2AM Ricky

I’m incredibly honored to be recognized by the National Black Justice Collective - NBJC as one of their .

When I was 15, I co-founded a youth social justice movement called TRUTH. We used art, theatre, music, and storytelling, to raise awareness about injustices and the pain our communities were carrying before I even knew what advocacy meant. That’s when I first found the NBJC.

Looking back now, it’s so full circle to see how God grew that same kid into the artist I am today, impacting the world through my gifts and storytelling.

(and still so far to go!) 🌱🤎

The music industry can be hard to break into, especially for Black and Brown trans + q***r creatives. My mission with the M.O.V.E. Initiative is to change that.

🚨 Applications Now Open 🚨

This fall, I’m partnering with Blaze Unlimited LLC to host Haus of Move Songwriting Camp in Atlanta, GA:

🎤3 days of sync songwriting, mentorship, and industry education
🎤Placement-ready songs added to a music library for TV/film opportunities
🎤Masterclasses with Grammy-winning engineers, the Recording Academy, and the lead music supervisor from Tyler Perry Studios
🎤Wellness resources and catered meals for a full creative experience

Only 25 spots. Applications close August 20 at 11:59PM ET.

Let’s make sure the right voices are in this room! Apply or tag someone who should be here: https://lnkd.in/gPMdKnsC

***rcreatives

Joeannah’s Grandbaby, always somewhere doing something. (I keep her close these days ⌚️)✨

Head over to iTunes and purchase my latest project “Listen If You’re Lonely”. https://music.apple.com/us/album/listen-if-youre-lonely/1696188008

Tired of swiping left on toxic love? 💔

Join me at Virginia State University for an eye-opening discussion on the dynamics of toxic love, healing, and building healthier connections. I'll be sharing my own journey, music, and insights into how relationships have shaped my art—and life.

Whether you’re navigating a toxic cycle or looking to strengthen your relationships, this panel will provide you the tools and understanding to make positive changes.

See you tomorrow Trojans!

Still taking it all in—being honored as Pioneer of Culture at the 2024 Trans Life Awards is unreal. 🏆

Huge thanks to Dewayne Queen for always standing with us and showing real allyship— you and your team did an AMAZING job! And to my community, y’all are the heartbeat of everything I do, and the reason I’ll keep pushing boundaries. This is bigger than me, it’s about how we shift culture, together.

We’ve made history, but trust, we’re not done yet. From Grammys to whatever’s next, we keep pushing. 💫

I couldn’t celebrate this moment without dedicating it to my partner in crime, Hesakahi Mccoy.

To read more, check out GLAAD for the full article.

🪡 Nzinga Hadiya Watts-Harper

RICK 4 VP 🇺🇸✨

Wow, what an honor to be invited to The White House and recognized as a Rising Leader at the White House Rising Leaders Summit. Sharing space with young changemakers from around the country was truly inspiring.

With trans men commonly excluded from HIV studies, brown and black trans guys like me often feel overlooked and unseen, left out of medical studies, mainstream visibility, and important conversations. I’m blessed to be a vital part of change, providing representation for voices that matter. TRANS STORYTELLING MATTERS. As an entertainer and global influencer, I’m grateful to be a part of lifesaving work.

Special thanks to DaShawn Usher and Francisco Ruiz, Director, White House Office of National AIDS Policy, for such a memorable and monumental experience!

With less than 100 days until Election Day, register to VOTE and MOVE TO THE POLLS! 🗳️

Styled by Nzinga Hadiya Watts-Harper
Wearing N**E PROJECT x Pl***oy

ATLANTA, are yall ready to MOVE?! 💃🏾🕺🏾

Join us for an evening of black q***r creativity as we celebrate the chart-topping hit that made history on iTunes Electronic Charts. Come ready to dance with sounds by Hourglass, giveaways + MORE!

Meet us at Frolostogy on June 20th at 7PM.
Hosted by 2AM Ricky and GODZENA
📍 1856 Harvard Ave

RSVP now at https://shorturl.at/12zZz