#kirk franklin

[nyc40z]

faith is believing in what you cant see and before it becomes reality the seed is planted into your dreams

[notchainedtotrauma]

[blackmensuited]

[cozyaliensuperstar7]

Will 👑

rnbmusic:

Here for Will Smith ❤️‍🔥🙌🏾

bet:

Will Smith returns Home! The comeback is always bigger than the setback. Oscar Winner and our past BET Awards host takes the stage. #BETAwards

[tha-wrecka-stow]

The Movie

The Soundtrack

The Single(s)

[krispyweiss]

“A Beautiful, Luminous Human Being,” Snarky Puppy Keyboardist Shaun Martin Dies at 45

Snarky Puppy keyboardist Shaun Martin has died at 45, Variety magazine reports.

Martin died Aug. 4 after more than a year of “constant medical supervision” following a 2023 stroke, the magazine reported.

“We lost a music legend and, more importantly, a beautiful, luminous human being,” Snarky Puppy said in a statement.

“Shaun Martin touched so many people during his life and through the beautiful immortality of music, will continue to do so,” the band said. “There’s so much that can be said but words can’t do justice. Rest in peace.”

Martin’s credits also include production and collaborative work with Erykah Badu, Chaka Kahn and gospel singer Kirk Franklin.

“Shaun Martin (was) one of the most astonishing and joyous musicians I’ve ever known,” Eric Persing said.

Michelle Willis, who toured with Snarky Puppy and played with some of its members in David Crosby’s last band, said she’s “never seen anyone have so much fun and bring the audience along with them onstage” like Martin did.

“I’m still in shock that he’s gone,” she said.

8/6/24

[zestysthoughts]

Jacob Collier - Box of Stars Pts. 1 & 2

[fitnesskingsandqueens]

IG @kirkfranklin

[negrowhat]

Playlist Shuffle

tagged by @piningintrovert and @myfirstisthefourth

Rules: You can usually tell a lot about a person by the type of music they listen to. Put your playlist on shuffle and list the first 10 songs, and then tag 10 people. No skipping!

Home Sweet Home by Hanse from VICTON

Don't Stop by ATEEZ (strip club anthem)

Lean on Me by Kirk Franklin and like 8 other artists

Shine by Pentagon

No Words by The Script

Villain by KEY feat. Jeno from NCT DREAM

POW! by Mino from WINNER

24/7 by Wonho

Gimme Gimme by NCT 127

SOSO by WINNER

idk who to tag um @salayy @archeryqueen95 @maibpenrai @ipromisedthesunset @gillianthecat @kwonzoshi @poetry-protest-pornography @davincsoo @hannahbee12719 and @jordina9448

[depthsofasmile]

I start my day off with this everyday. It just gets my mind and attitude right.

[thephenotype]

[cozyaliensuperstar7]

Beautiful Black People 👑

essence:

“The thing that keeps me strong is my certainty.” - Nkechi Okoro Carroll

Nkechi Okoro Carroll is a groundbreaking writer and producer, penning our stories with authenticity and inclusive storytelling that is second to none.

As showrunner for All American, she is not afraid to tackle timely social issues, including police brutality, mental health, gun violence, substance abuse, activism, racial profiling, and teen pregnancy.

With her talent, passion, and unwavering commitment to championing underrepresented voices, she continues to illuminate the way forward towards a more inclusive and equitable entertainment industry in front of the camera and behind the scenes.

The 2024 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards is proud to celebrate this year’s honorees who have brought radiant power to the big and small screens through their work as film and television creatives. #ESSENCEBWIH24

Talent: @kech99

Photographer: @sheekswinsalways \nStylist: @jasonrembert

Hair: @dhairiusnyc \nMakeup: @missdrini Nails: @rachelsuenails

Set Design: @wanenmacherstudios Tailor: @costumer.shirlee

Location: @smashboxstudios Retouching: refuge.retouch

Production: @themorrisongroup ESSENCE, SVP, Creative: @coreytstokes ESSENCE, Senior Content Director: @itsnandibby ESSENCE, Visual Director: @_mq______

essence:

“Give me a world that I haven’t seen before, and that’s what excites me.” - Kathryn Busby

President of Original Programming at STARZ, Kathryn Busby, is amplifying Black stories and launching some of the most-watched television series in programming history.

The Harvard University graduate with over 25 years of experience impressive resume includes work on numerous noteworthy projects and green lighting must-see TV like BMF, Power Book III: Raising Kanan, P-Valley, Power Book II: Ghost, and Power Book IV: FORCE. Through her board appointments and career, Kathryn has continued to spearhead initiatives that impact real change as a longtime champion for diversity, equity, and representation in the entertainment industry.

The 2024 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards is proud to celebrate this year’s honorees who have brought radiant power to the big and small screens through their work as film and television creatives. #ESSENCEBWIH24

Talent: @busbykat

Photographer: @sheekswinsalways Stylist: @jasonrembert

Hair: @imawinner

Makeup: @elaboratefaces

Nails: @rachelsuenails

Set Design: @wanenmacherstudios Tailor: @costumer.shirlee

Location: @smashboxstudios Retouching: refuge.retouch

Production: @themorrisongroup ESSENCE, SVP, Creative: @coreytstokes ESSENCE, Senior Content Director: @itsnandibby ESSENCE, Visual Director: @_mq______

bet:

The title and the crown are custom-fit for the Queen.

It’s only fitting this #WomensHistoryMonth to announce the one and only @QueenLatifah will return and grace the stage with her unmatched royal presence at this year’s #NAACPImageAwards alongside some changemakers who redefined culture as we know it:

Chairman’s Award Honoree @AmandascGorman

Vanguard Award Honoree @JuneAmbrose

Stay tuned for more announcements of excellence before the show LIVE on MARCH 16 at 8/7c on @BET✨

juneambrose:

🙏🏽 Repost from • Costume designer, creative director, and influencer will receive the Vanguard Award at the 55th . 🏆✨ Watch March 16 at 8pm ET on .

bet:

What’s a QUEEN without a reign?! 👑That’s right, the flyest girl is back in the building, and @queenlatifah will take the stage once again as our #NAACPImageAwards host! It’s time to step into her house for some weekend love with family.

Join the royal court as we celebrate U.N.I.T.Y. and a whole lot of Black excellence on March 16th at 8\7c on #BET.

bet:

We have lifted every voice and sang to the tune of for US by US and to US as a mantra.

From Jackie Robinson to Rosa Parks, we have been seated and steadfast in the calling that we are all we need. We have triumphed in the knowing that we are the chosen ones. To be Black is a blessing. To be Black is a calling that we’ve answered time and time again. We are radical. We are resilient. We are loving. We are changemakers. We are Us. What would the world be without the touch and the aura of our natural being?

The revolution will be televised on 3\16. We have marched. We have overcome, and yet we are still overcoming. To celebrate us in all of our glory and excellence is a privilege. We welcome you and your God-given gifts and exalt your talents as they are worthy of praise.

The #NAACPImageAwards. This one is for Us.