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DJ Khaled

A Legacy of More Than Music

by Xiara Lemoine

Setting foot into the DJ Khaled and We The Best press conference room, the media, press, and talent were swept into a space that gave a glimpse of the supporting community and backbone of the DJ himself, his Miami roots. The room is illuminated with orange and pink hued lighting, an homage to the beautiful Miami sunsets alongside floral graphics on the banners and screen at the forefront of the room, giving those visiting a taste of Miami and making the natives feel at home as Khaled would.

With chat and excitement filling the room from familiar faces reuniting, the crowd was quickly silenced by the screen at the front of the press room illuminating the sight of none other than one of Khaled’s closest friends, P. Diddy. As he welcomed guests and people found their seats, he had nothing but amazing things to say about the DJ before he announced, “Without further ado, one of the greatest of all time. Somebody that I call my best friend, my brother. Welcome to the stage, DJ Khaled.” Applause spread throughout the room as DJ Khaled took to the stage to announce all that 2023 has to offer for himself and his partnerships.

From the instant he took the stage, it became evident that DJ Khaled is an artist that not only entertains, but also educates. One of the first things he said to the crowd was: “Don’t burn any bridges because only God can walk on water.”

For those that were unfamiliar with him, he made it clear early on in his speech that, “one thing about me is I only know how to be myself. I only know how to be me.” This statement was prevalent not only while he introduced himself, but also in the display of genuine connections he has made with each person he works with.

Through sharing his plans for the future and collaborations during the press conference it became very clear just how true to himself he is in his personal life as well as work life. For starters, Khaled invited Def Jam Recordings to join him on stage, this collaboration is nothing new to the DJ being that in 2009 he was the president for Def Jam South. He shared that at the point he is at in his career he felt that it’s a perfect time to return, this time as a global creative consultant. This along with the co-branding of Def Jam and We The Best; the marriage of the two should excite fans for new music and content in the near future.

The Miami native DJ then goes on to announce another upcoming project with infamous shoe brand, Jordan/Jumpman23. Yet another example of the genuine bonds the artist forms with his businesses, as he clarifies he has “never paired with other [shoe] companies because of loyalties to Jordan.”

Since the drop of the We the Best Jordan that sold out in seconds last winter, and “with this partnership right here,” Khaled exclaims, “this is a dream come true. I’ve been part of the brand since birth. Years ago I had so many other people coming up to me saying ‘Khaled, we love you, we want you to be a part of this, a part of that’ I’m like I can’t. I respect that y’all are coming and I appreciate y’all, I just can’t do it because it wouldn’t be authentic to me, because really all I wear is Air Jordan.”

His fans similarly felt the connection and authenticity with the brand as “this was the largest launch of any collaborator we’ve ever worked with in the history of the brand,” said the Vice President of Entertainment Marketing for the Jordan Brand, Reggie Saunders.

Aside from the numerous brand collaborations, Khaled’s collaboration with the community proved itself to be just as important as he joined with the Jordan brand, Snipes, and Roc Nation to give back. DJ Khaled and Snipes announced they will be opening a Snipes x We The Best Store in Miami this summer.

One community outreach in particular stood out was Roc Nation’s School of Music, Sports, & Entertainment announcement of their full, four-year scholarship that is all thanks to DJ Khaled. With their first ever winner Felicia taking the stage beaming with joy, Roc Nation and DJ Khaled will cover all of her college expenses to reward her hard work in high school. The impact of the DJ’s outreach was visible to all in the room.

To close out the press conference the stage was taken by Dan Gelber, Mayor of Miami Beach who spoke highly of the resident of his city, DJ Khaled, and the outreach that he has seen throughout his time living in the area. The mayor explained that it is not because of his celebrity but because of his actions as a member of the Miami Beach community that he was awarded with the key to the city and a proclamation that February 9th, 2023 is declared DJ Khaled day in the city of Miami Beach.

But in DJ Khaled fashion, one key is not enough, only major keys! The final speaker of the press conference was the Mayor of Miami, Francis Suarez, who awarded Khaled with yet another key to his city as his song, “I Got the Keys” appropriately closed the ceremony.

All in all, the press conference made one thing very clear. Beyond his fame, his highly decorated discography, or his financial successes, DJ Khaled is a man of God who is dedicated to building up his community and everyone around him. He is an artist that leads with a good heart, positive energy, and words of affirmation and encouragement. His press conference unified a multitude of successful and young people of color from all areas of the country, and perfectly represented the values he stands for.

