Thursday, June 30, 2016
Tuesday, June 28, 2016
Sunday, June 26, 2016
Friday, June 24, 2016
WENDY RAQUEL ROBINSON - 2016 McDonald's 365Black Awards Honoree at ESSENCE Festival covered by Kingi Knox for The GREATEST Fan
Wendy Raquel Robinson is an award-winning actress, producer, director and host. Her groundbreaking role on “The Game” earned her a 2015 NAACP Image Award nomination. Robinson’s artistic background in acting, dancing, directing, writing, producing and choreographing displays her passion as she strives for excellence in her career as an artist/scholar. Robinson has received many accolades for her work in the community. When not working on set, Robinson focuses her attention on her passion and purpose — working with youth and the performing arts at her school, Amazing Grace Conservatory.
The 13th annual McDonald’s® 365Black® Awards are set to bring every day heroes and celebrities from across the country to the New Orleans Theater at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. The lively annual event will take place during ESSENCE Festival® weekend and recognize exceptional leaders who make positive contributions to the African-American community.
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TONI BRAXTON - 2016 McDonald's 365Black Awards Honoree at ESSENCE Festival covered by Kingi Knox for The GREATEST Fan
Toni Braxton’s distinctive sultry vocal blend of R&B, pop, jazz and gospel became an instantaneous international sensation when she came forth with her first solo recording in 1992. Today, with over 60 million albums sold worldwide and six GRAMMY Awards, Toni Braxton is recognized as one of the most outstanding
The 13th annual McDonald’s® 365Black® Awards are set to bring every day heroes and celebrities from across the country to the New Orleans Theater at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. The lively annual event will take place during ESSENCE Festival® weekend and recognize exceptional leaders who make positive contributions to the African-American community.
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DONOVAN SMITH - 2016 McDonald's 365Black Awards Honoree at ESSENCE Festival covered by Kingi Knox for The GREATEST Fan
Donovan Smith is a 13 year old social-entrepreneur from Albuquerque, New Mexico,
The 13th annual McDonald’s® 365Black® Awards are set to bring every day heroes and celebrities from across the country to the New Orleans Theater at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. The lively annual event will take place during ESSENCE Festival® weekend and recognize exceptional leaders who make positive contributions to the African-American community.
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LAUREN SEROYER - 2016 McDonald's 365Black Awards Honoree at ESSENCE Festival covered by Kingi Knox for The GREATEST Fan
Lauren Seroyer is a 16-year-old high school student committed to being the change she wants like to see in her community. After interacting with
a fellow student who confided in her that he did not have enough food at home, the honor roll student immediately knew that she had to do something to help. As a result, she developed the Community Assistance & Resource Effort (CARE) Closet program which provides students with completely confidential on-site access to a school-based food pantry. After the successful implementation of the program at her school, she competed, as the only teen participant, in a United Way shark-tank style competition and won $25,000 that allowed her to place CARE Closets in high schools throughout Gwinnett County, GA, the largest county in the state.
The 13th annual McDonald’s® 365Black® Awards are set to bring every day heroes and celebrities from across the country to the New Orleans Theater at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. The lively annual event will take place during ESSENCE Festival® weekend and recognize exceptional leaders who make positive contributions to the African-American community.
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LARRY TRIPPLETT - 2016 McDonald's 365Black Awards Honoree at ESSENCE Festival covered by Kingi Knox for The GREATEST Fan
Larry Tripplett has been selected for the 2016 365Black McDonald’s Owner/Operator Award. Tripplett plans to never retire. In addition to running eight restaurants, Tripplett is a licensed real estate broker and investor. He has been active in the National Black McDonald’s Operators Association (NBMOA) for more than 20 years. He plans to continue to do what he loves, operating his businesses and supporting non-profit activities that promote the general betterment of the community and the education of youth.
The 13th annual McDonald’s® 365Black® Awards are set to bring every day heroes and celebrities from across the country to the New Orleans Theater at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. The lively annual event will take place during ESSENCE Festival® weekend and recognize exceptional leaders who make positive contributions to the African-American community.
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LONNIE BUNCH III - 2016 McDonald's 365Black Awards Honoree at ESSENCE Festival covered by Kingi Knox for The GREATEST Fan
Lonnie Bunch III is a historian, author, curator, educator and
founding director of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American
History and Culture. In this position he is working to set the museum’s
mission, coordinate its fundraising and membership campaigns, developing its
collections, establishing cultural partnerships and overseeing the design and
construction of the museum’s building. Rooted in his belief that the museum
exists now, although the building is not in place, he is designing a
high-profile program of traveling exhibitions and public events ranging from
panel discussions and seminars to oral history and collecting workshops.
