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by Daniel Johnson

September 20, 2025

Raja Jackson, Rampage Jackson’s Son, Arrested After Viral Beating Of Wrestler

The livestreamed altercation, in which Jackson was seen beating wrestler Syko Stu, led to a felony battery report being filed.

Raja Jackson, 25, the son of UFC legend Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, was arrested on Sept. 18 after a Los Angeles Police Department investigation into a viral incident at an Aug. 23 wrestling event.

The livestreamed altercation, in which Jackson was seen beating wrestler Syko Stu (real name Stuart Smith), led to a felony battery report being filed.

According to CNN, although they were unable to independently confirm the video, Jackson’s account has since been banned from the service and he has been charged with a felony.

The exact charge has not yet been specified in the records of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.

Per a report from The Los Angeles Times, some people who made calls to the police regarding Jackson’s actions in the ring referred to it as an attempted murder, but his father noted that Jackson was told by some of the wrestling talent that he could get his “payback” in the ring, a wrestling move restricted to a stiff punch or two.

The pair also appeared to squash whatever beef had arisen, but Jackson’s actions in the ring betrayed a lingering hostility.

I want to clear up the misinformation about my son Raja. I’ve been confirmed that the wrestler ( Stewart Smith aka Syko Stu) is awake and stable. Raja was unexpectedly hit in the side of the head by him moments before Smith’s match, Raja was told that he could get his “payback”in…
— Rampage Jackson (@Rampage4real) August 24, 2025

“I thought it was part of the show,” Quinton Jackson wrote on his X account. “It was bad judgement, and a work that went wrong. Raja is a MMA fighter not a pro wrestler and had no business involved in an event like this. I don’t condone my son’s actions AT ALL!”

He continued, “He (Raja Jackson) suffered a concussion from sparring only days ago and had no business doing anything remotely close to physical contact. As a father, I’m deeply concerned with his health AND the well-being of Mr. Smith. That being said I’m very upset that any of this happened, but my main concern now is that Mr. Smith will make a speedy recovery. I apologize on his (Raja Jackson’s) behalf and to KICK for the situation.”

A day after the event, KnokX Pro Entertainment & Academy, the company that organized the event, released a statement noting that none of what occurred was actually scripted but “turned into a selfish, irresponsible act of violence against [Stuart] Smith.”

The company added, “This egregious act is reprehensible and never should have occurred. In the 17 years of operation of KnokXPro Wrestling Academy, there has never been anything as heinous take place such as this and we apologize to our patrons and fans.”

According to Neama Rahmani, a former federal prosecutor and now the president of West Coast Trial Lawyers, Jackson’s actions crossed a line. “No one is going to consent to broken bones, broken teeth,” Rahmani noted.

According to NBC News, it is not clear if Jackson has retained any legal services, but he is currently being held on $50,000 bail. Although the LAPD did not confirm that the arrest is related to his assault of Smith in the ring, a reasonable assumption can be made given what is already public knowledge based on news reports.

Smith did not respond to the outlet’s request for comment on Sept. 19.

The elder Jackson does not appear to be looking to use his status as leverage for his son, as he noted in an appearance on The Ariel Helwani Show.

”I think he should do a little [jail] time. Do a little community service, and go to anger management class, get some therapy,” Quinton Jackson stated.

by Kandiss Edwards

September 20, 2025

Olivia Matthews, Award-Winning Playwright, Killed In Intentional House Fire

Investigators confirmed Matthews sustained additional injuries inconsistent with the fire.

The Atlanta theater community is mourning the loss of award-winning playwright Olivia Matthews, who died Sept. 3. She was 32.

Matthews died in an apartment fire, which investigators say was intentionally set.

Investigators also confirmed Matthews sustained additional injuries inconsistent with the fire. Furthermore, security cameras at the property had been removed prior to the incident. The case is being investigated as a homicide.

Crime Stoppers Greater Atlanta posted an announcement of Matthews’s death on Facebook. The organization is offering a $10,000 reward for more information.

Friends remembered her as warm, stylish, and deeply devoted to her craft.

Daisy Bentley, a close friend, told WSB-TV, “Liv was perfect, and I can’t imagine why somebody would want to harm her.”

Matthews, originally from Clermont, Florida, had built a reputation as a bold and creative voice in theater. Her works included Absentia and The Nativity Story Starring Keisha Taylor.

Absentia won the 2020 Jane Chambers Student Playwriting Award. The piece was later named a Wayward Voices Panel Favorite in 2022. The Nativity Story Starring Keisha Taylor became a finalist for the prestigious 2025 Eugene O’Neill Center National Playwrights Conference.

