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From an unpaid internship in 1991, Kevin Liles has had a meteoric rise through the ranks to become President and CEO of the Def Jam Music Group in 1998 when he was just 30-years-old. In 2004, Kevin Liles joined his long-time mentor Lyor Cohen, President and CEO of North American Recorded Music for Warner Music Group (WMG) as Executive Vice President. As one of the industry's most influential executives, Kevin Liles oversees a number of marketing and brand extension initiatives and provides support for key artist promotions and strategic ventures for a collection of WMG's labels, including Atlantic Records and Warner Bros. Records as well as the Company's world-renowned music publishing company, Warner/Chappell Music. Over the course of his career, Kevin Liles has been instrumental in the success of superstar artists such as Jay Z, Kanye West, T.I., Missy Elliot, Ludacris, DMX, LL Cool J, Dru Hill, Musiq Soulchild, Ashanti, Ja Rule and the late great Gerald LeVert among others. Kevin Liles has not only put his extraordinary talents and determination to work in the music industry, he has also been a visionary, activist and philanthropist and an advocate for numerous social causes, including free speech, civil rights and voting rights. Kevin Liles has also been an outspoken voice against racism and censorship across the country. Determined to use the blueprint of his own success to help guide young America, Kevin Liles has worked to inspire youth for more than two decades including through his bestselling book "Make It Happen: The Hip Hop Generation Guide to Success" and subsequent youth empowerment speaking tour.
In addition to his own Kevin Liles for a Better Baltimore and Make It Happen Foundations, which engages youth through business, education and community-based initiatives, he also serves as a board member of the Hip-Hop Summit Action Network. Kevin Liles' philanthropic work includes involvement in a number of non-profit organizations such as the American Civil Liberties Unions, Healthcorps and the NAACP among others; earning him recognition from the TJ Martell Foundation, the "Urban Hero" award from The Catalog for Giving, the United Jewish Association's "Visionary Award," and the prestigious "Racial Harmony Award" from the Foundation for Ethnic Understanding. In 2007, the Mayor of Baltimore renamed a street in his honor. Kevin Liles is the proud father of three children and currently works in New York City.
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March 21, 2010 Never be afraid to ask questions. Take advantage of the opportunity to learn from those who have done it. ~ Kevin Liles 8 hours agoDont Want TO Be The Rapper, I Would Prefer TO Be the Lyer Cohen Or THe Kevin Liles, Or Tommy Matolla. Now Thats #money 20 hours ago@mypinkmonkey i read that kevin liles set up that Oprah/jay meeting. gayle & kevin are like bff's. so jay needs to thnk kevin for that 1 day agoRT @Hansolo1: @Jaystonez G,Why was I talking to Kevin Liles to day when I was in the Ralph Lauren store.< So why he not callin my line ? Lol 2 days ago@Jaystonez G,Why was I talking to Kevin Liles to day when I was in the Ralph Lauren store. 2 days agoAnyways I just ran into @kevinliles at the Ralph Lauren store..He gave me some helpful advice..If you don't know google Kevin Liles 2 days agoKevin Liles gave me advice. #thatisall 2 days agoBig developments on the horizon for your boy! LOA in full effect! I can't be stopped! I'm feelin' Puff Daddy/ Steve Rifkind/ Kevin Liles-ish 3 days agoIf you want your foot in the door for the music biz, read Kevin Liles book Make It Happen, it talks about succeeding in your internship. 4 days agoGood morning all...up reading Kevin Liles Make It Happen, if you serious about your grind, its a must read 4 days agoRT @loyaloneforlife: Preach lil bro RT @HK2k10: Building a BRAND starts with building THE MAN!!!!!!!!! Real Talk.......Kevin Liles 4 days agoKevin Liles nude — wow! 4 days agoRT @loyaloneforlife: Preach lil bro RT @HK2k10: Building a BRAND starts with building THE MAN!!!!!!!!! Real Talk.......Kevin Liles 4 days agoPreach lil bro RT @HK2k10: Building a BRAND starts with building THE MAN!!!!!!!!! Real Talk.......Kevin Liles 4 days agoBuilding a BRAND starts with building THE MAN!!!!!!!!! Real Talk.......Kevin Liles 4 days agoBuilding a BRAND starts with building THE MAN!!!!!!!!! Real Ralk.......Kevin Liles 4 days ago
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