The 13th annual McDonald’s® 365Black® Awards are set to bring every day heroes and celebrities from across the country to the New Orleans Theater at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. The lively annual event will take place during ESSENCE Festival® weekend and recognize exceptional leaders who make positive contributions to the African-American community.
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CHARLES "Peanut" TILLMAN - 2016 McDonald's 365Black Awards Honoree at ESSENCE Festival covered by Kingi Knox for The GREATEST Fan
Charles
“Peanut” Tillman is a 13-year professional football veteran and a
decorated philanthropist. Tillman has been recognized around the league and
country for his extensive work in the community. He was named the NFL Walter
Payton Man of the Year (2013), a Salute
to Service honoree (2012) and more. Founded in 2005 by Charles and Jackie
Tillman, The Charles Tillman Cornerstone Foundation is dedicated to providing
opportunities and resources to children and families in need. Since its
inception, The Foundation has impacted the lives of more than 1 million
children in the Chicago-area through four core programs: Charles’ Locker, Field
of Dreams, TendHer Heart and the Tiana Fund.
The 13th annual McDonald’s® 365Black® Awards are set to bring every day heroes and celebrities from across the country to the New Orleans Theater at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. The lively annual event will take place during ESSENCE Festival® weekend and recognize exceptional leaders who make positive contributions to the African-American community.
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Thursday, June 23, 2016
Wednesday, June 22, 2016
9 GREAT Radio Partners promote ESSENCE Festival and Kingi Knox for The GREATEST Fan with High Fan Fare
Special THANKS to
Rushion McDonald for Direction of the Content Format and Theme Song, which FANS are calling with a Jazzy Vibe.
Special THANKS to
9 GREAT Radio Partners for
The GREATEST Fan hosted by Kingi Knox
Please Meet and Support our Radio Partners show at
www.thegreatestfan.com
The
Carlos Brown Show
Inside
Grambling Athletics with Santoria Black
The
Sports Beat with Santoria Black
Stephen M. Foster
On Laying Down the Law ESPN San
Antonio
Donny Epting on IN THE ZONE
Andre Melton on The Flex Zone,
FOX Sports 1340 AM
Charles Whitfield with V101.9 Radio
&
Beasley Media Group INC.
Jermaine Simpson on
The Evening Show at Heaven 97
Doc Lewis Gospel Show on 90.7 KFSR
What’s going on? w/ Nate Brown and
Kevin Allen
FOX Sports 1280AM
Monday, June 20, 2016
Sunday, June 19, 2016
Thursday, June 16, 2016
ESSENCE Festival FANS please join Kingi Knox for The GREATEST Fan of JW Marriott Happy Hour at the JW Marriott on Friday and Saturday from 5 PM to 7 PM. Kingi Knox will be interviewing CELEBRITIES and FANS 4th of July weekend and hanging out for Happy Hour drinking Marriott's Signature Drink Kingi's SWIRL. Cheers!
Wednesday, June 15, 2016
JW Marriott and Kingi Knox Presents The GREATEST Fan of Happy Hour featuring Kingi's SWIRL during ESSENCE Festival Weekend on Friday and Saturday from 5 PM to 7 PM. JW Marriott and Kingi wants to know are YOU The GREATEST Fan of ESSENCE Festival?
Special THANKS to Caroline and Kate at
Casual Fridays for
The GREATEST Fan of JW Marriott Happy Hour Promo
Special THANKS to Rushion McDonald
for Radio Segment Direction with
NEW Content Format and NEW Theme Song
TEAM KINGI thank you sooooooooooooooo much for your GREAT work!
Radio segments Produced by: Pmega, Michael Brown, and John Baldivia
Project Manager: Pmega
New Theme Song Produced and Written by: Pmega, Jkeys, and Kingi
Original Theme Song Produced and Written by: Dre Mason, Big Shye, and Kingi
Theme song instrumental: Money Slim
www.thegreatestfan.tv Web Design: Matt Young
Makeup Designer: Joseph Broussard and Madeby Rodney
Hair Designer: Shenell Brown
Trainer: Darcus Townsend
Social Media Consultant: Judy Klein
Publicist: Judy Klein
Online Producer: P Megea, Phil Jacobs, and Cory Hill
Online Coordinator: Staphany Sparks and Ariel Bettis
Creative Logo Direction: Saydi Molina
Stylists: Diedre Collins & Phyllis Robinson
Photographer: Don Pearson, Edward Buckles, & Gilda Starks
Syndication Consultant: CB-S Management
Project Manager and Content Producer: Mark Carroll
Web Designer: Matt Young
Radio Producer: Big Herc
Sunday, June 12, 2016
Thursday, June 9, 2016
Tuesday, June 7, 2016
SUNDAY- EMPOWERMENT STAGE Covered By Kingi Knox for The GREATEST Fan
Sunday, July 3- EMPOWERMENT STAGE
2016 ESSENCE Festival Speakers
Faith Evans
Candy West
Keke Wyatt
George Potts Young And Church Friends
DJ Charles "BAM BAM" Belonge
Tyronne Foster And The Arc Singers
Josh Kagler And Hamonistics Praise Crusade
Cheryl Wills
Brian Courtney Wilson
Bishop Lester Love And The City Of Love
The Clark Sisters
Keyondra Lockett
Yolanda Adams
CHRISTINA
Kierra Sheard
Latice Crawford
Travis Greene
Alexis Spight
Tasha Page Lockhart
SATURDAY- EMPOWERMENT STAGE Covered By Kingi Knox for The GREATEST Fan
Saturday, July 2- EMPOWERMENT STAGE
2016 ESSENCE Festival Speakers
Iyanla Vanzant
Tyra Banks
Soledad O'Brien
DJ Charles "BAM BAM" Belong
Sybrina Fulton
Lezley McSpadden
Lucy McBath
Dr. Steve Perry
Maya Azucena
Mayor Mitchell Landrieu
Todrick Hall
Misty Copeland
Mayor Tony Yarber
Reverend Al Sharpton
Dr. John B. King JR.
