4 min read
Music King Jay Da Blountman: The Genre-Bending Maverick Taking Over from St. Augustine to the Mainstream In a music world crowded with copycats, King Jay Da Blountman stands out by refusing to play by the rules. Straight out of St. Augustine, Florida, he’s not just another rapper — he’s an innovator, a disruptor, and a full-blown entertainment brand in motion. With over 300,000 global By King O’muni Lens • 2 min read
Music HyDro tha Xlushie K.i.D Is Rewriting the Rules with His Slum Punk Sound kingHyDro tha Xlushie K.i.D isn’t just making noise — he’s creating an earthquake across genres. Hailing from the Carolinas and repping the Nation N9ne Music Collective, HyDro is turning heads with his self-forged genre, Slum Punk — a chaotic yet intentional blend of Boom Bap Hip-Hop, heavy metal, By King O’muni Lens • 1 min read