#DJ Khaled #2023 #Music Interviews #We the Best #Xaria Lemoine #Ariella Lafayette

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end-of-violence · 2 years

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AceMula ft. Bandmanrill & Unicorn151 / Jackin N Drillin

SevenTwo Jd & Sha Bino x TheRealDomo x Roc Honcho / Drt

Jugg Harden Feat. Babyface Ray / Jewelry

FMB DZ feat. DaBoii / GiveNGO

Icewear Vezzo x Babyface Ray / Sippin

YN Jay ft Louie Ray / Turn Me Up

YN Jay x YSR Gramz / Chain

LOUIE RAY / Disapline

Louie Ray x Lil Yachty / INSTRESSING

RJ Lamont feat. Louie Ray & KrispyLife Kidd / Rap Snacks

Veeze / Kurt Angle

Veeze / Choppas In Hawaii

Helluva feat. GMO Stax & Veeze / No Membership

Payroll Giovanni feat. Tee Grizzley & Peezy / Turn Into 20

Babyface Ray / Catch It

Babyface Ray, Big Sean & Hit-Boy / It Ain't My Fault

Peezy x Dnice x Babyface Ray / Wavy Boyz

G.T. / Aladdin

AK Bandamont / New Turban

Sada Baby ft. Skilla Baby / The Pimptations

Skilla Baby / Summer Walker

BandGang Lonnie Bands feat. EST Gee & The Big Homie / Hot

Los x WB Nutty / Wicked

Drego & Beno / Ben and Jerry’s

ShittyBoyz / Cold World

TRL- Yea

TRL / BIRKIN BAG

DJ Solo 44 & Teejayx6 / Scam Bible

Philthy Rich feat. Payroll Giovanni / Oakland to Detroit

DaBoii / Detroit Flow

Yhung T.O / Demon Talk

Lil Bean / The Campaign

Offset Jim / Members Only

Offset Jim / Regular

ShooterGang Kony - Gangsta Shit

Nef The Pharaoh x ShooterGang Kony / Keanu Reeves

Earl Sweatshirt / 2010

MAVI / NUN NEW

Chief Keef / The Talk

Chief Keef & Mike WiLL Made-It / HARLEY QUINN

BALLOUT / 3D

Lil Reese / Any Hood

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Cdot Honcho / Scratchin' Off

Loski / Rolling Dice

Abra Cadabra x Unknown T / Double Tap

Abra Cadabra / Somebody's Son

Double Lz / Bye Felicia

Stefflon Don & Ms Banks / Dip

Baby Tate / Pedi

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BlocBoy JB & Tay Keith / Day Day N’ Craig

Baby OG Ft. Tay Keith / Hate It Or Love It

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Lil Dude / Close that Door (REMIX)

Lil Dude / Extortion

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TRL / The Campaign

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G.T. / Motion

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Young Nudy / Rich Shooter

SahBabii / Do It For Demon

Offset Jim / Rich Off The Pack

Mozzy / Untreated Trauma

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S.O.B., DaBoii & Slimmy B / Still Gangin

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mazojo · 5 years

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Favorite Sohma’s

Hi yes, uh, I needed a space to rant about fruits basket because I am still very broken so yea

Disclaimer that this is just my opinion and I still love them all very much, just needed to get this out of my system ayee. Also I will include a song that reminds me of them because I am that invested in this so yeaaaa

14- Kagura Sohma

Boy by Little Mix - “I know what you’re worth girl, you know what you got”

I rank Kagura as my least favorite just for the fact that I cant really relate to her I guess? I mean, she is okay, I think she is cute and all but I don't think violence is the way to go about her struggles and she is so much more worth than she gives herself credits for. In the end, I dont think I full understood her big struggle as much as the other characters and thats why she is at number 14, although I want her to be happy and full of love and support like the others ;w;

13- Akito Sohma

My Eyes by Neil Patrick Harris and Felicia Day - “But it’s plain to see, Evil inside of me is on the rise”

Akito is a complicated one for me man. Of course, in the beginning and throughout the manga you learn to really dislike her because she did some terrible things, specially to my baby boi Yuki and eye-.... But then when we learn more about her and everything she has gone through we start sympathizing with her but i..... cant just forget everything she did. I get she was traumatized since she was little, she became dependent on the zodiacs because of her father’s words and mother’s behaviour thus becoming a broken person with this big responsibility she didn't ask for. It really ticks me however, how much pain the others underwent through her, and even though its a healing process, the traumas and everything they suffered is still there which is why I cant place her higher. I do not hate her by any means, but she isnt my favorite person on this list either. I do ship her with Shigure and I think they help each other out, and they grow from the other.

12- Shigure Sohma

Used to the Darkness by Des Rocs - “Now would you pray before you twist the knife? Yeah, would you take my hand and take a life?”

