Author: Visionary Artistry Magazine

85 South Show: Trap Comedy

The 2020 BET Hip Hop Awards brought forth a ton of laughs. The hosts of the 85 South Show, Karlous Miller, DC Young Fly, and Chico Bean showcased their fun-loving style on stage as they hosted the annual ceremony. I haven’t been excited about the BET Awards in quite some time, but when I got the news they were hosting, that changed immediately. 

As expected, the comedy trio did a great job as hosts, and hopefully, they’ll return in the coming years. This was a very symbolic representation of the trajectory that their careers are heading in the right direction. But who exactly are the guys behind one of the most successful tours in comedy right now?

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Judy Smith: Crisis Averted


It seems like this is happening more and more. A public figure accidentally mentions something meant for private ears over an open mic. Someone else makes an ill-willed joke, possibly not realizing the consequences of that action. After all these blunders, the phrase “crisis management” takes on a new meaning. Taking care of these problems requires a special kind of person - an expert in the field of fixing errors. Judy Smith is that person.

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Elvie Shane: A Song Can Change your Life

Popular country music artists often follow a similar path, one which includes moving to Nashville, writing music, and the eventual pursuit of a career with hopes of grand success. This process is challenging, to say the least, and is not meant for the faint of heart. For Kentucky-native Elvie Shane, five long years were spent in Nashville before a trend on TikTok using his song changed his life forever. 

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Supriya Lele: A Whirlwind of Inspiration

Young fashion designer, Supriya Lele is a rising star to watch as she connects three worlds of fashion into elegant, flirty, must-have looks. In her designs, we see reflections of edgy 90s grunge, traditional Indian techniques with a crisp modern finish draped and perfected across her eponymous brand Supriya Lele. The emerging icon grew up in the UK to a family of doctors as a second-generation immigrant originating from India. Supriya began her college journey with uncertainty and a fear of disappointing her practical, successful parents, with skepticism to pursue her creative passions. 

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Elisha Williams: The Wonder Years’ Wonder Kid

One of the most historically beloved American television shows, The Wonder Years, came to an end in May of 1993. The widely popular sitcom which premiered January 31, 1988, followed a white suburban family between the years of 1968 to 1973. Now imagine if you were to shift the show’s dynamic from a white family in the 60s, to a Black family living in the same period. 

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