WORLDWIDE’S FAVORITE BLACK, POC, & QUEER EXCELLENCE ON THE RED CARPET OF THE 2025 GOLDEN GLOBES
TRANS RESILIENCE AND FAMILY REBUILDING: MARSHMALLOW’S SONG AND THE HOPEFUL HOLIDAY REMINDER QUEER PEOPLE NEED
In Bob’s Burgers Season 15, Episode 6, 'Hope N’ Mic Night,' Marshmallow—a 23-year-old Black trans sex worker and fan favorite since the very first season—emerges not just as the hero of the night, but as a symbol of the journey towards rebuilding and reconciling with the complexities of family, both past and present. Voiced by Jari Jones for the first time since the character's introduction, Marshmallow takes the stage to perform a song dedicated to her parents—the first and ONLY time they’ve ever heard her sing.
UNAPOLOGETICALLY TATE: BABY TATE TALKS TATE TUESDAY VOL. 1
Baby Tate isn’t just a TikTok baddie; she’s a beam of light, empowerment, and relatability. At 28, this singer, rapper, and producer from Decatur, Georgia, has crafted a career that feels like an anthem for self-expression and joy. As the daughter of Grammy-nominated singer and former Arrested Development member Dionne Farris, Tate’s story is rich with self-expression, resilience, and determination. From belting Stevie Wonder tunes at four years old on stacked toddler chairs to attending performing arts schools through the twelfth grade, she’s always known the spotlight was hers for the taking. Now based in Los Angeles, Tate embodies the essence of growing boldly, taking your roots, watering them, and blossoming into something entirely her own.
JOEL HILARIO X A WORLDWIDE MAGAZINE
TALENT JOEL HILARIO★ PHOTOGRAPHER LOUIE PEREA ★ WARDROBE STYLIST J. ALEXANDER CARTEGENA★ VIDEOGRAPHER SEAN PERRY FILMS★ DP SAINT JAMES★ STYLING ASSISTANT JOHNNY GUTIERREZ★ ASSISTANTS RICHELLE KOTA + LENIN BETANCUR ★ CASTING INVITE ONLY PRODUCTION
MELISE DOUGLAS X A WORLDWIDE MAGAZINE
VOLUME 5, ISSUE 5. AUTUMN 2024
TALENT MELISE DOUGLAS ★ PHOTOGRAPHER LIAHNA LIRIANO ★ WARDROBE STYLIST SKAYLA MUÑOZ ★ MAKEUP ARTIST DESIREE HUME ★ PHOTO ASSISTANT MAYA PEROUNE ★ VIDEOGRAPHER BAILEY PETERS ★ PHOTO ASSISTANT MESCHAC ZION HERCULES ★ STYLING ASSISTANT ELIZABETH AKONCHONG ★ CREATIVE DIRECTOR + PRODUCER ISAAC TAYLOR SHANE ★ CASTING + PRODUCTION INVITE ONLY PRODUCTION ★ STUDIO ALCHEMICAL STUDIOS
NKIRU EMELLE X A WORLDWIDE MAGAZINE
TALENT NKIRU EMELLE★ PHOTOGRAPHER NAFISAH CRUMITY ★ WARDROBE STYLIST RILEY LEWIS ★ MAKEUP ARTIST JOHANA MONTOYA ★ PHOTO ASSISTANT MAYA PEROUNE ★ STYLING ASSISTANT JESSICA VELESACA CANO ★ CREATIVE DIRECTOR + PRODUCER ISAAC TAYLOR SHANE ★ CASTING + PRODUCTION INVITE ONLY PRODUCTION
PHILLY THELUSMA X A WORLDWIDE MAGAZINE
