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WHATS GANGSTA??? Can’t Provide for your kids SO you remove yourself but IF you Sacrifice for THEY Success you can LOSE Yourself…

Soo WHATS GANGSTA???

A piece made by @ricchroyalty back in 2019 that put the city on NOTICE that Ricch was an artist to be paying attention to…

The story telling in this is not only informative but it’s heartfelt BECAUSE it’s RELATABLE on every level… people always talk about “ What’s Gangsta “ but never identify what that TRULY means…

Is it Thugging & Gambling? Getting jammed while ya juggin & leaving babymama left to handle it? WHATS GANGSTA???

DONT judge the cover read the book I KNOW some sheep’s clothed as wolfs it’s ALWAYS deeper then the looks… So WHATS GANGSTA???

#poetry #storytelling #substance #artists #painting

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It is with sadness but full hearts that we publicly announce that after 6 years, Lyrics By The Lake has officially come to an end. After much consideration, we believe that the show has run its course. We are beyond grateful for the overwhelming amount of love and support that this community has shown us from day 1. We could have never done something like this without you all showing up and showing out. We want to thank each and every person that ever purchased a ticket, a season pass, or a vendor spot. We are forever grateful for every artist that has graced the Lyrics by the Lake stage and shared their gifts with us and our audience! Thank you to every person that ever contributed to help make Lyrics by the Lake possible! 🙌🏾

We thank The NCMA Winston-Salem, formerly known as the South Eastern Center for Contemporary Arts (SECCA) for graciously opening its doors to us until it had to close for renovations. We are appreciative of the partnership that we had with the Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County for the past 7+ years, which financially helped us to bring this vision to fruition.

While it is bittersweet we recognize that sometimes good things must come to an end and year 6 is the last chapter in the LBTL book. We accomplished something beautiful by creating opportunities for artists near and far to be paid for their gifts. For 6 seasons, we brought people together from multiple generations to laugh, sing and be in community with one another. We created a space where people felt safe, where people felt seen and where people felt heard.

If you purchased a ticket for the August show, you should have received a refund. For vendors who purchased a spot, we will be in touch soon, please be patient with us.

Again, thank you all for being the incredible “Lakers” that you’ve been! 🌊🌊🌊

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I have many favorite poems to perform and "My hair, my hair" is definitely one of them for obvious reasons.

It is so much fun every time and it truly is a reminder to love on all the kinks, coils, and curls that come with MY HAIR! Ya hear me!?

Shout out to everyone who stayed past 2am and still engaged FULLY with me and the last remaining poets for @intlblacktheatrefestival 2026 Midnight Poetry Jam July 30th!

Cheers to 25 Years of Midnight Poetry Jam and all the AMAZING poets who graced the stage (s) over the years! @lbthepoet you are deeply appreciated for keeping it going! Thank you! And thank you to all who made the 25th anniversary a special and beautiful celebration.

If you've never experienced Poetry after midnight or the Midnight Poetry Jam, do yourself a favor and take your day nap and get your life!!! Love it every time.

I just know @malcolmjamalwar and @thelegendaryblackice would have been there with fireee rhythm and poetry again if they could! May they rest peacefully and may their legacies live on in the messages they shared when they were Earth side. Asé

📹: Very kind audience member (Thank you!)

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New Single : ForTheLoveOfTheGAME

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Some b Role from my shoot with @itsonlyeman for his NEW platform @dontworryunplugged . . . Yall TAP IN Pronto 📲📲📲

& I AINT lookin for Fame INFLUENCE harder to kill ✊🏾🗣️

#acapella #networking #bars #hiphop #connected

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Black August🔥

Highlighting the Black theatre + performing arts events and programs taking NC stages this month🙏🏾✨

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Midnight Poetry Jam at the International Black Theatre Festival! I had to hit the mic!

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#InternationalBlackTheatreFestival #TheReturnOfTheMidnightPoet

My heart is full. I’m forever grateful that Lamman Rucker and Byrd reached out and made this homecoming possible. After 11 years away, returning to Winston-Salem to honor my poetry brother, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, and reconnect with the community that helped shape my journey as a theatrical-scholar practitioner is something I’ll never forget.

Thank you to everyone who welcomed me back with so much love. ❤️

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Had the honor of experiencing an unforgettable celebration of artistry at the International Black Theatre Festival in Winston Salem, NC. @intlblacktheatrefestival @ncblackrep

Chester Gregory @chestergregory was nothing short of outstanding. His vocal range is phenomenal, and the way he weaves storytelling into every note moved the entire room.

The NCCU Theatre group’s @nccutheatre1 performance of Zora Neale Hurston’s “Their Eyes Were Watching God” was beautifully executed. Every scene honored the depth and spirit of the story.

We closed out the night with the Midnight Poetry Jam, co-founded in 2001 by the late and forever beloved Malcolm-Jamal Warner. His legacy saturated the room. I had the privilege of hearing Lamman Rucker’s @lammanruckerofficial powerful spoken word, Larry “LB the Poet” Barron’s @lbthepoet poetry, Dr. Helena D. Lewis (Black Boys Learn Different) @hdlewispoet, and a host of other gifted artists pour their hearts onto the stage.

And just when I thought the festival could not get any better, we stepped toward the elevator this morning and noticed a dapper gentleman with larger than life presence in shades. He talked casually to us, only for us to discover we were speaking with none other than the incomparable Ralph Carter. We would have loved to stay and watch him perform, but we had to leave early.

This was my first time attending. If you’ve never attended, it’s a must. #theatre #ncblackrep #internationalblackfilmfestival #grateful #itsavibe

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The Return of The Midnight Poet. #IBTF #NBTF #thereturnofthemidnightpoet #ThisPoet #winstomsalem

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Eleven years later… the Midnight Poet returns. 🎤✨

Winston-Salem, I’m coming home.

#TheReturnOfTheMidnightPoet #DrHDL #ComingHome #MidnightPoetryJams

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2003–2015.

For more than a decade, I had the honor of co-hosting the legendary Midnight Poetry Jam in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Last week, my festival brothers, Byrd and Lamman Rucker, reached out and asked if I would return to help honor our poetry brother, MJW, during this year’s two-day Midnight Poetry Jam.

I wish I could say I said yes immediately.

The truth is, I hesitated. I found myself wondering, Can I really pull everything together and make this happen? Between work, prior commitments, and life, it wasn’t a simple decision.

But some invitations aren’t about convenience. They’re about family, legacy, and showing up.

We’ve already had a couple of “meeting of the minds” with the current host, LB, along with Byrd, Lamman, and me, preparing for what promises to be a meaningful two-day celebration of poetry, legacy, and brotherhood.

I was born in Newark, New Jersey, but Winston-Salem has always felt like my second home. Some places become part of your story, and some people become family. Winston-Salem gave me both.

Next week, I’m coming home. ❤️

#TheReturnofTheMidnightPoet #Family #MidnightPoetryJam #WinstonSalem #MJW

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We’re giving away 3 WINNER TICKETS worth $50 OFF a Full Wrap (Sides + Back + Front Windshield). 😎🔥

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🎟️ 3 Winners. $50 OFF.
Don’t ride around in a fishbowl… ride in style.

#TheShadeLife #FullWrapFridays #NoFishBowlsAllowed #GotTint #fyp

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