A.R. Shaw is a two-time author, journalist, and On-Air TV Commentator. His latest book,
"Trap History: Atlanta Culture and the Global Impact of Trap Music," is the first book to
delve into the history of Trap music.
A.R. Shaw has appeared as an On-Air Commentator for ABC News, NBC, BBC, CBC,
NPR and Revolt TV. He's also featured as a noted cultural expert in the new Atlanta
Rap documentary, "The South Got Something to Say," produced by the Atlanta
Journal-Constitution.
During his career in media, A.R. Shaw has interviewed and published exclusive content
on prominent subjects such as Serena Williams, LeBron James, Denzel Washington,
Mike Tyson, and Tyler Perry, to name a few.
As a journalist, A.R. Shaw has covered multiple Super Bowls, the Summer Olympics in
London, the NBA's first game ever in Abu Dhabi. And he served as a White House
media correspondent during the Obama Administration.
A.R. Shaw's articles have been published in The Guardian, USA Today, NPR, Ebony,
Rolling Out magazine, Atlanta Daily World, Capital B, and Red Bull Magazine.
In 2023, he collaborated with Ebony Magazine to interview and write the cover story on
50 Cent for the publication's dedication to Hip-Hop 50.
A.R. Shaw is also a noted speaker who has performed the keynote address for New
York's JSK High School's 2023 Commencement ceremony. He moderated a panel
discussion for the Atlanta Mayor's Office tribute to Hip-Hop 50. And he hosted a panel
discussion for the AJC's "The South Got Something to Say" movie premiere.
