Raheem DeVaughn with The Black Academy of Arts and Letters and LeVelle

Soul & R&B artist dubbed the “Love King,” blending blues grit and hip-hop DNA into raw, romantic songs like “Fall In Love,” known for timeless, emotional soul.

The Black Academy of Arts and Letters (TBAAL), established in Dallas, Texas, in 1977 by Curtis King, is a cultural organization dedicated to supporting African Americans in the visual and performing arts. It fosters understanding of African, African-American, and Caribbean arts and letters. TBAAL preserves and promotes Black art and culture, offering a platform for diverse artistic expression. The organization was awarded the National Medal of Arts in 2015.