Her plays were staged in cities including Atlanta, New York, Houston, Miami, and Omaha.

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“My characters are working against people and situations seemingly immovable or inescapable but ultimately, they find the strength in themselves to push until something, or someone, breaks,” Matthews said on her website. “And more often than not, that strength also comes from those family and community members they once felt stifled by. My characters are independent and bold but are a part of a much larger, loving whole.”

Loved ones also shared that Matthews adored the color purple, carried a unique sense of style, and hoped her story would inspire others to channel grief into creativity.

Authorities continue to investigate and are urging the public to share any information about suspicious activity near the Smyrna apartment complex.

by Daniel Johnson

September 20, 2025

Award-Winning Black Screenwriter Says He Was Pulled From Train Because White Woman Objected To How He Sat

O'Keefe is best known for his work on FX's 'The Bear' and as a speechwriter for Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA).

Alex O’Keefe, an award-winning screenwriter best known for his work on FX’s The Bear and as a speechwriter for Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), said he was pulled off an MTA train headed for Connecticut by the police because a white woman on board complained about his posture.

According to a video posted to O’Keefe’s official Instagram account on Sept. 18, “I was arrested on the MTA train to Connecticut today, pulled off, handcuffed, and detained. An old white woman got on the train and immediately pointed at me and told me to correct how I was sitting. I refused, so she went to the conductor and complained. The conductor called the police and stopped the train. While waiting for the police to arrive, the old Karen’s friend said, ‘You’re not the minority anymore.'”

O’Keefe did not indicate where he was traveling from to get to Connecticut.

O’Keefe continued, “The police told me to leave the train, I refused and asked what was I doing illegally. They said I was disturbing the peace by not leaving the train. They pulled me off the train and arrested me without even talking to the Karen who reported the one black person on the train. On the platform, the police detained me and interrogated me. Only Black folks stayed nearby and recorded the arrest. When I demanded a lawyer and reminded them they didn’t even take a statement from the woman who complained they eventually released me. This country is growing more psycho by the day. What will you do about it?”

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O’Keefe’s ordeal reflected a familiar pattern of white individuals weaponizing the police, driven by racial bias and the assumption that Black people are inherently criminal, even when the targets are law-abiding citizens.

The incident was recorded by another rider and is going viral on TikTok.

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@MTA will you be removing the conductor who acted like an attack dog for a racist old woman while using your transportation? or is it your official policy to call the police on people for being Black on the train? inquiring minds would like to know. #mta #trumpsamerica fascism #jimcrow #racism
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In 2018, Khalil Muhammad, a professor of history, race and public policy at Harvard University, discussed the rise of recorded incidents of white citizens calling the police on Black people in the context of the first Trump administration with NPR’s Lulu Garcia-Navarro.

According to Muhammad, “Our current president ran as a ‘law-and-order’ candidate in a country with a long history where the notion of using the police as the foot soldiers of controlling African-Americans, limiting their freedom, deciding that they are indeed second-class citizens and enforcing those laws when they were legal in this country is a really big part of the problem. And to evoke that mantra, to run on that mantra, to elicit the support of the entire community of professional police agencies means that we’ve now got citizens who are playing out this policy choice—this set of politics.”

Muhammad’s analysis remains relevant. During Trump’s second campaign, he made fewer direct references to being a “law-and-order” candidate, though some observers contend the theme was already well established by then.

Although a couple of states have since passed laws criminalizing calls to the police that “unlawfully discriminate” or target “protected classes,” as Brian Levin, a criminologist who directs the Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism at California State University at San Bernardino, told The Washington Post in 2020, the better solution is confronting the latent racism within American society.

by Kandiss Edwards

September 20, 2025

Texas HBCU Huston-Tillotson Receives $150M To Celebrate Its 150th Anniversary

Huston-Tillotson is starting off its 150th year with a full purse.

Huston-Tillotson University received a history-making million-dollar donation.

On Sept. 18, the Historically Black College or University made the announcement. As the school is celebrating its 150th anniversary, the donation is a fitting amount of $150 million. Given by the Moody Foundation, the gift marks the single largest donation given to an HBCU.

In a statement, President and CEO of Huston-Tillotson University, Dr. Melva K. Wallace, praised the “goodness” of the Moody foundation and thanked its trustees.

