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From Cutting Hair to Cutting Records — J Bizz's Unexpected Path

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J Biz says he cut the younger Usher for a tour visual while working alongside Usher's team.

B. Vaughn introduces Jay Biz as a Richmond-born creative now rooted in Atlanta. He frames him as a barber, entrepreneur, artist, and community leader, and points to the NAACP Image Award nomination tied to his hair work. The conversation begins with Jay Biz pulling up in his mobile barber truck. That truck is part of how he works and part of how he shows up. From there, he explains how he moved through creative circles by staying prepared and staying professional. A video shoot for an African artist becomes the thread that first links him to a wider network. A food stop after that job turns into the kind of casual follow-up that keeps future work moving. He later gets called for a barber gig without being told who the client is. When he arrives and realizes EarthGang is involved, he admits the polished exterior slips for a second because he is a fan. The session turns into a strong conversation and a memorable vibe. He then runs through other names that made the run feel real, including Young Jock and Redman. One of the biggest moments comes when he is brought in to cut the younger Usher for tour pre-production. He describes working around Usher himself while the show built out screen content and a hologram of younger Usher. That behind-the-scenes detail gives the episode a clear look at how much unseen labor sits beneath a major tour. The conversation also circles back to "Everybody," the track he says went viral as an intimate anthem of self-acceptance. B. Vaughn and Jay Biz keep the tone warm and loose, with the usual room-talk rhythm of a claim, a callback, and a quick correction. Near the end, Jay Biz shares his social handles and points listeners to BNW Mobile ATL, 1010 Entertainment, and BNW Cares. He also mentions the donation link and merch, along with the EP2 project in his bio. The whole thing feels like a portrait of someone building a career by blending mobility, branding, craft, and relationships. It lands as a practical, personable look at how independent creative work can stretch across culture, business, and service.

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A barber-to-artist story with industry names, hustle, and real texture.

The episode tracks Jay Biz's move from barber chair to artist lane with a clear sense of purpose. It ties Richmond to Atlanta without forcing the point, and it keeps creative hustle, community work, and music in the same frame.

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Press play if you want a barber-to-artist story with celebrity names, a mobile setup, and straight-up hustle.

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