Expert Witness Testimony

When issues of race, media, youth culture, or digital expression end up in the courtroom, I bring more than opinion—I bring evidence. As a Professor of Race and Media, a formerly signed recording artist and nationally recognized researcher on hip-hop culture and social media, I’ve served as an expert witness to help courts, legal teams, and policymakers understand the contexts that shape how young people of color create, communicate, and are perceived. My testimony connects scholarship to real-world impact, translating complex ideas into clear, actionable insights.

Evaluation/Consulting

Organizations hire me when they want to know not just what’s trending, but why it matters. I specialize in evaluating programs, curricula, and media initiatives aimed at engaging youth, fostering equity, and using digital platforms creatively. My consulting blends rigorous research methods with a creator’s sensibility—I don’t just crunch data, I decode culture. Whether advising a nonprofit on program design, helping a school system assess the impact of hip-hop-based education, or guiding a brand’s creative strategy, I center lived experience and evidence in equal measure.

SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

From lecture halls to boardrooms to community centers, I speak on how race, technology, and culture collide to shape identity and opportunity. My talks combine storytelling, scholarship, and hip-hop sensibilities to spark dialogue and inspire action. I’ve been invited to speak at universities, conferences, and cultural institutions across the country on topics ranging from digital creator culture to civic engagement through rap. Every keynote is crafted to meet the audience where they are—engaging, thought-provoking, and built to leave people rethinking what’s possible.