Mayor Karen Weaver
George Potts Young And Church Friends
FRIDAY- EMPOWERMENT STAGE Covered by Kingi Knox for The GREATEST Fan
Friday, July 1, 2016- EMPOWERMENT STAGE
2016 ESSENCE Festival Line UP
Michelle Williams
Claudia Jordan
Patina Miller
Cookie Johnson
Phaedra Parks
Terry McMillan
Charles Divins
DJ Charles "Bam Bam" Belonge
George Potts Young and Church Friends
Tank and The Bangas
Melissa Harris Perry
Louisiana Senator Karen Carter Peterson
Dr. Julianne Malveaux
Nicole Paultre-Bell
Tichina Arnold
Monday, June 6, 2016
ESSENCE ANNOUNCES PUFF DADDY & THE FAMILY LINE UP
ESSENCE ANNOUNCES “PUFF DADDY & THE FAMILY” LINE UP:
French Montana, Lil’ Kim, Mase and Faith Evans to Join Puff Daddy to Close Out
2016 ESSENCE Festival in New Orleans
(New York, NY) June 6, 2016 - ESSENCE announced today that French Montana, Lil’ Kim, MASE and Faith Evans will join Puff Daddy in New Orleans on Sunday, July 3rd for the 2016 ESSENCE Festival presented by Coca-Cola. The exclusive closing performance will wrap up the extended 4th of July weekend of entertainment featuring Kendrick Lamar, Mariah Carey, Maxwell, Common, New Edition, Jeremih, Ciara and Andra Day, among many others.
Read more on the exclusive story here.
More than 40 acts will perform across five stages in the Superdome throughout the weekend—on the Festival’s renowned Mainstage and in the intimate Superlounges.
For more information about ticket sales and accommodations and for the latest news about the ESSENCE FESTIVAL, visit ESSENCE FESTIVAL www.essencefestival.com, join the festival community by following us on Twitter @essencefest #EssenceFest and become a fan of 2016 ESSENCE FESTIVAL on Facebook.
Sponsors of the 2016 ESSENCE Festival in New Orleans include presenting sponsor Coca-Cola, major sponsors Ford, McDonald’s, State Farm, Verizon, Walmart and official Beauty & Style Sponsor ESSENCE Beauty Box.
Sunday, June 5, 2016
Saturday, June 4, 2016
FANS are remembering Muhammad Ali around the world
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Muhammad Ali is The GREATEST of ALL TIME.
My show was named in honor of
Muhammad Ali..."I AM THE GREATEST".
With "The GREATEST" affirmation you will do GREAT things...You will meet GREAT people...and your accomplishments will be GREAT!
The GREATEST Fan has given me the opportunity to cover GREAT celebrity interviews, meet GREAT Fans and attend GREAT VIP events.
WE ARE THE GREATEST!!!
My prayers and thoughts are with Muhammad Ali FANS, Friends, and Family.
Rest in Peace Cassius Clay😇
Muhammad Ali GREATNESS is remembered by FANS All Over The World
FANS are remembering
Muhammad Ali around the world.
My show was named in honor of
Muhammad Ali..."I AM THE GREATEST".
With "The GREATEST" affirmation you will do GREAT things...You will meet GREAT people...and your accomplishments will be GREAT!
The GREATEST Fan has given me the opportunity to cover GREAT celebrity interviews, meet GREAT Fans and attend GREAT VIP events.
WE ARE THE GREATEST!!!
My prayers and thoughts are with Muhammad Ali FANS, Friends, and Family.
Rest in Peace Cassius Clay😇