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Malik Peay

  • Writer, Freelance
  • Editorial Operations Manager, Triller
  • None, Freelance, Triller
Los Angeles
Covers:  Music, Pop Culture, Entertainment, Politics, Fashion, and Minority Representation
I be smilin’… Words be in places 🌍

Malik Peay’s Journalist Portfolio

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How Nick Holiday Ended up Designing Merch for Brockhampton, Shia LaBeouf

How Nick Holiday Ended up Designing Merch for Brockhampton, Shia LaBeouf

Complex — Every week, Nick Holiday sits in on group therapy sessions with Shia LaBeouf and Kevin Abstract of Brockhampton. He and the other 12 members of the Brockhampton collective take a break from their cell phones for a couple of hours and talk about how they've been feeling.

The Influence and Legacy of JAY-Z, According to the Author of New Book 'Made in America'

The Influence and Legacy of JAY-Z, According to the Author of New Book 'Made in America'

Complex — From growing up in Brooklyn's Marcy Projects to his rise to the top of rap, Shawn Carter has always embodied the hustler mentality. For the past three decades, JAY-Z has been building a business empire that expands far outside of music. His successful ventures include Rocawear, the 40/40 Club, Roc Nation, TIDAL, and more.

Shaun Ross Is a Musical Force to Be Reckoned with | REAL 92.3

Shaun Ross Is a Musical Force to Be Reckoned with | REAL 92.3

iHeartRadio — Shaun Ross's remarkable emergence into the fashion industry was one like no other, establishing himself as a world-renowned model at the early age of 16 years old with albinism became his notable surfacing. His long list of accolades is photographically represented through his multiple features on highly distinguished publications including GQ, Vogue, i-D, Paper, and many more.

Why We Should All Listen to the Mysterious R&B Duo: Emotional Oranges | KIIS FM

Why We Should All Listen to the Mysterious R&B Duo: Emotional Oranges | KIIS FM

iHeartRadio — Los Angeles natives, Emotional Oranges rises to the occasion for the last pit-stop of their American tour which pridefully takes place in their hometown. The R&B pair uses rhythmic beats and a modern flare to captivate their growing international fanbase.

A Story of Reclaiming - Netflix's First Native American Actress | KIIS FM

A Story of Reclaiming - Netflix's First Native American Actress | KIIS FM

iHeartRadio — Some may wonder why Hollywood's repertoire of brown actors don't consist of many, if any, Native American individuals. Appealing to the need for more representation, Netflix's new series, Chambers is satisfying this necessity for the presence of Native Americans on television with their lead actress, Sivan Alyra Rose.

Rico Nasty's Unapologetic Climb To The Top With New Mixtape | REAL 92.3

Rico Nasty's Unapologetic Climb To The Top With New Mixtape | REAL 92.3

iHeartRadio — A cross between hardcore rap and 90's punk has become the bread and butter for Maryland female rapper, Rico Nasty. Her popularity sparked in 2017 with her first album "Tales of Tacobella" and quickly after that, she became an artist to watch once her cover art for "Nasty" released in 2018 which became her most streamed album to date.

H.E.R's "Hard Place" Music Video Is Really Revealing | REAL 92.3

H.E.R's "Hard Place" Music Video Is Really Revealing | REAL 92.3

iHeartRadio — Bay Area native H.E.R just released her highly anticipated music video for her Grammy performed song, "Hard Place" which helped her win best R&B Album of the year for her album/EP, "H.E.R." The music video depicts the facially ambiguous singer in a way many of us haven't seen her before as she performs very candidly and openly; revealing most of her face as Gabi Wilson.