*big sigh* Shigure is also a complicated one for me. It may be my big dumb energies showing but I didnt fully get a grasp on his character? I know he was doing everything for Akito’s sake to liberate from the curse and be with her so she is finally a “woman” but he always acted a bit shady xD?? I would have love to know more about his backstory, we dont get much from his motivations and character other than the perverted aspect and that he loves Akito lmaoo. I do think he is hilarious and I love the dynamic he has with Hatori and Ayame lol

11- Ayame Sohma

Starships by Nicky Minaj - “Starships were menat to fly, Hands up and touch the sky “

To be honest I am pretty neutral about Ayame’s character. He is hilarious and I love how Yuki insults him every tike he gets the chance lolll. I like how throughout the story he tries to change to become a better brother to Yuki and person even though he is pretty extra most of the time about it. He has a good heart and even though he made some mistakes he owns up to them which in my opinion, makes him a good character <33 I love his friendship with Hatori lmaooo they balance each other out sooo well

10- Kureno Sohma

Taking Chances by Celine Dion - “Never knowing if there's solid ground below, Or a hand to hold, or hell to pay”

I really like Kureno! He has gone through quite a bit and he needs a hug. I am sad thinking how most of his life he lead it pretty similarly to Yuki’s, apart from everyone and super enclosed to his relationship with Akito due to him breaking the curse and feeling bad about it. I do wish we would have gotten to know more about his personality and story, if we did I would have definitely ranked him higher! He really reminds me of Tohru’s father and I think Uotani is perfect for him <33 would have love to see more about the two of them and hopefully they expand upon it in the anime

9- Ritsu Sohma

Waving Through a Window by Ben Platt - “On the outside, always looking in, Will I ever be more than I've always been?”

Okay okay so I have a lot of thoughts on Ritsu. Manga Ritsu is okay, I really dont have much of an opinion on him due to him appearing only in a few chapters, I feel like from the Sohma’s, he is the one we get the least information about. But then the anime episode came out where they presented Ritsu and I thought they gave him so much more life and rounded personality where, I get to relate a lot to him? I am someone who is constantly apologizing for absolutely no reason and seeing him be all anxious and stressed about others interactions is big relate to me and I stan. I also think the whole dressing as a woman plot line is better dealt with in the anime and I hope we get to see more about his insecurities and troubles in the future because he is truly a very interesting character! I stan my one (1) anxious monkey.

8- Kisa Sohma

Mean by Taylor Swift - “But you can take me down with just one single blow, But you don't know what you don't know”

Cinnammon rooooooolll. Kisa is such a cutie. I dont have much to say other than my mood every time I think about Kisa is hugging her like Tohru does because she is babyyyy. Also her bullying story is one I think many viewers and readers can relate a lot to and such an important topic I think they covered pretty well and I loveee. Also her and Hiro are one of my favorite ships because they work so well and asdfgh in this household Kisa is a queennn.

7- Isuzu Sohma

Take me Home by Jess Glynne - “Came to you with a broken faith, Gave me more than a hand to hold”

I really like Isuzu!! I am pretty bummed we wont get to meet her in season 1 of the Anime reboot but hopefully in the nest season! She is quite a complex character that I didnt really understand at the beginning but once we see how much she loves Haru and all that she does in order to protect and keep him save she really went up my list. She has gone through so much, from her shattered reality from her parents, Akito threatening Haru, her being locked up withour given any food.... Isuzu is so strong and one of the best build characters in the series and I am super excited to see her in the anime!

6- Hiro Sohma

Time to be a Man by The Airborne Toxic Event - “And it’s time to be a man, Tell me how does that go?”

My bastard childdd <33 He is such an asshole and such a sweetie at the same time. His whole inner struggle of not feeling like a good enough man for Kisa is so heartwhelming and I think it really makes sense to the type of person he is. The flashbacks of him telling Akito how he loves Kisa and the feeling of uncertainty and impotency when seeing the girl he loves being hurt by his actions and wanting to be good enough for her even though he is more than enough sdfghjasd. I am also a softie for older brothers who love their families *cough cough* spoiler alert: Momiji *cough cough* that I love me one angry boi

5- Hatsuharu Sohma

4 Seasons by Rex Orange County - “I saw myself as less and you so high above me”

Cow boil! apart from the fact that I love love loveeee Haru’s design, I think he is also such a well build character! He is not only supportive of everyone (aka the loves of his life, Rin and Yuki xDD) but he is so interesting! His split personalities give him a cool trait (even though dark Haru doesnt appear much in the end of the manga) and I love how he helps everyone and makes sure those he loves are protected at all cost and happy. He is Rin and Yuki’s fan club stan leader and I am co-leader so we been stanning aye