“This gift is a testament to faith, prayer, and the genuine belief in the goodness of others,” Wallace said. “I am forever grateful to the Moody Foundation trustees Ross Moody, Elle Moody, and Francie Moody-Dahlberg. Their donation will completely transform Huston-Tillotson, as well as the city of Austin, and set us up for success for another 150 years.”

The funds will be allocated toward a broad range of institution-building priorities. These initiatives include new and improved student housing, upgraded academic spaces, and research labs and expanded scholarships. Additionally, the university intends to enhance its infrastructure. Elle Moody, trustee and senior VP of the Moody Foundation, spoke about the decision to award the Texas HBCU.

“Our commitment to the future of Texas education is at the core of our Foundation and fundamental to this gift,” said Elle Moody, trustee and senior vice president of the Moody Foundation. “We believe in the power of education and its impact on students, Huston-Tillotson, and Austin. Fueling student success is at the heart of the missions of both Huston-Tillotson and Moody Foundation. We are proud to support this historic institution and hope this gift can inspire others to join us in learning about Huston-Tillotson’s immense contributions.”

Huston-Tillotson is a private HBCU founded through the merger of Tillotson College and Samuel Huston College in 1952. The original Tillotson Collegiate and Normal Institute was chartered in 1877 and initially served approximately 100 students. Today, the university serves just over 1,000 students and offers more than 19 degree programs.

Prior to this gift, the Moody Foundation consistently donated to the institution. Their cumulative efforts since 1968 is approximately $1.3 million. The Moody Foundation has also committed to making $1 billion in educational investments across Texas by 2035.

University leadership sees this donation as a turning point. Board Chair Rev. Dr. Vanessa Monroe called it “an inflection point in our history and a powerful statement about the value of Huston-Tillotson.”

As Huston-Tillotson embarks on its next century and a half, the $150 million gift arrives not just as a commemoration of past achievements, but as a solid foundation for future growth.

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by Kandiss Edwards

September 20, 2025

The National Civil Rights Museum To Unveil New Outdoor Park

The museum is unveiling the BlueCross Healthy Place at Founders Park.

The National Civil Rights Museum will officially open its newest outdoor park.

The museum is unveiling the BlueCross Healthy Place at Founders Park, Oct. 4. The museum intends to bring forth a revitalized community space that blends history and reflection. The BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Foundation partnered with the National Civil Rights Museum to secure funding. The grand opening will feature live music, wellness activities, food trucks, and more. Registration is recommended but not required.

The park, located on South Main Street and Mulberry Street, connects visitors to the museum’s entrance. Additionally, the space also introduces the new Legacy Terrace. The terrace overlooks the site from which Dr. King was assassinated in 1968.

In a statement, Dr. Russ Wigginton, president of the National Civil Rights Museum, emphasized the importance of the project.

“This is more than a park — it’s a space where memory fuels movement, where the community can connect not only to Dr. King’s legacy, but to each other,” Wigginton said. “Founders Park is a bridge between past and present, and we’re proud to open it as a living, breathing extension of our mission.”

The design includes a reflective plaza, walking paths, educational signage, and spaces for rest. Entry to Founders Park will be free to the public, though regular admission applies to museum exhibits.

Dalya Qualls White, executive director of the BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Foundation, said the collaboration is a manifestation of the foundation’s goal of creating spaces that bring communities together.

“We’re honored to partner with the National Civil Rights Museum to bring this shared vision for Founders Park to life,” she said. “BlueCross Healthy Places are about connection, and we look forward to seeing museum visitors and community members alike gather in this meaningful public space.”

The National Civil Rights Museum, located at the historic Lorraine Motel, has been a Smithsonian Affiliate since 1991 and attracts visitors from around the world. Furthermore, the institution received the 2019 National Medal from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

The BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Foundation, established in 2005, has awarded more than $120 million in grants statewide.

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by Kandiss Edwards

September 20, 2025

Former NASA Employee Pleads Guilty To $850K Mortgage Fraud

A former NASA scientist has pled guilty to orchestrating a mortgage fraud scheme.

A former NASA scientist has pleaded guilty to orchestrating a mortgage fraud scheme.

Documents revealed Noreen Khan-Mayberry and her husband, Christopher Mayberry, fabricated income statements and manipulated loan paperwork over multiple transactions, according to federal filings. Noreen previously worked as a technical manager for NASA. Christopher had been employed by a NASA contractor, the Houston Chronicle reports. NASA’s Office of Inspector General Office of Investigations carried out the inquiry, and Assistant U.S. Attorney Heather Winter is prosecuting the matter.