TALENT PHILLY THELUSMA ★ PHOTOGRAPHER BRIANNA CALLOWAY ★ WARDROBE STYLIST GAOUSSOU A KADER SOGODOGO ★ MAKEUP ARTIST SHAKEELAH GRAHAM ★ VIDEOGRAPHER BAILEY PETERS ★ PHOTO ASSISTANT KIARA NICOLE ★ STYLING ASSISTANT DANIEL FUWAPE ★ CREATIVE DIRECTOR + PRODUCER ISAAC TAYLOR SHANE ★ CASTING + PRODUCTION INVITE ONLY PRODUCTION ★ STUDIO PROSPECT STUDIOS
SHAKEERA MCCANTS X A WORLDWIDE MAGAZINE
TALENT SHAKEERA MCCANTS ★ PHOTOGRAPHER MATT HAN ★ WARDROBE STYLIST KYRIE THOMPSON ★ MAKEUP ARTIST NAOKO KITANO ★ PRODUCER YANNIK TAYLOR ★ CURATED BY KYM VISUALS
SKAYLA MUÑOZ X A WORLDWIDE MAGAZINE
TALENT SKAYLA MUÑOZ ★ PHOTOGRAPHER SEYI KAJA GBADEGESIN ★ WARDROBE STYLIST SAMMY PALMA ★ MAKEUP ARTIST DESIREE HUME ★ HAIR STYLIST LORENT MUÑOZ ★ PHOTO ASSISTANT JACARREA GARRAWAY ★ STYLING ASSISTANT ELIZABETH AKONCHONG ★ CREATIVE DIRECTOR + PRODUCER ISAAC TAYLOR SHANE ★ CASTING + PRODUCTION INVITE ONLY PRODUCTION ★ STUDIO STUDIO BOCCE ★ SPECIAL THANKS TO FLYING SOLO, DOORS PR, & THE CONFESSIONAL SHOWROOM
SOFT FATHA X A WORLDWIDE MAGAZINE
TALENT DJ SOFT FATHA ★ PHOTOGRAPHER GIOVANNI DIAZ ★ WARDROBE STYLIST BRIA VAN COOTEN ★ MAKEUP ARTIST TOMMY TAFOYA ★ PHOTO ASSISTANT JACARREA GARRAWAY ★ STYLING ASSISTANT JESSICA VELESACA CANO ★ CREATIVE DIRECTOR + PRODUCER ISAAC TAYLOR SHANE ★ CASTING + PRODUCTION INVITE ONLY PRODUCTION ★ STUDIO BETWEEN SPACE STUDIOS
TAYLOR HAWKINS X A WORLDWIDE MAGAZINE
VOLUME 5, ISSUE 5. AUTUMN 2024
TALENT TAYLOR HAWKINS (THE MANAGEMENT.NYC, THE DRAGONILY AGENCY) ★ PHOTOGRAPHER SEAN DOUGHERTY ★ WARDROBE STYLIST GAOUSSOU A KADER SOGODOGO ★ BEAUTY JUAN ALBERTO BAZAN ★ CREATIVE DIRECTOR + PRODUCER ISAAC TAYLOR SHANE ★ STYLIST ASSISTANT SKAYLA MUÑOZ ★ CASTING + PRODUCTION INVITE ONLY PRODUCTION ★ STUDIO BETWEEN SPACE STUDIO
JILIJAH X FINE ASS FRONTS X A WORLDWIDE MAGAZINE
VOLUME 5, ISSUE 5. AUTUMN 2024
TALENT JILIJAH X FINE ASS FRONTS ★ PHOTOGRAPHER E. FRANCOISE LINO ★ WARDROBE STYLIST GAOUSSOU A KADER SOGODOGO ★ BEAUTY SHAKEELAH GRAHAM ★ VIDEOGRAPHER CORINNE BOBROW-WILLIAMS ★ CREATIVE DIRECTOR + PRODUCER Isaac Taylor Shane ★ PHOTO ASSISTANT Nafisah Crumity ★ CASTING + PRODUCTION INVITE ONLY PRODUCTION ★ STUDIO Alchemical Studios CAT FRANK KILLMONGER ANSARI-ROBERTS. GRILLZ BY FINE ASS FRONTS
ANIKÉ, SARAN AND SHANIKA X A WORLDWIDE MAGAZINE
VOLUME 5, ISSUE 5. AUTUMN 2024
TALENT ANIKÉ THOMAS, SARAAN KONATE, SHANIKA HERMANSTEIN ★ PHOTOGRAPHER JAE MERCADO ★ WARDROBE STYLIST SAMMY PALMA ★ BEAUTY JOHANA MONTOYA, DONOVAN SANS CESSE ★ CREATIVE DIRECTOR + PRODUCER ISAAC TAYLOR SHANE ★ PHOTO ASSISTANT NAFISAH CRUMITY ★ STYLING ASSISTANTS AISHA MICOURT + KIKA NARANJO ★ CASTING + PRODUCTION INVITE ONLY PRODUCTION ★ STUDIO ALCHEMICAL STUDIOS
KENJI’S LEADING THE WAY
Lately Kenji has been trusting what feels good, and it all started with him surrounding himself with friends he can trust and tapping into his inner voice.
