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Clifford Harris, known professionally as T.I. and Tip, is a award-winning rapper, actor, entrepreneur, family man, philanthropist, author, and activist.

Demond Price is professionally known as Conway the Machine, he is an American rapper.

Robert Barnett is professionally known T-Mo Goodie. He is a rapper and member of Southern hip hop quartet Goodie Mob.

Braelyn Simone is a singer and actress who released her debut EP, Lost Soul, in 2014.

Stephen A. Smith is a sports television personality, radio host, and journalist. He is a key figure on ESPN's "First Take," where his debates on sports topics have made him a household name. Smith began his career as a print journalist covering the Philadelphia 76ers, eventually transitioning to television and radio. He is also known for his appearances on various ESPN shows and his own radio show, "The Stephen A. Smith Show."

Jermaine Dupri Mauldin is a rapper, songwriter, record producer, and record executive.

Karlous Miller also known as Dirty Bacon, he is a comedian, actor and rapper who is best known for being one of the recurring cast members of the improv comedy show Wild 'N Out on MTV and MTV2, he also co-hosts the 85 South Show.

Ndaba Thembekile Zweliyajika Mandela is an author, mentor, spokesperson, entrepreneur, political consultant, and co-founder & chairman of the Mandela Institute for Humanity.

Ricky Donnell "Freeway Rick" Ross is an American author and convicted drug trafficker best known for the drug empire he established in Los Angeles, California, in the early to mid 1980s. He was sentenced to life in prison, though the sentence was shortened on appeal and Ross was released in 2009.

Jeff Clanagan is a film producer.

Gary L. Davis is a speaker, coach, creator & founder of the Next Level Boys Academy, executive director at Next Level Empowerment Center, Inc, and host of Next Level Radio Show.

Marquis King is known by his stage name Shy Glizzy. He is a rapper, and entrepreneur.

Tameka Harris is a singer and songwriter.

Cyntoia Brown Long is an author.

Chance the Rapper, is a rapper, singer, songwriter, actor, and activist.

Tokyo Jetz is a Musical artist.

Ice Cube is a renowned rapper, actor, filmmaker, and producer who gained fame as a founding member of the groundbreaking hip-hop group N.W.A. Known for his powerful lyrics addressing social issues and police brutality, Ice Cube helped define West Coast rap with albums like Straight Outta Compton (1988). His solo career flourished with critically acclaimed albums, including AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted (1990) and Death Certificate (1991), establishing him as a pioneering figure in rap. Transitioning into film, Ice Cube made a significant impact with his performance in Boyz n the Hood (1991) and later wrote, produced, and starred in the cult classic Friday (1995), expanding his influence into comedy. He has since appeared in successful franchises like Barbershop and 21 Jump Street.

John Hope Bryant is an American financial literacy entrepreneur, businessman, author, philanthropist, and founder & CEO of The Promise Homes Company.