According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, the defendant admitted to using phony pay stubs and other false representations to secure mortgage loans for a luxury home valued at approximately $850,000. In court documents, she acknowledged submitting fake employment and financial paperwork to lenders to inflate her income. The fraud enabled the scientist to obtain loan terms she would not have otherwise received. According to the U.S. Attorney’s office, the couple continued to commit fraud multiple times over in an attempt to cover the crime.

“The couple attempted to dispute the debts, claiming to be victims of identity theft. Khan filed a false police report, submitted a false report to the Federal Trade Commission and sent letters to credit bureaus seeking to have loans removed from her credit. As part of the scheme, the couple signed three separate loan agreements with mortgage lenders related to the financing of their home from 2017 to 2021,” the news release states.

The couple admitted to submitting false employment documents and tax statements to lenders and currently face up to five years in prison along with $276,709 in restitution.

Under the plea, they face up to five years in federal prison and a maximum fine of $250,000. In addition, they must pay $276,709 in restitution prior to their sentencing, scheduled for Dec. 18, before U.S. District Judge Charles Eskridge.

by Mary Spiller

September 20, 2025

Remembering Through Art: BUTTER Artists Honor Black Stories On Canvas

This year’s festival surpassed last year’s total in two nights, logging $143,000 in sales, including a $15,000 acquisition by Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton.

The fifth annual BUTTER Fine Arts Fair returned to Indianapolis over Labor Day weekend, drawing more than 10,000 attendees to the historic Stutz Building and highlighting the work of 50 Black visual artists from Indiana and beyond.

Organized by cultural advocacy group GANGGANG, the four-day event ran from Aug 29 to Sept 1. It brought together artists from Houston, Los Angeles, New York, London, and other cities alongside Indiana-based talent. This year’s theme of “remembrance” saw artists draw from Black history and community to create their pieces, bringing buyers like Tyrese Haliburton and John Green to the fair.

Since its launch in 2021, BUTTER has positioned itself as “America’s equitable fine art fair,” designed to dismantle systemic inequities by ensuring Black artists can showcase and sell their work without commissions.

This year’s curatorial team—Jacqueline “Jac” Forbes, Janice Bond, Malina Bacon, Alan Bacon, and Samuel Trotter—assembled the largest and most diverse exhibition in the fair’s history, expanding the scale, style, and price points of the works shown. The theme, remembrance, invited attendees and artists alike to reflect on culture, unity, and community.

Long-time BUTTER associate and self-taught artist FITZ has been working to improve year after year. Drawing from his cartoonist, surrealist, and pop culture influences, he’s been pushed to higher levels of innovation with his piece titled “Community Outreach,” which blends colorful textures with acrylic on canvas.

FITZ explained, “It’s called Community Outreach. I really just kind of wanted to show, for lack of better terms, us serving our community; taking care of our grass, taking care of our environment, watering our flowers, you know, enjoying our environment, and taking care of it.”

FITZ. Photo Credit: Deon Spiller, @111lens

Paul Bacardi Smith, a Detroit-born artist who’s currently working in Indianapolis, said he embodied the theme of remembrance in his piece “Watermelanin” by drawing from the pain of the 2018 resurgence of Black Lives Matter in response to police brutality killings.

Smith told BLACK ENTERPRISE at the BUTTER festival, “I was upset about a lot of stuff that was happening with police brutality, things like that, like all the different killings and stuff. And I was just like, man, how could I voice my disdain toward what’s happening to black people? So I started doing a deep dive. And one thing I did was I started looking at historical images, and I came up with the drawing of the slave ships, right? And when I first looked at the drawing of a slave ship, when I looked at it, the first thing I saw was a watermelon.”

He continued, “It’s like a play on words. I’m from hip-hop culture, so it’s all about double, triple entendres. When people were being kidnapped or sent off [to slavery], they didn’t have many possessions. So what they would do is take watermelon seeds, put them in their pockets. So when they get to these new lands, they would throw the watermelon seeds on the ground. So there’s a statement that goes with that. They didn’t know we were seeds when they tried to bury us. This is a layered piece about the transatlantic slave trade. It’s about economics. It’s about reparations.

“And if you look here, it’s also about the commodification of Black bodies, right? Yeah, you buy a piece of fruit, you get what you want. You discard it. Same thing with people. They treat us like livestock. So, it’s so much layered into this piece. And when I painted it, I’m like, man, I’m going to rock with that.”