A PIECE OF WERK: DARIUS THE BARBARIAN ON UNLEASHING AUTHENTICITY AND BOLDNESS IN MUSIC
In a world where authenticity often feels like a buzzword, Darius The Barbarian stands out as a genuine beacon of originality and fearlessness. Recently, I had the opportunity to delve into the mind of this boundary-pushing musician whose alter ego, Darius The Barbarian, encapsulates a bold, cutthroat spirit that challenges the conventional limits of artistry. From his EP MOUTHWERK to his brand new LP Body Gospel, Darius shares his journey, creative process, and the essence of being unapologetically true to oneself. In this candid interview, he offers advice to Black creatives worldwide and reveals the depth of his multifaceted persona that transcends music.
MALACHI OF ‘GOOD LIVES CREW’ TALKS RED FLAGS, THE CYCLES OF DEATH IN CREATIVITY & WHY HE THINKS HE MAY BE A FAILED ARTIST IN THIS LIFETIME
I met Malachi about a year and a half ago after I was invited to a Space Cade7’s show at Arlene’s Grocery in the Lower East Side. It was a relatively warm night, the venue was packed and I was front row. When Malachi raps he does more than flow, he dances, he levitates. His energy can be felt radiating through the room, it is hard to stand still when you watch the way his feet move around the stage, weaving in and out of all the other artists that make up the group previously known as Space Cade7s. A year and a half later— I am sitting with Malachi outside of Head Sound Records. He is more somber. It is another warm night. Malachi lights a joint, puts on the new Hiatus Kaiyote record, “Love Heart Cheat Code,” and we talk intimately about past lives, religion, influences, and the history behind the collective currently known as the Good Lives Crew.
ZAI, A PUNK RAP ICON IN THE MAKING!
During a viral freestyle, artist and designer Zai raps, “I am full of contradictions, but damn is that a crime.” Being a Trans, Black, Jewish, Gay man, this line sums up Zai’s unique perspective and mission to show better representation to often underrepresented groups. In a conversation over Zoom, we talked about this, intersectionality, and his upcoming album, Saturn’s Doula.
CORINNE BOBROW-WILLIAMS ON BEAUTY, LIBERATION & WHY WE SHOULD TALK ABOUT MONEY MORE
I recently had the honor of sitting with the multi-hyphenate and gentle-spirited Corinne Bobrow-Williams on a sunny day in Bedstuy. We grabbed a tea from September Café and sat on a stoop, talking for hours about their beginnings in photography, posing feminine bodies in front of recycled backdrops, how the South informed the way they see the world at large, the beauty of being Black, and the exploitative nature of money. Corinne’s presence and the gems of wisdom they left with me during our conversation were the breaths of fresh air I needed on an otherwise sweltering Tuesday. I hope you find the same.
HOW AN EYE FOR THE MUNDANE AND A LOVE FOR RAWNESS KEEPS ADBI IBRAHIM IN THE RIGHT ROOMS
Abdi provides a clean-cut sense of realness when directing and contributing to his art as well in conversation. Accolades include but limited to directing commercials starring Venus Williams and shoots for Baby Keem on Billboard Magazine, Abdi is still only widening his range in the industry. We spoke on family, travel, and goals of working alongside more big names.
MAKE-UP, HAIR, DANCE, PHOTOGRAPHY, & MODELING: Steps by Jeannette Williams on her path to becoming the creative enigma she’s always wanted to be.
Lots of people call themselves multidisciplinary arts, all encompassing arts, but not everyone has the portfolio to back it like Jean does. Entrusted with the hair and makeup of icons such as the Clermont Twins, JT, and Dreamdoll; her face on the occasional Brandon Blackwood campaign the list only goes on and grows further by the week with Jean. All this in the effort to be able to get her creative visions just right. Now tapped into photography, Jean now has her feet in everyone’s place on set. Nonetheless, she took some time to let me know how going with the flow was her way out of the box and let me know what mental switches happen behind and in front of cameras.