You know how it goes… DiamondKesawn gets the Real Real straight from the Artist! Tap in as Cali Alexandria talks her latest single, “Cool With That!” The Meaning. The Inspiration. The Feedback. And, most of all… The REAL Breakdown of the Lyrics!!!!!! Oh yeah… We go Thurrrrrrr!!!

With all that has played out in the media relating to Dr. Claudine Gay, we have to recognize that there is ALWAYS more to the story... In case you missed the headlines, "Claudine Gay is an American political scientist and academic administrator who was the 30th president of Harvard University and is the Wilbur A. Cowett Professor of Government and of African and African-American Studies at Harvard." (source -Wikipedia) whose resignation from the role as President at Harvard played out before our eyes I had to place a call to try and gather the reality of how this could happen. The call was placed to Poor Culture Founder and Holy Queer Author, Rev. Karmen Michael Smith as I was perplexed by the portrayal of the story, I had to phone a friend! Going beyond the general scope of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Karmen helps me to understand the reality that what we see is a larger effort against diversity in traditional spaces. Babeeeeeeeeee... He! Goes! There!

Tune in as The Bryan Jeffrey delivers his recap on the Oscars 2023... For the record, He Said what HE Said, and Babeeeeee... He had a LOT to Say!!!! Follow The Bryan Jeffrey Twitter Instagram Facebook

Rev. Karmen Michael Smith, a Black Queer Theologian, Cultural Critic, and Vocalist, hailed as a progressive leader in the black queer faith-based community, has just released his first book "Holy Queer: The Coming Out Of Christ." Readers who wish to experience this inspiring work grab a copy of "Holy Queer: The Coming out of Christ" online at: https://www.holyqueerbook.com. Rev. Karmen Michael Smith on IG Rev. Karmen Michael Smith on Twitter

Going beyond the genre of entertainment, this Special DiamondKesawn Presents episode explores Faith as it relates to those who have come away from their walk and are exploring their options... Known by many as Ali Savage, Prince (Brittian) Savage decided to go Live and deliver a word from the Lord that was placed on his heart... This is, "Married to the Backslider!" from Prince Savage

She’s no Chucky’s Bride, but she is a Beastttttttt… M3gan hits theaters and bring’s in $30.2 Million Dollars at The Box Office for Opening Weekend (according to Vanity Fair)… As she is now over $90 Million Dollars strong, Collider had this to say in their review, “M3GAN’s now on an exciting path to become horror’s next golden girl and franchise as she’s effortlessly taking down genre icons like Michael Myers and Ghostface.” () However… It’s not giving what I needed it to give… Let’s talk about it! (No Spoilers)

The scripted adaptation of #Kindred has been released and social media has been buzzing. Tap-In to this Special Edition of @DKPresents as HeWhoIzMe (@414_Boi) takes over and gives his review on the Octavia E. Butler classic. Not just a series of unrelated time travels, according to @414_Boi, there’s more to the story… but is it safe??? The Show: Adapted from the celebrated novel Kindred, by Hugo Award-winner Octavia E. Butler, the FX series centers on “Dana James” (Mallori Johnson), a young Black woman and aspiring writer who has uprooted her life of familial obligation and relocated to Los Angeles, ready to claim a future that, for once, feels all her own. But, before she can settle into her new home, she finds herself being violently pulled back and forth in time. She emerges at a nineteenth-century plantation, a place remarkably and intimately linked with Dana and her family. An interracial romance threads through Dana’s past and present, and the clock is ticking as she struggles to confront secrets she never knew ran through her blood, in this genre-breaking exploration of the ties that bind. Kindred stars Mallori Johnson as “Dana James,” Micah Stock as “Kevin Franklin,” Ryan Kwanten as “Thomas Weylin,” Gayle Rankin as “Margaret Weylin,” Austin Smith as “Luke,” David Alexander Kaplan as “Rufus Weylin,” Sophina Brown as “Sarah” and Sheria Irving as “Olivia.” Kindred, Octavia E. Butler’s celebrated and critically acclaimed novel, has been adapted for television by writer and showrunner Branden Jacobs-Jenkins who executive produces the series with Joe Weisberg, Joel Fields, Darren Aronofsky and Ari Handel of Protozoa Pictures, Courtney Lee-Mitchell and Jules Jackson. Janicza Bravo directed and served as an executive producer on the pilot. The eight-episode season is produced by FX Productions. Powered by #Hulu Creator Branden Jacobs-Jenkins (developed for television by)Stars Mallori Johnson / Micah Stock / Ryan Kwanten The Book: From the New York Times bestselling author of Parable of the Sower and MacArthur “Genius” Grant, Nebula, and Hugo award winner The visionary time-travel classic whose Black female hero is pulled through time to face the horrors of American slavery and explores the impacts of racism, sexism, and white supremacy then and now. Dana’s torment begins when she suddenly vanishes on her 26th birthday from California, 1976, and is dragged through time to antebellum Maryland to rescue a boy named Rufus, heir to a slaveowner’s plantation. She soon realizes the purpose of her summons to the past: protect Rufus to ensure his assault of her Black ancestor so that she may one day be born. As she endures the traumas of slavery and the soul-crushing normalization of savagery, Dana fights to keep her autonomy and return to the present. (Purchase the Book: Kindred) source: Amazon

