Mavericks on the Mic

Jason Jackson walked away from everything the world said he was supposed to chase—D1 football, six-figure job, social media clout—all to follow something bigger.

This is more than just talk. Jason is 23, but his wisdom hits like he’s been here for decades. We got into:

🎙️ Quitting football & finding identity outside the game
🎙️  Why chasing money won’t ever fulfill you
🎙️  Social media fame vs. real purpose
🎙️  Why popularity is dangerous for Christians today
🎙️ Trusting God when nothing makes sense

Jason tells us aboutabout sacrifice, faith, and why most people are scared to live fully for God. If you’ve ever felt stuck between comfort and calling, this one’s for you.

This convo is a masterclass on faith, discipline, and doing life God's way. Hit play, lock in, and let’s talk about it.

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Chapter Markers
00:00 - The Decision to Walk Away 
02:00 - The Identity Crisis: Who Am I Without Football?
05:55 - Rock Bottom & the Moment That Changed Everything
07:07 - The Song That Broke Me: “Keep Praying” 
12:28 - Popularity vs. Purpose: What Are You Really Chasing?
19:39 - The Truth About Christian Collabs & Social Media
25:26 - Why You Should Pray About Everything (Yes, EVERYTHING) 
37:23 - Sin, Struggles & Making the Right Choices
44:37 - What the Church Needs to Get Right About Influence
52:05 - The Trap of Comparison & Finding Your Own Path
57:08 - Why My Social Media Strategy is Just Obedience to God
1:07:07 - The Truth About Entrepreneurship & What Nobody Tells You

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We sat down with Naomi Raine, one of the foundational voices of Maverick City, to talk about what really went down behind the scenes. From the highs of Grammys and sold-out tours to the real-life struggles that come with growth, this episode is about keeping it real—no filters, no fluff.

Here’s the breakdown:
🎙️ The Foundation: How a collective of "unknowns" started a global movement.
🎙️ Challenges Faced: Handling public drama, internal politics, and staying focused on the mission.
🎙️ Faith First: Why everything we do points back to God, even when it gets messy.
🎙️ Reflections on Leadership: The wins, the losses, and what we’d do differently.

If you’ve ever wondered how faith intersects with business, creativity, and culture, this is for you. It’s about building something that lasts—while staying true to who you are and who you’re called to be.

Chapter Markers
00:00 - Real Talk Begins: Welcome to the unfiltered story of Maverick City
05:15 - Fame Hits Hard: Growing pains in the spotlight 
15:42 - Hot Topics: Will Smith, Dante Bowe, and the controversies 
25:30 - Collective vs. Individual: The tug-of-war behind the music 
35:05 - Keeping the Faith: Balancing ministry, fame, and relationships 
45:50 - What Went Wrong?: Missteps, regrets, and moving forward 
01:05:40 - Creative Tensions: Theology, talent, and keeping it real 
01:15:11 - A Legacy of Loss: The cost of following the call 
01:25:00 - Faith for the Future: Hopes for reconciliation and revival 
01:40:46 - Naomi’s Moment of Truth: Choosing faith over everything 
01:56:43 - Signing Off: Gratitude, lessons, and what’s next 

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Everybody has a story—but not everybody is bold enough to share it like this.
In this Mavericks on the Mic episode, we sit down with Holy Gabbana, formerly known as "Boonk Gang," as he opens up about the highs, the lows, and the God-sized transformation that changed his life forever.

We’re talking:
🎙️ From clout chasing and chaos to faith and purpose
🎙️ Real talk on addiction, love, and staying true to yourself
🎙️ Navigating fame, faith, and a public relationship with Woah Vicky
🎙️ Lessons learned from the streets to the sanctuary
🎙️ Why authenticity matters more than ever in today’s world

Get ready for an unfiltered conversation about what it really means to find yourself and walk with God—struggles and all.

