LOS ANGELES, Nov. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The
annual REVOLT Summit x AT&T officially returned to
Atlanta, GA this past weekend for
its third iteration of specially-curated panels, workshops and more
aimed to empower young Black artists and leaders. The local
community and fans alike gathered in-person for this year's Summit,
which featured exclusive performances and appearances from today's
leading cultural creators such as Chance The Rapper, Lil Yachty,
Offset, Killer Mike, 2 Chainz, Waka Flocka Flame,
Rick Ross, Meek Mill, Jeezy, Gunna,
Rubi Rose, Druski, Joey Bada$$, City
Girls, and other best-selling artists in the Hip Hop
industry.
Featuring impactful panels and front row viewings to REVOLT's
original content, the REVOLT Summit x AT&T included three full
days of learning and networking opportunities for young Black
changemakers. The Summit kicked off with the Welcome to
Atlanta ceremony where
Jeezy and DJ Ohso fired up the crowd, Mayor
Keisha Lance Bottoms welcomed
the Summit back to the community, and fans enjoyed special
performances by Lil Yachty and hip-hop duo City
Girls. The Summit made a lasting impact on the city of
Atlanta as local officials joined
Detavio Samuels, CEO of REVOLT, on-stage with an official
proclamation that named November
11th as "REVOLT TV & Media Day."
"Bringing the culture together in such an important city like
Atlanta to celebrate Hip Hop and
empower the next generation of leaders is a dream come true and
represents everything REVOLT stands for," said Sean "Diddy" Combs,
Chairman of REVOLT. "Moments like this are not possible without
fearless partners like AT&T who invest in advancing the culture
and every member of the Hip Hop community who showed up to help
make this year's REVOLT Summit a huge success."
Hip Hop fans enjoyed live viewings of REVOLT's original series
Assets Over Liabilities, where co-hosts and financial
powerhouses Rashad Bilal and
Troy Millings spoke with
Chance The Rapper, as well as Big Facts, which
featured Atlanta's own Big
Bank, DJ Scream, and Baby Jade for an exclusive
conversation with the legendary Rick
Ross. Young leaders enjoyed a variety of insightful
panels such as "The Excellence Program Executive Chat" that
highlighted the Combs Endeavor Excellence Program, and "For The
Love of The A," where Atlanta's
cultural curators Killer Mike, Offset and 2
Chainz discussed how the rising generation can use their
voice to impact change.
"We're actively building the world's largest Black-owned media
company that gives the most impactful artists, creators and leaders
in the culture a platform to change the narrative of Black culture
globally," says Detavio Samuels, CEO of REVOLT. "The overwhelming
success of this year's REVOLT Summit embodies that mission and
proves what's possible when we stand together as a collective in a
cultural epicenter like Atlanta to
achieve a shared vision."
Throughout the weekend, attendees gathered for AT&T Office
Hours, where over 50 mentors led one-on-one sessions anchored in
educating, elevating and advancing the next generation of leaders.
This unique opportunity was designed to help empower and equip
emerging professionals with personalized feedback on how to set
goals and navigate their own career path.
"We appreciate the opportunity to team up with REVOLT for yet
another impactful event that brought together cultural changemakers
and conversations that will advance the communities we serve," said
Corey Anthony, SVP, Chief Diversity
and Development Officer, AT&T. "AT&T is dedicated to
empowering future leaders and we will continue to put
resources toward initiatives that foster economic growth and
innovation within the Black community."
The REVOLT Summit x AT&T included a variety of celebrity
appearances, educational panels and networking opportunities
curated for young leaders such as the following:
- Dream in Black Pitch Competition: A high-energy and
intense pitch competition where young and tech-focused
entrepreneurs of color presented their ideas and the impacts they
make on Black communities. Celebrity judges Angela Yee and Iddris Sandu led the
competition and awarded Donald Boone
with first place for his innovative BoxedUp equipment rental
business.
- Earn Your Leisure: Financial powerhouses and co-hosts
Rashad Bilal and
Troy Millings of the
eponymous Earn Your Leisure podcast led a live panel with
Chance the Rapper to discuss the importance of wealth
building, having access to capital, and the establishment of
generational wealth.
- Big Facts: Longtime staples in the Atlanta scene, Big Bank, DJ Scream, and
Baby Jade come together for their podcast series, Big
Facts, where they host the most unfiltered conversations in
culture today. Legendary rapper Rick
Ross made a special appearance on the podcast during a
live viewing at the Summit.