One of the most common phrases said in a black home for my generation was “What Happens in My House, Stays in My House!” It is a tactic that was used to ensure the family secrets stayed within the confines of the home. Furthermore, it’s one of the phases that also kept us from being able to HEAL! With the recent outpour of family tension between #RomeoMIller and #MasterP playing out in front of the world on social media, I thought there’s no better time than NOW to start the conversation of Breaking the Generational Course and starting the path to Healing on Purpose. Understanding the need for such a conversation, I tapped into Toya T. as she is one who not only understands the saying but has realized the weight it carried as she raised her children; along with the approach she is taking to ensure it doesn’t impact her grandchildren. Also, going a step further, I called Yleis Engerman, MS, LADCI, LMHC, and Private Practice Owner of My Self Oath Inc. (www.myselfoath.org) to share her opinion on the recent display and discuss the topic of healing. This is an episode that you may want to listen to alone as it will cause you to laugh, cry, think, analyze, and most of all, hopefully, it will put you in a space that leads to you initiating your healing! This is DiamondKesawn Presents: “What Happens In My House…”

I am so excited to give you the rundown. Last month I told you all we had to go to the Home Depot Backyard Night Market: Holiday Edition on December 1st and I am so glad we went. If you went, you have to let me know how much you enjoyed it as it was a wonderful experience. The event took place on World AIDS Day and was a great evening event to end such a positive filled day. Upon pulling up to the backyard area you were instantly entertained by the sounds of upbeat music and a high-energy emcee. Immediately you are ready to engage in all that is going on behind the gate. You walk up to the check-in area and you are greeted with Holiday Cheer and smiling faces. They check your ID (21 and over event), give you your wristband, and you head down to the ticket station where your ticket is scanned and you are granted access… See the Full Recap here: https://raynbowaffair.com/event-recap-the-home-depot-backyard-night-market-holiday-edition/ Support the Brands Spotlighted: Flippin’ Sweets & Treats Burnt Hickory River of Colors (RoC) Handmade Jewelry Makery Thirteen Kastone Beauty Hot Coffee Esscents of Julia Vinetta Atl

After being on the road for a few, R&B Fan Fav Apollo Mighty stops by DKP to deliver the inside scoop on what life was like while on tour... Going beyond the general stage talk, Apollo Mighty pulls out the microscope and breaks down each city and all that it presented. This is a DiamondKesawn Exclusive with King Mighty!

You know I had to head to the Theater and see if it was giving all it needed to give. Press play as I give you my overview (without spoilers) of the highly anticipated 'Wakanda Forever.' "Queen Ramonda, Shuri, M'Baku, Okoye, and the Dora Milaje fight to protect their nation from intervening world powers in the wake of King T'Challa's death. As the Wakandans strive to embrace their next chapter, the heroes must band together with Nakia and Everett Ross to forge a new path for their beloved kingdom." Release date: November 11, 2022 (USA) Director: Ryan Coogler Production companies: Marvel Studios, Walt Disney Pictures Casting director: Sarah Finn Distributed by: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures

“On the eve of Christmas Eve...” Paul Auster writes, “Tyler Kobe Nichols (@longlivekingkobe_)collapsed onto the sidewalk with three knife wounds in the front of his torso and one in the back.” His death soon followed. With it, the twenty-one-year-old joined the ranks of young people killed by senseless violence in America. Tap in as Tyler’s cousin Kareem (@dioasis__) affords us the opportunity to learn about Tyler and what it’s like for the family after his passing and the strength they have found to ensure his Legacy Lives On! #LongLiveKingKobe Long Live King Kobe: Following the Murder of Tyler Kobe Nichols - by Paul Auster (Author), Spencer Ostrander (Photographer), Sherma Chambers (Foreword) ZE Books: https://www.zebooks.com/products-1/long-live-king-kobe Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Long-Live-King-Kobe-Following/dp/1736309323 Target: https://www.target.com/p/long-live-king-kobe-following-the-murder-of-tyler-kobe-nichols-by-paul-auster-hardcover/-/A-84916014 Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/long-live-king-kobe-paul-auster/1140531584

On this Special Edition of DKP, Artist/Model/Web Reality Star Berry Pendleton takes the studio and deep dives into the new BET+ Series "The Impact Atlanta." Berry gives his take on the eight-episode, unscripted series that follows five young Atlanta creatives with an all-access pass into their fast-paced lives. In an age where social media plays such a key role in business, music, beauty, and fashion, these influencers give a glimpse into their creative process, preparation, and deal-making ventures of what it takes to truly impact the culture. The cast represents a new generation of influencers that have leveraged their personas and technology to amass 19 million plus followers (and counting), grow their businesses, set trends in beauty and fashion, and deliver music that charts.

