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Chris Classic is not your average renaissance man! Not only is he an American Music Award-winning recording artist with tracks that can be heard on movie soundtracks like “Alvin and the Chipmunks,” “Just Wright,” “Horrible Bosses,” and more, but he is an entrepreneur, social media influencer, and founder of the lifestyle brand Savoir Faire. “I feel like authenticity kind of allows you to be timeless and that’s what I aim for,” said Classic in an interview with Will Lucas on the latest episode of Black Tech Green Money. Classic always understands his assignment simply by showing up as his authentic self. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chris Classic™️ ©️ (@mrchrisclassic) “For me, authenticity doesn’t go out of style,” continued Classic who gained popularity just from sharing different parts of his day as he was on a mission to dispel myths about Black fathers. He is known for sharing intimate moments of his life including what it’s like to be an amazing co-parent and...
Black excellence is more than just a trendy phrase – it’s a lifestyle practiced by today’s rising millennial moguls. From entrepreneurs and CEOs to social media influencers and media personalities, these Black men are walking their respective paths to becoming the industry’s next big thing. Read more about these influential leaders below. Kid Fury Photo Credit: Craig Barritt/Getty Images As co-host of The Read, internet personality Kid Fury has come a long way to secure his place in the media and entertainment industry. Fury started his YouTube channel back in 2009 growing his fan base online by posting hilarious videos audiences gravitated to. Three years later, he found himself in New York City co-hosting comedy show and podcast, The Read , with his friend Crissle West . The wildly popular show was later picked up by Fuse, featuring special celebrity guests and beloved segments like Hot Tops and The Read. Fury has focused his time and talents on hosting live podcast shows, growing...
Family life can get strained once people venture into entrepreneurship. Some founders put having children on the back burner to pursue their dreams while others find ways to handle parenthood and running a startup. Chris Classic — a music writer, entrepreneur, and father of three — said balancing business and babies is “not the easiest route to go.” However, he believes finding time for self-care is the key to being a great parent and businessman. “If you got no rest, that meant you were grinding. I realized that taking care of yourself, your health, your sanity is super important to the balance,” Classic said. “There’s a level of intentionality that you have to have when raising your children, and there’s also a level of intentionality that you have to have with self-care.” He’s currently navigating sleepless nights because his baby girl is teething and has to find time to launch a new scent from his fragrance line Savoir Faire. Classic said he wants to expand the brand to offer...