Chapters:
 00:00:00 Intro: Who is Holy Gabbana (formerly "Boonk Gang")?
00:05:15 The Holy Spirit Encounter in Jail
00:12:45 Struggles with Addiction and Staying Intentional
00:18:32 Life After Fame: Public Perception vs. Private Battles
00:24:10 On Relationships: Woah Vicky, Distractions, and Growth
00:30:50 Healing Family Trauma: Learning to Love with Grace
00:39:15 How Fame Distorted Identity and Faith Brought Clarity
00:45:10 Breaking Free from Hypocrisy: Real Faith vs. Judgment
00:53:45 Balancing Temptation and the Walk with Christ
01:02:20 Owning Mistakes and Embracing the Process of Healing
01:10:00 Holy Gabbana’s Take on Fame, Faith, and New Purpose
01:15:45 Mavericks Roundtable: Lessons, Wisdom, and Next Steps 


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This week on Mavericks on the Mic, we are speaking with Yocairys Diaz. At just 17, she faced a life-altering challenge: a potential 25-to-life sentence. But through her faith, she found a path of transformation, emerging stronger and more inspired than ever.

In this episode, Yocairys joins the founders and executives of Maverick City Music and Tribl Records to talk about how she navigated the darkest moments of her life, leading her to empower others through her ministry, Raise Your Spark.

🎙️ Overcoming spiritual warfare and gang influence
🎙️ Her faith-driven transformation during her time at Riker's
🎙️ Building resilience through Bible study
🎙️ Founding Raise Your Spark: Empowering Women 
🎙️ Navigating family dynamics in a Latino household
🎙️ Embracing purpose, empathy, and forgiveness

This episode is all about resilience, family, forgiveness and divine purpose.

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Another Wednesday, Another Episode of Mavericks on the Mic. Episode 2 of Mavericks on the Mic with Dante Bowe is here. Join the founders and executives behind Maverick City Music and Tribl Records as they talk with Dante Bowe. Dante is reflecting on his journey with Maverick City Music---from creating groundbreaking worship music to navigating industry dynamics, they are talking about it all:

🎙️His history ...and future... with Maverick City Music
🎙️ Breaking Barriers in Gospel Music
🎙️ Does Collaboration Always Win?
🎙️ Bad Bunny, Lil Nas X and "The Statement"
🎙️ Navigating the Music Industry
🎙️ ...and much more

Enjoy this conversation with our brother, Dante Bowe 🙌

Chapters:
00:00 - Welcome to Mavericks on the Mic
02:00 - The Genesis of Maverick City Music
08:30 - Breaking Barriers in Gospel Music
15:00 - Songwriting with Heart and Passion
22:00 - The Impact of Collaboration
30:00 - Navigating Challenges in the Industry
40:00 - Reflecting on Notable Moments
50:00 - Current Projects and Future Aspirations
01:05:00 - Final thoughts on faith, creativity, and community.

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Welcome to Episode 1 of Mavericks on the Mic with Ruslan KD!

Everyone has their stories—both good and bad—about Maverick City Music. For the first time ever, the founders and executives behind Maverick City Music and Tribl Records sit down with Ruslan KD to answer all the most-talked-about questions, including:
🎙️ Questions about Chandler Moore, Naomi Raine and Dante Bowe
🎙️ Collaborations with Kirk Franklin and Mainstream Music
🎙️ A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Tribl Records' Label Deals 
🎙️ Who is in Maverick City Music?
🎙️ Bad Bunny, Lil Nas X, the Grammys, BET Awards and Will Smith
🎙️ ...and much more

Get ready. This is the unfiltered conversation everyone has been waiting for.

00:08:25 How Maverick City Started
00:14:25 The Christian/Gospel Divide
00:19:45 Ruslan's Introduction to the Gospel
00:25:52 Who is Maverick City?
00:30:54 The Business Side of Maverick City
00:37:42 Worship Music, but not Worship Pastors
00:47:25 Clearing Up Rumors: Dante Bowe
00:57:15 We Got Some Things Wrong, But
01:00:52 Bad Bunny & The Statement
01:09:30 Worship Leaders and Imperfect People with a Platform
01:23:07 Maverick City and Mainstream Stages 
01:33:49 Will Smith ft. Chandler Moore
01:46:06 Misconceptions: Christianity + Race and Success
01:57:30 Breaking Industry Norms

#MaverickCityMusic #MusicInterviews #RuslanKD #GospelMusic

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The answers to all of your questions are coming 👀 

12.4.24

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