Never taking a break from his #Music, #Chicago Rapper Young Tez is back with his latest release ‘REAL!’ Addressing the topic of those who been down vs. those who play down, REAL is a lyrical dissection of understanding how to analyze who’s really about you and your strive to win. Tap in now for this Inside the Track exclusive as Young Tez breaks it down fully then premieres the track. This one is #DiamondKesawn Certified. Young Tez Music

With the release of his latest single “Another Lover,” R&B Phenom Apollo Mighty stops through #DKPthePodcast to give @DiamondKesawn the inside scoop on the track, life after the breakup, and most of all his journey of Living UNapologetically! This is the conversation you’ve needed that you didn’t know was coming. Tap In Now as Apollo makes it clear that he is ready to POP HIS SHYTT! Available on all #Podcast Platforms and via DiamondKesawn.com. I am DiamondKesawn and THIS is DiamondKesawn Presents… Apollo MIghty Online: https://apollomighty.com/

As a man of many talents, Bryant McKinnie isn't new to the Grind he is True to it in every sense of the word. The 2012 Super Bowl Champion, is a solid fixture in both the sports and music industries.  McKinnie, mostly recognized for his unrivaled contributions as an offensive lineman to the University of Miami Hurricanes, NFL Minnesota Vikings, Baltimore Ravens, and Miami Dolphins football teams.  First noticed for his athletic ability at Woodbury High School in his hometown of Woodbury, New Jersey; McKinnie played Defensive lineman for the Thundering Herd football team, lettered twice in track & field competing in the 400 meters, shot put, and discus events. Recently on my radar during his appearance on America's Got Talent as a member of The Players Choir. Bryant took to the stage to perform Justin Timberlake's 'Can't Stop The Feeling' in front of a sold-out crowd and the judges we have grown to love. As Bryant continues to move in multiple realms, I had the opportunity to go beyond the Industry Hustle and talk to the mogul himself. A conversation that covers a multitude of ventures, take a listen as Bryant McKinnie talks about the Music, the Podcasts, as well as What's Next in the near future. Follow Bryant McKinnie on Social Media Instagram / Twitter / Facebook

Brooke Annibale is an artist who is able to inspire her listeners with her story which translates into her music. As the world comes out of a pandemic, Brooke is showing us how she spent her time. Crafting an album that represents so many elements or emotions and head vs. heart, 'Better By Now' introduces us to a fundamental core of musical goodness. In her trademark layered approach, Better By Now features 10 blossoming indie-pop tracks that Brooke described as a “spectrum of emotions.” Take a listen as Brooke talks about making significant strides in her mental-health journey and reflects on love, anxiety, depression, and how two seemingly opposing forces can exist at once. Follow Brook Annibale TWITTER / INSTAGRAM / FACEBOOK / ONLINE

When you put it all together you realize that the iCON Dashaun Wesley is mmmgood at all that he does! Presenting a level of technical brilliance (A brilliant person, idea, or performance that is extremely clever or skillful... brilliantly adverb... brilliance uncountable noun) that is uncompromisable, unwavering, and most of all, unboxed, Dashaun is a living example that it is possible to control the pen that writes your journey. With a journey of coming into his own and engaging in the dance scene on Christopher St. to storming the Ballroom scene and becoming the defining example of what it is to execute ELEMENTS, and serve a Nastyyyyy Duckwalk, Class is always in Session when he's around. Dashaun is embarking on his real-time brand expansion on national television, and we are all here for it! Knowing all I know, I had to take a moment and catch up with Dashaun to get his story in his words told his way. Tap in as I go beyond the camera and am afforded a glimpse into the life of this Mogul in the making. I present to you, Dashaun Wesley: the Definition of Technical-Brilliance!

Taking a moment away from the road, Siena Liggins steps into the RA Zone and allows us access to more than just the music. Being an artist that has spent her entire life around diverse music, Siena presents a musical journey of unique sounds, crisp vocals, sensuality, and most of all, originality. With the release of 'Ms. Out Tonight,' Siena tells a story that is perfect for the summer and a true representation of being into someone who's not out yet and the realities of self-expression, personal reflection, and amour-propre. Take a listen as Sienna talks all things her! (Full Spotlight: Raynbow Affair Magazine) About Siena Liggins: Siena Liggins went from a behind-the-scenes songwriter to one of Billboard’s Top Ten new LGBTQ artists of the year.  Ms. Out Tonight, the singer’s debut album serves as a seminar on representing queer sexuality in music. On sexed-up anthems like “Dirty Girl” feat. Yung Baby Tate, “No Valet,” “Girlfriend” and more, Liggins leaves no room for interpretation; she’s going to write songs about her authentic experience as a queer woman.

Tap Into the Raynbow Affair Magazine Issue #21 Special as the cast of Chasing: LA Season 2 takes control. In this spotlight, I go beyond what we see on camera and get to know the person, their craft, and most of all, what they want the fans to take away from this season.