The Billboard Music Awards 2021 did not disappoint. Last night the stars came out in high fashion ready to hear their names announced one after the other. The big winners were clearly

Drake, taking home the Artist of the Decade award

Houston Native Trae the Truth, winning the Change Maker Award

The Weeknd, who won way too many awards to even count

The ladies were reppin extra hard as well- from Doja Cat’s eccentric outfit to Kehlani’s stunning red dress.

What was most clear last night is that there would be no Music awards without the contribution of Black people, and it showed last night. We are talented beyond compare, will continue to amaze the world with OUR gifts.

MIC DROP!

I was born into the business, and have been exposed to the dynamic effect the Defender has had on the Houston Black community since I was a little boy. I received my BA in Finance from Morehouse College...