4- Hatori Sohma

Fireflies by Owl City - “I'm weird 'cause I hate goodbyes, I got misty eyes as they said farewell”

Boooooy the next four to come are my absolute favorties and I would die for their happiness and love so *takes big breathe* I LoVE hAtORi sOhMAAa. To be honest when we first meet him I didnt like him much. I thought he was your usual dark deep character who doesnt talk much because he is too cool for everyone (which, he is) and that was that. But boi was I in for a riDE. His story about having to erase the memories from the woman he loves is one of the ones I cried through the most. I put myself in his shoes and wonder if I had to erase the memory of the person I loved the most, make them forget they ever met me, all our happy times, sad times, angry times.... No matter what its one of the most saddening moments and the whole scene is heartbreaking, which makes me love Hatori even more for the fact of how strong he is and selfless. He puts himself before others and he need to know he also deserves happiness and I am glad in the end he got it because homeboy needed a break ;w;. I also adore Ayame’s relationship with him xDD, he is like his idol and big same.

3- Kyo Sohma

This song saved my Life by Simple Plan - “Sometimes it feels like nobody gets me, Trapped in a world where everyone hates me”

Top three babyyyy. We have now my angry cat boi™. I mentioned it before but going into the reboot firsthand without reading the manga nor watching the first anime, I thought Kyo was going to be my absolute favorite character. I knew he would be the angry boi who was soft inside and probably had a tragic backstory™ that made him act the way he did and I am a sucker for those types of characters. And I love Kyo, I really do, specially when we find out more about his struggles and past. The exclusion he felt throughout his life for being the cat, the abandonment, feeling like he had no one and was ready to die because he didn't have any source of genuine happiness (well, apart from Kazuma ya know but stillll). Then he finds Tohru, the girl he promised to protect, the one that reminded him of the woman that helped him out all those years ago and I just.... poetic cinema at its finest. Kyo and Tohru make one of my favorite couples and I love how flustered and In absolute l o v e he is with her and Kyo is great man....

2- Yuki Sohma

Nandemonaiya by RADWIMPS - “Crying even when you're happy, Smiling even when you're feeling lonely”

THIS WAS ONE OF THE HARDEST DECISIONS OF MA ENTIRE WEEB CAREER SO EXCUSE WHILE I SCREAM. Yuki Sohma won my heart and entire soul throughout the series. I liked him from the start but he wasn't my favorite favorite at the beginning you know? I thought he was isolated and thats why he didn't have much friends and he was perfect and what not but boi was I wrong and happy about it. I think one of the reasons Yuki is one of my favorite characters in fruits basket is how much I can see myself in him. Having the constant need of perfection while also wanting to connect with others but finding it hard is something I personally struggle with and every time we learned a little bit about his backstory my heart broke. Everything Yuki had to go through, the rejection, the isolation, understanding that you are loved and not a burden, falling in love with someone, finding that figure of a mother/friend he always yearned for.... The complexity of Yuki’s character is astounding and I love my rat boi so so much.... When he joins the student council, finding his little group of friends and opening up to a more carefree and true Yuki, forgiving those around him and going and eye- YuKI IS MY BABY RAT BOI AND STAN HIM OR PERISH FROM HERE ;w;

1- Momiji Sohma

Eine Kleine by Rachie - “If I were to go through life living just to take somebody else's place, Then I would rather have been born as a pebble, living out my peaceful days “

*Clears throat* *trumpets sounds intensify* *stands on podium* I LOVE MOMIJI SOHMA WITH ALL MY HEART AND HE MUST BE PROTECTED AT ALL COSTS. Thats it. Thats what I want you to get out of this post. I don't know if this is maybe an unpopular opinion-ish but Momiji’s backstory of his mother rejecting him, saying awful things, him having to accept being forgotten by his mother and sister whom he loved, not even being able to live with his family, is one of the most heartbreaking ones of fruits basket. Maybe its like what I said with Hiro and I am a sucker for big brothers that love their families, the sad smile of Momiji, my baby, angel, perfection when he sees his family and not being able to be with them, him loving Tohru but letting her go and be with Kyo because its her happiness that matters to him and I am-..... The selflessness of Momiji and how much of a sweetheart he is, his heart of gold and always being there for those around him, that moment where Akito was looking for Tohru and he got hurt trying to defend her.... Momiji is one of my all time favorite characters. He is a precious bean and I will never not shut up about my love for ma boi <333

Anyways that was long and ramble but I just needed to shout this somewhere because I've been missing they //rip

#anyways uh spoilers #but I love they #bye read fruits basket and come back to me later #t h e m #fruits basket #anime #manga #fruits basket spoiler

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