A Winston-Salem, NC native, Recording Artist, Songwriter, Actor and Model, 2AM Ricky (J. Ahmir Vines) is breaking barriers and making strides in the industry. As an advocate for the LGBTQ community and an openly transgender rapper, he 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 marginalized communities and trans awareness, he collaborates in the brand strategy, creative direction and artist development of queer and black 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. CeCe Peniston)" peaking at #1 on the LGBT Urban Charts for 10 weeks. He has several sync placements with acting credits including HereTV's "Blackville", Roll the Dice's film, "Young and Reckless" , and Trevor Project's "TrevorSpace" national campaign. A published model, he was seen in the 2021 Atlanta Polo Classic Fashion Week (Alani Taylor), Lindbergh's 2018 Fall campaign, and was the first Trans Man to grace the cover of Obvious Magazine in the 2022 Fashion Edition. Behind the scenes, Ricky is a notable songwriter and keynote speaker with expertise in brand partnerships, social media marketing and diversity & inclusion. He has helped educators, industry professionals and community leaders nationwide to define language and best practices for transgender healthcare and education, intersectionality, inclusive branding, wellness for transmen, diversity in marketing, and mental health within the music industry. Ricky is currently Manager of Social Media & Pop Culture for Lambda Legal, utilizing his influence and platform to bridge the gap between BIPOC / TGNC communities and the political culture . In 2023, he received the Artist Impact Award for his ongoing community work and efforts towards a more inclusive music industry and culture. He recently released his new album "Listen If You're Lonely", a musical exploration of mental health, relationships and life from a black masculine perspective.
Connect with 2am Ricky on Instagram: @2amricky or Website: 2amricky.com
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