Champion of Hip Hop culture through the art of storytelling | Rap Artist | Writer | Filmmaker |
Descendent is a champion of black culture, at home and abroad. Through songwriting and filmmaking, the Harlem-based MC seeks to illuminate and celebrate the cultural strength of the Pan-African diaspora, specifically of African American art. Starting from his hometown of Newport News, Virginia, he dives into the roots of African American storytelling: music and oral history. They become his vehicle to not only remember the history of his ancestors but also connect with the communities around him.
He believes that through history, African Americans can liberate themselves creatively and financially. And furthermore, that it can relate to African people worldwide. He follows in the footsteps of his Hip-Hop forefathers. Both musicians such as Mos Def and Tupac, but also directors like John Singleton and Spike Lee. He invites you to join him on this journey.
Descendent
Despite facing obstacles, I maintain a smile and keep going.
🎤 Saturday, September 19th 4th Annual @AfricanAmericanDayParadeInc Get Involved Event 12PM-5PM.
🎤 Sunday, September 20th @AfricanAmericanDayParadeInc pre-parade show 10:30AM-12:30PM.
Making history one show at a time!
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Some notable Hip-Hop legends have indeed taken the stage in the Plaza of the Adam Clayton Powell Jr State Office Building…
This Saturday, September 19th between 12PM-5PM I’ll be making history and doing the same for the 4th Annual @AfricanAmericanDayParadeInc Get Involved: Community Literacy, Health, & Culture Celebration!
This is a free family event that everyone can enjoy. Looking forward to seeing you all there, so let’s unite and have fun together.
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I'm proud to announce that this Saturday, September 12th, I will be performing at the Goodbye Summer Festival for everyone to enjoy!
📍Bella Abzug Park
⏰ 4:00 PM
🎟️ FREE
Produced @coloredcolorsNY
Bring your energy & let’s have a good time.
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If I have a music video premiere event for my song ‘Keep Going,’ would you attend?
These are photos from my new music video ‘Keep Going’ directed by @juliusstukes! The premiere details are coming 🆙 🔜
1 month ago | [YT] | 10
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The fight for liberation & healthcare is a lifetime commitment. No matter the labels they give us or the pain passed down as sickness—we aren’t going anywhere. Today we celebrate #Juneteenth, honor #WorldSickleCellDay, crown ourselves Kings, & demand a universal cure. ✊🏾👑🩸
3 months ago | [YT] | 13
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I had a really good time on @bluethearchitect Bluecast episode #98! Hope you enjoy our conversation!
Be sure to like, comment, subscribe, & share! 👇🏽
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Respect to everyone putting their creativity out into the world. Job well done.
Bringing this energy to my next live set at Art In the Garden!
🗓️ Sat, June 20 (12-5PM)
📍 The Ring Garden (Dyckman & Riverside)
🎟️ FREE / Family-Friendly
👇🏽Flyer & full details below! 👇🏽
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Building a family tree can be one of life’s greatest blessings. But if you don’t talk about the heavy stuff first, the foundation can shake before the branches even have a chance to grow.
🌲 “Can We Just Talk?” explores that exact moment. When a young couple faces the beautiful, terrifying reality of building a future together, they have to decide if they’re standing together—or growing apart.
Will Beans & Zee figure it out? The cameras have officially stopped rolling, and the film has finally wrapped. You’ll find out the answer soon. Stay tuned. 👀
🎬 @BetweenLasLineasProductions Presents: “Can We Just Talk?”
🏆 Coming to a film festival near you soon!
The Crew:
✍️ Writer/Director: Angel
🎭 Cast: Beans (Descendent) & Zee (Cameisha)
🎥 Cinematography & BTS: Brayka
#independentfilm #storytelling #shortfilm #lovestory #filmfestival
3 months ago | [YT] | 14
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The voice and the drum have always been our medicine. Stepping into the lineage of the giants this weekend. 🎤
Whether a poet or emcee, the mission is to empower oppressed souls. Don’t stop sharing what you’re meant to say—lives depend on you living your purpose fully.
Pull up on me this Sunday, 5/31, for Spoken Word Sunday. Pure spoken word format, secret NYC spot, completely free.
Secret RSVP details: www.descendentmc.com
4 months ago | [YT] | 10
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No matter the lane, the mission doesn’t change.
Whether it’s stepping onto a stage, pushing past the wall on a long run, executing a vision behind a lens, or standing on the front lines for what’s right—the formula remains identical: You just have to keep going.
My latest song, “Keep Going,” isn’t a track about athletics. It’s a blueprint for anyone who has ever chosen a path of purpose over a path of comfort.
The weight gets heavy. The doubts get loud. The finish line moves. But the only real failure is looking back on your life wondering “what if?”
Choose the weight. Choose the purpose. Live it out right now so there’s zero room for regret later.
🏁 Drop ‘💯’ in the comments and I’ll send you the link to listen to “Keep Going” right now.
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