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Yung Joc, Chico Bean, Karlous Miller and Ca$h from “TK-N-Ca$h” pictured with the beautiful “Wild ‘N Out” girls and crowd participants during “Wild ‘N Out: LIVE from the Barbershop” at Furious Styles Midtown in Atlanta on 

July 16, 2017

(ATLANTA ) –  JULY 17, 2017 – Yesterday, MTV’s “Wild ‘N Out” hosted a pop-up activation at Furious Styles Midtown – one of Atlanta’s trendiest barbershops.  Hundreds of guests arrived early for their chance to crack jokes and win cash and prizes. “Wild ‘N Out’ veteran Chico Bean and radio/tv personality Yung Joc co-hosted the hilarious event, which included games such as “What You Got, “Yo Mama Jokes,” “Hood Jeopardy,” “Trap Karaoke,” “Truth or Dare” and “Freestyle Battles.” Winners received cash, “Wild ‘N Out” merchandise and the winning freestyle battle team took home $1,000.

Later on during the event, comedians Karlous Miller and Shawty — who’ve both appeared on “Wild ‘N Out” — joined the fun. Music was provided by DJ Beestroh. Additional guests included comedians Darren Brand, Ronnie Jordan, Fat Man Ron, Tyler Chronicles, rapper Ca$h from TK-N-Cash and barber/”Ghost Brothers” cast member Marcus Harvey.

#WildNOut airs Thursdays at 11/10c on @MTV 

Click here to catch up on full episodes.  

Guests lined up early

The shop was packed as soon as the doors opened.

Comedian/Radio Personality Shawty hopped in the chair for a quick shape-up

 

Hosts Yung Joc and Chico Bean square off

 

One brave soul accepted the “Wild ‘N Out” Truth or Dare Challenge and gets the logo carved into his head courtesy of @kutzbykaine

 

There were lucky winners of all ages 

The freestyle battles were hilariously ruthless

 

Round for round, the jokes kept coming…

 

The Silver Rockets were victorious and walked away with $1000 cash.

No one stood a chance in a dance battle with this little one

 

 

Anyone could win cash…like these lovely ladies

 

She Show Out (right) and Grandma Louise (left) won the “What U Got” challenge and “Trap Karaoke”

Wild ‘N Out girl Christian snapped a selfie with celebrity barber Marcus Harvey

 

 

Comedian Tyler Chronicles (left) and Ronnie Jordan (right, in blue) were in the building as well

 

DJ Beestroh played hot beats all afternoon

Trap Karaoke had the barbershop turnt! 

 

#WildNOut airs Thursdays at 11/10c on @MTV 

 

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As the founder of Yvette Gavin Consulting LLC, a business columnist for Black Enterprise, and her notable work with the United States Government, Gavin proves to be one of the most qualified speakers for entrepreneurship. Gavin is an expert in growing small and large companies as well as navigating careers across changing landscapes which she proves in one of her books titled, Recalibrate! Navigating The Job Market With Confidence. She is an accomplished author, a certified Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program (PREP) facilitator; a certified life coach from the International Christian Coaching Association (ICCA), and a Joe Beam Family Dynamics certified facilitator. Her overall goal is to help others achieve their highest potential in their business, spiritual, and personal life.

For more information or media inquiries for Yvette Gavin please contact [email protected].

About Yvette Gavin

Yvette Gavin is an elite business development strategist, certified trainer, speaker,  and the founder of Yvette Gavin Consulting LLC. She is notably known for her work with the United States Government, her facilitation of relationship workshops for the U.S Consulate in Brazil, The Georgia National Guard, and her overall ability to build thriving workplaces through dynamic training programs.  Gavin is known for her ability to build high-performing information technology teams that deliver exceptional quality. She has held progressive leadership roles at Lockheed-Martin Aeronautical, Delta Air Lines, AT&T, Cbeyond, and Cox Communications.