Paul Bacardi Smith. Photo Credit: Deon Spiller, @111lens

For the past five years, the fine arts fair has grown rapidly, from $65,000 in sales its first year to over $900,000 in non-commissioned art by 2024. This year’s edition broke records early, surpassing last year’s totals in just two nights, with $143,000 in sales logged, including a $15,000 acquisition by Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton.

Haliburton purchased two works, one from Chicago artist Blake Lenoir and a second from Indianapolis artist Israel Solomon.The 25-year-old two-time NBA All-Star told BLACK ENTERPRISE that the passion was tangible while walking through the fine arts fair on opening night.

“To meet all these people who have not just so much passion about the Indianapolis Pacers and this city, but also in their art, is really cool,” he explained. “It’s always cool to see people enjoying their passion. I think [BUTTER] is just immersing myself in the community. You can buy art from different places, but I prefer art with meaning, and I think that’s a really cool part of being able to come here and meet the artists and see all the artwork. Being able to get their stories means the world.

Tyrese Haliburton. Photo Credit: Deon Spiller, @111lens

Other notable buyers included author John Green, who collected pieces by Houston-based artists Kaima Marie Akarue and Lovie Olivia, and the Art Museum of Greater Lafayette, which acquired Nanna’s Kitchen 2, 2025, by Kevin West. London artist Sonia Barrett sold seven works, while Indianapolis native Gary Gee, a five-time BUTTER participant, sold a record 34 of his hand-carved sculptural pieces.

This year, the fair carries more weight than ever at a time when artists nationwide face new political and cultural pressures.

Beyond sales, the event served as a cultural touchstone: 35 schools participated in BUTTER Education Day, and more than 360 creatives—including musicians like TI’s son Buddy Red, DJs, and photographers—were involved. To kick off the weekend, artist William Minion unveiled a mural of Haliburton at a local barbershop, honoring the Pacers’ recent playoff run to the NBA Finals.

Alonzo Mourning, Basketball player, Prostate Screenings, Prostate cancer

by Cedric 'BIG CED' Thornton

September 20, 2025

Alonzo Mourning Helps Low-Income Seniors With Affordable Housing Project In Florida

'It’s a tremendous need. There’s a shortage of 7 million affordable houses across the country. You can’t build them fast enough.'

Hall of Fame basketball player Alonzo Mourning discussed his involvement in an affordable housing project in Florida while on The OGs podcast hosted by former Miami Heat teammates Udonis Haslem and Mike Miller.

According to AfroTech, Mourning who lived in Chesapeake, Va, grew up in foster care after being born to two teenage parents. A retired teacher, Fannie Threet, helped him gain some important life lessons as a child, which influenced Mourning’s thought process when he decided to give back to the community.

In May, The Miami Herald reported that Mourning and his nonprofit group, AM Affordable Housing, and Miami-based developer Housing Trust Group had opened a new $37.4 million, 120-unit affordable housing community for seniors.

The housing project started accepting applications from individuals who were at least 62 years old and met the threshold considered to be low income or below.

The development, Astoria on 9th, is a five-story building with one- and two-bedroom units ranging from 635 to 907 square feet. The units are being rented out for $322 to $1,316 per month. The local average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in that area is $1,693.

The complex features a clubroom, cyber cafe with a catering kitchen and bar, fitness center, and dog park.

“Not only is it obviously business, but also we’re helping our community as well,” Mourning said on the podcast. “It’s a tremendous need. There’s a shortage of 7 million affordable houses across the country. You can’t build them fast enough.”

Mourning played in the NBA for the Heat, Charlotte Hornets, and the New Jersey Nets during his All-Star career, which spanned from 1992 to 2008. He previously starred Georgetown University under legendary head coach John Thompson, who also instilled the knowledge and guidance to future NBA players like Patrick Ewing, Dikembe Mutombo, and Allen Iverson.

by Jeroslyn JoVonn

September 20, 2025

Mahogany L. Browne Selected By Princeton University For Holmes National Poetry Prize

'To receive this award, has been divine timing. There are many points in a poet’s career when you tap the mic to make sure you’re being heard.'

Mahogany L. Browne has been named the latest recipient of the Theodore H. Holmes ’51 and Bernice Holmes National Poetry Prize by Princeton University’s Lewis Center for the Arts’ Program in Creative Writing.

The $5,000 award adds to Browne’s impressive list of accolades, including the 2022 Kennedy Center Next 50 Fellowship, the MacDowell Arts Advocacy Award, and a New York Emmy nomination for the documentary How to Build a City.

