About Brian James
Brian James is a media and entertainment veteran with over 13 years of major-market experience. Born in Alexandria, Virginia, Brian has served as a top-rated radio host in cities like Washington, D.C, Buffalo, NY, Indianapolis, IN, and Baltimore, MD. His career is anchored by a bachelor’s degree in media productions (Salisbury University, ‘12) and a master’s degree in public relations (U. of MD-GC, ‘20).
The people are his passion. He seeks to build powerful connections through various arts and media tools to foster a positive impact on society. His voice is used to amplify the campaigns of various communities like mental health awareness groups, education initiatives, and urban development groups. He frees himself through fiction writing and has penned 4 novels that use fantasy-scapes to positively influence the hearts who read them.
Brian leads by faith and believes that love is the North Star to paradise.
East Baltimore drivers will soon see increased speed enforcement near local schools as the city rolls out two new speed cameras aimed at improving safety for students and residents. The Baltimore City Department of Transportation announced that enforcement will begin on or shortly after Monday at the following locations: The cameras will operate weekdays from […]
Kanye West has officially revealed the track list for his upcoming album Bully, doing so through a newly launched website that’s also selling physical editions of the project. The rollout was understated but intentional. The site offers vinyl records, CDs, cassettes, and box sets tied to the album, including a collectible set featuring the grills […]
Attorneys for Sean “Diddy” Combs are pushing back against his prison sentence, accusing the judge who oversaw the case of unfairly influencing the outcome. According to TMZ, Combs’ legal team has filed an appeal seeking to overturn his 50-month federal sentence, handed down just months after he was convicted on two counts of violating the […]
Missy Elliott is taking a moment to show gratitude after reaching a milestone no other female rapper has achieved. The Virginia native has officially become the first woman in hip-hop history to earn six consecutive platinum studio albums, a run that cements her legacy as one of the genre’s most influential artists. Following the news, […]
Xania Monet is addressing the backlash surrounding her rise in music, directly and unapologetically, in a new song aimed at her critics. Released Friday, December 19, “Say My Name With Respect” features the AI-generated singer responding to growing skepticism about her place in the industry. Monet was created using artificial intelligence by Mississippi poet Telisha ‘Nikki’ Jones, and her […]
Wes Moore has signed a new executive order aimed at tackling Maryland’s rising energy bills and pushing for long-term affordability across the state. The order, titled Building an Affordable and Reliable Energy Future, is designed to address what Moore calls a system that no longer works for consumers. He pointed to outdated policies, an aging power grid, […]
Federal and local authorities say multiple drug trafficking operations have been shut down in West Baltimore’s Penn North neighborhood, months after a deadly mass overdose drew national attention to the area. On Friday, the DEA and Baltimore Police Department announced the takedown of three alleged drug organizations they say were operating in the neighborhood following a joint investigation that […]
Cardi B has fans doing a double take after suggesting she might not be in a rush to return to the United States following a recent trip overseas. During an Instagram Live session from Saudi Arabia, the rapper shared her experience in the country and hinted that she’s seriously enjoying life there. So much so, that she […]
Pusha T, long known as one of hip-hop’s sharpest and most feared battle rappers, says he’s officially stepping away from the diss-track world, and embracing a new chapter centered on artistry, not conflict (yay!). In a new conversation with Consequence, the Clipse veteran said he has no interest in returning to lyrical warfare or fueling the […]
Another major restaurant is preparing to leave Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. The Cheesecake Factory announced it will close its Harborplace location on January 24, 2026, ending nearly three decades at one of the city’s most recognizable waterfront destinations. “After extensive review and analysis, the company made the difficult decision to discontinue operation of our restaurant in Baltimore,” the […]
Both sides jointly request a revised timeline that pushes Drake’s brief to January 2026, UMG’s response to March, and Drake’s reply to April.
SZA is calling out what she believes is blatant “misogynoir” in the way actress Cynthia Erivo has been treated during the Wicked: For Good press tour and she wants the negativity to stop. The five-time Grammy winner responded Friday to an Instagram reel highlighting the wave of online mockery aimed at Erivo over the past […]