2am Ricky

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An advocate for the LGBTQ community and an openly transgender rapper, Winston-Salem, NC native 2AM Ricky is shifting hip-hop into a more inclusive culture, one song and conversation at a time. Known for utilizing his platform for the uplifting of marginally perceived communities and trans awareness, he collaborates on the brand strategy, creative direction and artist development of BIPOC queer & female creatives while providing inclusion and safety education to labels, non-profit organizations, and corporations. In 2021, Ricky became the First Black Transgender Male Artist to land #1 on any music chart, with his single "Whatchu On (ft. <a href="spotify:artist:5UoVLCWzOKMIJ9iioof9OD" data-name="CeCe Peniston">CeCe Peniston</a>)" peaking at #1 on the LGBT Urban Charts and was the first Trans Man to grace the cover of Obvious Magazine in the 2022 Fashion Edition. He has several credits including CeCe Peniston, Tyler Perry Studios, Bad Boys LA, and more. Through his craft, Ricky has helped educators, industry professionals and community leaders nationwide to define language and best practices for transgender healthcare and education, intersectionality, inclusive strategies, wellness for transmen, and mental health within the music industry. In 2023, he received the Artist Impact Award for his ongoing community work and efforts towards a more inclusive music industry and culture.