A writer, playwright, organizer, and educator, Browne has also received fellowships from All Arts, Arts for Justice, Air Serenbe, Baldwin for the Arts, Cave Canem, Hawthornden, Poets House, Mellon Research, Rauschenberg, Wesleyan University, and the Ucross Foundation.

“To receive this award, has been divine timing,” Browne said in a statement to Princeton. “There are many points in a poet’s career when you tap the mic to make sure you’re being heard.”

Unfazed by conservative pushback for using her art to celebrate diversity, the Black Girl Magic author has faced frequent bans of her works Woke: A Young Poet’s Call to Justice and Woke Baby amid efforts targeting critical race theory (CRT). Despite these challenges, Browne continues to champion inclusivity through initiatives like the Woke Baby Book Fair.

“With the current climate, my poems feel strained for sunlight and justice,” she said. “Thank you for this acknowledgement. It is the support many dream of and may never receive. I write for the voices often spoke over or erased completely from the archive. I give thanks for the award and encouragement as I return to the page to honor my ancestors, elders, and kin.”

Browne’s works include Vinyl Moon, Chlorine Sky, and her poetry collection Chrome Valley, which was highlighted by Publishers Weekly and The New York Times and won the 2024 Paterson Poetry Prize. Her latest young adult novel, A Bird in the Air Means We Can Still Breathe, was longlisted for the 2025 National Book Award for Young People’s Literature.

She also holds an honorary Ph.D. from Marymount Manhattan College and serves as the inaugural poet-in-residence at Lincoln Center.

“Mahogany Browne is an unrelenting dervish who refuses to let any aspect of the creative realm go unexplored and unconquered,” said award-winning poet and Professor of Creative Writing Patricia Smith. “She’s a literary and cultural activist and a children’s book author with a voice that calms, encourages and empowers. She pens YA novels focusing on experiences that mirror the lives of colored girls searching for the light of their own voices. And she’s a revelatory poet, consistently finding new ways to celebrate Black lives. She could definitely teach Princeton a thing or two. Nothing like Mo ever was.”

by Cedric 'BIG CED' Thornton

September 19, 2025

Stephen Curry, Gentleman’s Cut Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Introduce Player Exclusive: José Andrés

The whiskey, aged for 10 years and finished in Spanish Pedro Ximénez Sherry Casks, will be a limited release of 800 bottles at a suggested retail price of $375.

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry, in collaboration with Gentleman’s Cut Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, has announced the release of their latest initiative, Player Exclusive: José Andrés.

The whiskey, aged for 10 years and finished in Spanish Pedro Ximénez Sherry Casks, will be a limited release of 800 bottles at a suggested retail price of $375.

This is the first Player Exclusive that isn’t directly tied to Curry’s achievements connected to a longtime friend and tastemaker.

From Kentucky to Spain, worlds of craft collide in our newest Player Exclusive Bottle, in partnership with award-winning chef, José Andrés! 🥃

Portions of the proceeds will support @WCKitchen mission to bring meals to communities in need. Order now at the link in our bio! pic.twitter.com/n11sacTFrY

— Gentleman’s Cut Bourbon (@gentlemans_cut) September 16, 2025

“Gentleman’s Cut has always been about more than what’s in the glass; it’s about bringing people together, celebrating craftsmanship, and creating moments that matter,” said Curry in a written statement.

“Partnering with José on this Player Exclusive release is special because he embodies those same values through his food, his vision, and his commitment to community through his World Central Kitchen non-profit,” he added. “Together, we’re not only raising a glass to great bourbon, but also to the impact it can have when we use it to give back.”

The Player Exclusive: José Andrés reveals the bourbon’s vanilla backbone with notable flavors of dark raisins, fig jam, and honey steeped in spiced rum. The finish has threads of leather, nutmeg, and espresso roast. The spirit measures at 107 Proof, with the ingredients being 78% corn, 13% rye, and 9% malted barley.

The purchase of the bottle doesn’t just satisfy the taste buds; a majority of the proceeds will go toward World Central Kitchen, the nonprofit founded by Andrés in 2010, which provides food relief to communities facing crises around the globe.

“To me, food and drink provide a common language, a way to share joy and create community at home and around the world,” said Andrés. “It is an incredible honor to partner with Stephen Curry, a friend who shares the same passion for bringing people together, as we launch the first collaborative edition of Gentleman’s Cut: Player Exclusive series.”

The Player Exclusive: José Andrés can be purchased online through the Gentleman’s Cut website, as well as select retailers, via Southern Glazer Wine and Spirits.