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About J.R. Davis, Director of Content, Radio One & Reach Media

J.R. Bang is what happens when a radio frequency develops a personality disorder and refuses to be turned off.

Part media mind, part cultural instigator, he doesn’t “enter rooms” — he interrupts timelines. Equal parts Chicago grit and internet chaos, J.R. moves like he’s got breaking news in one pocket and a hot take in the other, both already trending before he says a word.

He’s the guy who’ll moderate a panel, hijack the conversation, ask the question everybody’s scared of, answer it himself, and somehow still get invited back. A walking contradiction: polished but reckless, strategic but loud, calculated but looks like he’s freestyling life in real time.

Built in studios, sharpened in group chats, and powered by equal parts ego, instinct, and “did he really just say that?” energy — J.R. Bang doesn’t just cover culture… he pokes it until it reacts.

If there’s a moment happening, he’s either already there or about to make it one.

This year’s headliners include the soulful Maxwell, who will perform alongside The Roots, festival founders and legends in their own right. Joining them is rock superstar Lenny Kravitz, whose dynamic presence is sure to captivate audiences, and Philadelphia’s very own hip-hop heavyweight, Meek Mill. The Roots Picnic further showcases a mix of genres, featuring popular […]

Michelle Obama’s new book is coming November 13th and to accompany the book, OUR first lady is going on tour! Obama is headed out on a 10-city tour to promote her book, with stops in Chicago, Los Angeles, Washington, D.C.,  Boston, Philadelphia, Brooklyn, Detroit, Denver, San Jose, and Dallas. Tickets for the event will be sold […]

Fans and celebrities including 76ers legend Julius Erving and Eagles star Malcolm Jenkins are gathered outside Philadelphia’s Criminal Justice Center Monday afternoon to rally for rapper Meek Mill. Meek is currently in jail at SCI Camp Hill near Harrisburg after a judge sentenced him to two to four years for violating probation. A petition with […]