With only two weeks left until The Kickback, Cxmmunity is excited to share the 2025 guests and panelists that will help you level up your content, brand and community.
The Kickback, Cxmmunity’s award-winning cultural celebration, brings together gaming, music, sports, and entertainment under one roof on December 10 at the historic Buckhead Theatre in Atlanta.
Find the full event agenda here on The Kickback’s official website.
The event is free and open to the public. RSVP here.
Special Guests
Kenny Mason – Atlanta Rapper, Producer and Songwriter
Atlanta’s own Kenny Mason is redefining the city's sound by fearlessly blending rap, rock, and raw emotion. Releasing his latest EP ‘Pup Pack: 1st Shift’, his music fuses Southern grit with alternative energy. As the headliner for The Kickback's concert experience, Mason will cap the evening with an unforgettable performance.
Dallas Young Dupree – Actor & Content Creator (Netflix, Cobra Kai)
Actor Dallas Dupree Young is recognized for his notable roles on Nickelodeon and Netflix, including a recurring part in The Fosters and a starring role in the sitcom Cousins for Life. More recently, in 2021, he joined the cast of the Netflix series Cobra Kai, the sequel to The Karate Kid films.
Read more about Dallas here.
Supreme Sensai – Content Creator & Host
With over 15 years of casual gaming experience and a background in social media management and unique marketing techniques, Supreme Sensai joins this year’s Kickback as an official panelist. During the pandemic, she worked on projects for Xbox, Space Jam: A New Legacy, Verizon, Discover, and Nike - House of Hoops. As a part-time content creator on Twitch, Supreme passionately advocates for more representation in the industry while growing her community and the Cxmmunity brand.
Stalley – Music Artist & Creator
Stalley first gained attention for his 2011 mixtape Lincoln Way Nights, showcasing a signature laid-back style and introspective lyrics. He later signed with Rick Ross' Maybach Music Group, releasing his debut album, Ohio, which featured Rick Ross on the single “One More Shot”. He’s gone on to independently release several projects, including his latest “Gamla Kyrkogatan.”
Manni Supreme – Radio Host & Media Entrepreneur
Manni Supreme is an Atlanta-based radio personality, comedian, YouTuber, and event host who has reached millions online and entertained crowds at events ranging from college parties to youth summits. Known for his tireless work ethic, Manni will be speaking on the power of work ethic in the entertainment industry and in his career! Recently, he joined Power 105.3 for their daily shows from 5-7PM ET.
Read more about Manni here.
Notable Panelists
Chris Peay
Chris is the Co-Founder & Chief Marketing Officer of Cxmmunity Media. From the HBCU Esports League to millions of dollars in scholarships for students, his work at the brand has uplifted and elevated the community.
Evensya
Evensya is a content creator based in Atlanta and known for bringing to life stunning and creative cosplays.
Read more about Evensya here.
ContraViction
ContraViction is a content creator that brings her love for nostalgic retro consoles and game store hunting to life. She founded the Game Store Hunters for Atlanta collectors and to help discover local game store.
Read more about ContraViction here.
Mirtha Donastorg
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Mirtha Donastorg is a reporter on The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s business team focusing on Black wealth, entrepreneurship, and minority-owned businesses as well as innovation at Atlanta’s HBCUs. Most recently, she was the HBCU Innovation Editor at The Plug, exploring research, business and tech innovations coming from Historically Black Colleges and Universities. (via The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Troop
Troop is the Founder of Trap Sushi. Launched in 2019, Trap Sushi is an anime and cosplay-themed event merges the best of the Atlanta's cultural diversity with captivating allure or Japanese pop culture. In partnership with Cxmmunity, Trap Sushi recently hosted Atlanta's first anime and gaming crossover event, Atlanime.
TJ Bennett
TJ Bennett is the Co-Owner and Chief Executive Officer of SOLEPLAY. Soleplay brings together streetwear fashion, gaming culture, anime and comics under one roof.
Read more about TJ here.
Jeremy Hudson
Hudson is the Founder of Canvas Firm. He is an organizational psychologist, NCAA Leadership Consultant, sports leadership strategist, and former global culture director at Dell Technologies. Canvas Firm is a leadership & strategy consultancy dedicated to turning people potential into measurable performance.
Daniel Goldstein
Daniel Goldstein is the Senior Manager of Sports Marketing at The Coca-Cola Company.
Troy Carter, Jr.
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Carter Jr. is a partner and representative at Nothing Projects Interactive. The team is developing the mobile game OnlyHands in partnership with Republic Records.
Charles Johnson
Johnson is the Founder and Creative Technologist of Vega Studio. Vega Studio is a full-service design-tech creative agency that blends cutting-edge technology, cultural insight, and artistic execution to deliver next-generation creative solutions.
Sharesse Bembury-Coakley
Shareese is the Vice President of Business Development and Partnerships at CultureCon™ & The Creative Collective NYC™. CultureCon is the largest creative festival for creative entrepreneurs, creators and cultural influencers.
Read more about Shareese here.
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