Gavin holds a B.S. in Communications from Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, OK and is the recipient of various leadership and community awards. She received the Leadership Excellence Coin from the 78th Aviation Troop Command for her dedication to providing relationship training to Georgia’s soldiers, she is the recipient of the State of Georgia Governor’s Award for Outstanding Leadership and has received numerous leadership and process improvement awards from Fortune 500 companies

In addition to being a respected business strategist, Gavin is also a former reporter for the Atlanta Journal Constitution (AJC) and the Birmingham News, as well as a CNN Headline News (HLN) editor and manager of the Southeastern Bureau. She is an accomplished author, a certified Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program (PREP) facilitator; a certified life coach from the International Christian Coaching Association (ICCA); and a Joe Beam Family Dynamics certified facilitator. In addition to writing  Recalibrate! Navigating The Job Market With Confidence, she also authored What to Do After You Say I Do, combining her passion and experience of building thriving workplace and personal relationships. As a relationship expert Gavin has spoken at multiple conferences and appeared on numerous radio and television programs as an advisor. The Georgia National Guard Chaplaincy Corp bestowed upon Gavin the Exemplary Performance Award while serving as an instructor for the Strong Bonds Marriage Conference. Her overall goal is to help others achieve their highest potential in their business, spiritual, and personal life.

Gavin’s career and life’s work covers a broad spectrum of success that speaks highly of her talent and commitment to excellence. Remaining consistent with her deep conviction and passion to help others grow; Gavin is currently accepting opportunities as a keynote speaker for female empowerment and inspirational conferences. Her goal with every speaking opportunity is to educate, inspire and empower. For more information about Yvette Gavin visit www.YvetteGavin.com. For all media inquiries contact [email protected].

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(NEW YORK) — July 21, 2017 –iOne Digital’s provocative platform,
CASSIUS (www.cassiuslife.com), sets the month of July ablaze with fresh, transformative content. The new cover, entitled Heat x Seekers, gives readers insight on how to have the most LIT summer by spotlighting the hottest music, entertainment, and lifestyle events.

In addition to the popular CASSIUS Life Series featuring Columbia Records recording artist, Dej Loaf, CASSIUS continues to expand its original slate of programming with two new video franchises: Otherworlds and Rooks.

Otherworlds (sponsored by Toyota) is a subculture series that launches by spotlighting social media phenom and NYC Cycle Squad Founder, D-Block, as he and his crew of bikers play by their own rules and ride from sun up to sundown. Rooks (sponsored by HBO) is the brand new sports platform that highlights the first year of the athletic journey. This month’s Rooks feature is Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ newest running back addition, Jeremy McNichols.

Rounding out the month is the introduction of the HelloBeautiful Editorial Team, aka “The Beautifuls,” to CASSIUS readers through the “Digital Dolls” series presented by Shea Moisture. Spearheaded by style maven and CASSIUS Executive Director of Style, Marielle Bobo, “Digital Dolls” sets out to have women identify, embrace, and celebrate their individuality.

“After checking out CASSIUS this month, there are no excuses for not having the most lit summer ever! We bring it to you from day parties to the best summer looks. But if it’s too hot for that, then join the cool kids and peep all the edgy video series debuting this summer on CASSIUS. It’s going down right here!” says Kierna Mayo, SVP, Content & Brands, iONE Digital.

Visit www.cassiuslife.com and connect via social media on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook at @cassiuslife.

About iONE Digital
iONE Digital (previously known as Interactive One) is the dominant digital media platform for brands to reach urban enthusiasts. A division of Urban One, Inc. (formerly known as Radio One [NASDAQ: UONE and UONEK, urban1.com]), iONE Digital reaches 24MM+ monthly digital consumers across a network of online destinations comprised of two platforms – CASSIUS, inclusive of CassiusLife (Millennial Lifestyle & Culture), GlobalGrind ( Millennial Pop Culture), HelloBeautiful (Women’s Lifestyle) and NewsOne (News/Affluent); and BHM DIGITAL, inclusive of Bossip (Pop Culture & Entertainment), Hip-Hop Wired (Hip-Hop News & Music) and MadameNoire (Women’s Lifestyle) – as well as other Urban One owned and operated properties and affiliates. iOne Digital was launched in 2008 by Urban One, to complement its existing portfolio of media companies targeting Black Americans. Since then, its news, entertainment, video and lifestyle content has driven its growth. Today, iONE Digital is the largest distributer of urban digital content in the country and through its relationship with other Urban One companies, is the only fully integrated multimedia company that powerfully reaches over 82% of Black Americans. For more information, visit www.ionedigital.com

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