– This Year Includes Cultural Leaders
Coi Leray, Gucci Mane, Iddris Sandu,
Tamika D. Mallory, Big Freedia,
Pretty Vee, Fly Guy DC, 19 Keys, DJ Drama, Tezlyn Figaro,
Tariq Nasheed, Bimma Williams,
LaRussell, and more–
The Summit will feature exclusive live
viewings of REVOLT's leading programs, including Assets Over
Liabilities, Big Facts, Drink Champs, and more
The two-day immersive experience will also
include interactive keynotes, panel conversations, performances,
and town hall discussions led by prominent
future-makers
This year's Summit will also feature the Be
Heard Finale, AT&T Office Hours, Pitch Competition, and the
annual Career Fair
Tickets available NOW at
REVOLTSummit.com
LOS
ANGELES, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Sean
"Diddy" Combs announced "The Future is Now" theme for this year's
REVOLT Summit x AT&T returning to Atlanta, Ga., on September 24-25, 2022. Featuring an all-star
lineup, the Summit will include panels, keynotes, and conversations
from Coi Leray, Gucci Mane,
Iddris Sandu, Tamika D. Mallory, Big
Freedia, Pretty Vee, Fly Guy DC, 19 Keys, DJ Drama, Tezlyn Figaro,
Tariq Nasheed, Bimma Williams,
LaRussell, and more. This year's immersive two-day event will
focus on exploring the future of Hip Hop and culture across
categories while empowering the next generation of rising
future-makers.
Led by Chairman Sean "Diddy" Combs and REVOLT, in collaboration
with AT&T*, the Summit offers attendees access to opportunity
in real-time, with an unparalleled experience that celebrates the
global power and influence of Hip Hop. Offering a fully immersive
experience, this year's Summit will feature exclusive live viewings
of REVOLT'S hit series, including Assets Over Liabilities with
Rashad Bilal and Troy Millings, Big Facts, Drink Champs, the Rap
Radar podcast, and more.
"The REVOLT Summit is coming back bigger and better than ever
with the goal of inspiring the next generation of cultural leaders
to understand that the time is now to achieve your dreams, change
your life, and more importantly change the world," said Sean
"Diddy" Combs, Chairman of REVOLT. "The future is happening in
real-time, so we all have a responsibility to share the access,
information, and opportunities that will move the culture forward
and the REVOLT Summit is where it all starts."
This year's Summit will introduce a new format, featuring a
lineup of interactive keynotes, panel conversations, live
performances, and town hall discussions with the most prominent
voices shaping the future. The Summit will also provide access to
life-changing networking opportunities, valuable information and
mentorship through the AT&T Office Hours, Career Fair, Pitch
Competition, and the annual Be Heard Finale.
"Our mission at REVOLT is to provide a platform for the artists,
creators and cultural leaders shaping the future of Hip Hop across
categories and this year's Summit is anchored in bringing this
vision to life," said Detavio Samuels, CEO of REVOLT.
"Atlanta represents the epicenter
of Hip Hop culture today, so we're excited to return with a new
slate of programming, marquee talent, and live experiences that
explore what's next, while highlighting how both REVOLT and Hip Hop
continue evolving."
Thriving at the intersection of culture and education, the
Summit unites the biggest artists, innovators, activists and
industry leaders to explore the future of Hip Hop, culture,
community, commerce, connectivity and the future of REVOLT.
Maintaining an unwavering commitment to the local community, the
Summit will once again take place at 787 Windsor, a 3.5-acre urban
art studio and outdoor open area campus owned by Sharod Simpson, founder and CEO of street meets
faith brand, God Is Dope.
"The future is now, and we believe there's nothing more powerful
than connection to drive the evolution," said Michelle Jordan, Chief Diversity Officer,
AT&T. "AT&T's presence at the Summit gives us a chance
to learn from influential Black leaders, while offering experiences
that can empower and drive real impact."
The REVOLT Summit x AT&T will provide attendees with the
ultimate experience through can't-miss performances, educational
keynotes, panels, interactive workshops and more such as:
ASSETS OVER LIABILITIES
Join powerhouses
Rashad Bilal and
Troy Millings (of Earn
Your Leisure) for an exciting conversation on financial
literacy as they're granted exclusive access into the personal
lives and businesses of celebrity guests to answer a critical
question: are they working with assets… or liabilities?
THE FUTURE OF CULTURE
This session will include an
insightful keynote by Iddris Sandu, in addition to a panel
conversation moderated by Bimma Williams, founder of Claima,
who will be joined by Ms. Basketball and more to explore the
future of content, collaboration, creativity and convergence.
THE FUTURE OF COMMUNITY
This session will include a
keynote from prominent activist and community leader
Tamika D. Mallory, exploring
the future of social justice, equity, and our collective fight for
freedom.
THE FUTURE OF COMMERCE
This session will include a
keynote from John Petty III,
Executive Creative Director at Weiden + Kennedy and AdAge Creative
of the Year, exploring the future relationship between brands,
creators and the changing economy.
THE FUTURE OF CONNECTIVITY
The future is now, and
technology is changing. This panel explores the future of
connectivity as it relates to 5G social media, networking, live
streaming, and more.
DEAR AMERICA, RUN MY CHECK
With nearly 85% of Black
Americans believing that there should be some form of compensation
delivered to the descendants of the American enslavement,
Tariq Nasheed and
REVOLT Black News Weekly hosts moderate a
solution-oriented discussion about our payback for building this
country for free.
BE HEARD COMPETITION
REVOLT's Signature event, BE
HEARD, a talent competition aimed at giving everyone a shot at
BEING HEARD, will kick off with a special HBCU Open Call for
current attendees of Historically Black Colleges and Universities
(HBCU) in Atlanta. Two winners
from the Open Call will go on to compete at the BE HEARD finals on
September 25th at the Summit for a
panel of judges including DJ Drama, Tek and others
for the chance to win $10,000.
AT&T OFFICE HOURS
Back by popular demand, the
Summit will provide direct access to some of the most successful
and inspiring leaders of our time with AT&T Office Hours:
10-minute one-on-one mentoring sessions that Summit attendees can
sign up for at no cost with top leaders of today. Interested
attendees can register via the REVOLT Summit app.
Two-day early bird tickets are now available for purchase for
$99 with Insider tickets available
for $249. For more information about
this year's programming and to purchase tickets for admission,
please visitwww.revoltsummit.com and download the REVOLT
app.
The 2022 REVOLT Summit x AT&T is curated by entertainment
and brand experience company, Superfly. Join and follow the social
conversation on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube
via @ATT, @REVOLT, @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
more than 50 million millennials and Gen Z audiences through its
disruptive, authentic material across all platforms. In 2021,
REVOLT launched 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
We help more than 100 million U.S. families, friends and neighbors
connect in meaningful ways every day. From the first phone call
140+ years ago to our 5G wireless and multi-gig internet offerings
today, we @ATT innovate to improve lives. For more information
about AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T), please visit us at about.att.com.
Investors can learn more at investors.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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