- 85 South Comedy Show: Bringing together Atlanta's top comedians, 85 South Comedy Show
is led by hit stars D.C. Young
Fly, Karlous Miller and
Chico Bean who talk comedy,
culture and more.
- AT&T Office Hours: Attendees of the Summit were
invited to 10-minute, one-on-one discussions led by 50+ successful
business leaders who provided guidance on how to set goals,
navigate career paths, overcome professional challenges and excel
in the Hip Hop business world.
- Be Heard Finale: The Summit provided a platform for
aspiring young musicians to turn their dreams into a reality with
the Be Heard Finale, where six contestants stepped onto the stage
and showcased their talents. The crowd went wild after each
individual performance, where judges Big Tigger, Rapsody, Chaka
Zulu, and Cortez Bryant
crowned 18-year-old Nia Thompson of
Desoto, Texas as the winner. The
Clark Atlanta University freshman was
awarded the grand prize of $10,000
and surprised onstage with an additional $10,000 from Sharod
Simpson, Founder of God is Dope.
"Having authentic relationships and a deep history in
Atlanta allowed us to bring the
entire community together and show up for the city in a really
powerful way," said Deon Graham,
Chief Brand Officer at Combs
Enterprises. "It's important that we keep our brands rooted in the
most influential cities in the world and we're excited to continue
expanding our footprint in Atlanta
as we build the future of REVOLT."
The REVOLT Summit x AT&T continues to serve as a key
experience empowering and investing in future Black changemakers.
To champion all that's been accomplished to-date, REVOLT's branded
content agency released the Black Paper, a detailed report
outlining key insights from the 2020 Summit that further advance
the collective interests of multicultural consumers, companies and
the culture at large. Despite pivoting to a virtual event due to
the global pandemic, the 2020 Summit experienced a 291% increase in
attendees and generated over 1.4 billion media impressions,
showcasing the initiatives immense importance. This year's Summit
continued to carry out REVOLT and AT&T's ongoing efforts in
propelling Black changemakers and supporting the next wave of
cultural leaders.
Music enthusiasts and fans can enjoy a front row seat to the
Summit's festivities on the newly-launched REVOLT App. Curated by
entertainment and brand experience company Superfly, the 2021
REVOLT Summit x AT&T was a major success and continued to carry
out REVOLT's mission in supporting cultural changemakers and
inspiring future generations.
To view exclusive content from the REVOLT Summit x AT&T,
download the REVOLT App in the app store. To learn more about the
REVOLT Summit x AT&T, visit www.revoltsummit.com
and follow along on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, TikTok and
YouTube via @ATT, @REVOLT, @REVOLTSummit, #REVOLTSummit and
#REVOLTSummitxATT.
About REVOLT TV
REVOLT is the leading Black-owned and
operated multimedia platform servicing content 24/7 across digital,
linear and live media channels. The platform produces rich content
and original material with the biggest names in Hip Hop, along with
reports of breaking news, current events, trends and announcements
within the Black cultural movement and Hip Hop world. REVOLT takes
pride in its diversity, both in its mindset and its company makeup,
further instilling its dedication to culture within its staff and
audiences. Founded by Sean "Diddy" Combs in 2013, REVOLT attracts
over 50 Million millennials and Gen Z audiences through their
disruptive, authentic material across all platforms. In 2021,
REVOLT will launch a brand new digital mobile app where users can
view extended releases, live updates from relevant news, exclusive
specials and much more.
For more information on REVOLT's digital content, please
visit https://www.revolt.tv/ and visit
https://revolt.tv/listings for local broadcast listings.
About AT&T Communications
We help family,
friends and neighbors connect in meaningful ways every day. From
the first phone call 140+ years ago to mobile video streaming, we
@ATT innovate to improve lives. AT&T Communications is part of
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T). For more information, please visit us at
att.com.
About Superfly
Superfly is an entertainment and
brand experience company obsessed with activating and amplifying
communities around common passions and unforgettable moments.
Superfly's expertise is building cultural experiences with a
distinct identity such as the iconic Bonnaroo Music & Arts
Festival, The FRIENDS Experience, BravoCon, and REVOLT Music
Summit, that are equally desired by brands and destinations for
fans. Superfly delivers brand experiences for clients including
Citi, Intel, NBCUniversal, Verizon Media, and CLEAR by blending
strategy, insights, creativity, technology, and flawless
execution.
Working across sports, music and entertainment, Superfly has
been named Global Experiential Agency of the Year by The Drum, and
their experiences have been honored by Event Marketer, BizBash,
Campaign, and Digiday. Superfly is headquartered in New York. Learn more at http://superf.ly, and
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