In this episode of The Journey, Morgan sits down with King Willonius — comedian, screenwriter, and creator of the viral "BBL Drizzy" track — to unpack how AI is transforming creativity, music, and culture. King shares his unconventional path into AI during the writer's strike, how one playful idea turned into the first-ever AI sample in music history, and why he sees AI as a creative superpower for artists who've already put in their 10,000 hours.

Together, they explore:

- The story behind BBL Drizzy and how it went from a joke to a Drake sample.

- Why AI didn't replace King's creativity — it amplified decades of work.

- The debate: should AI-generated songs be valued the same as human-made music?

- The rise of AI-created artists and what that means for representation, ownership, and opportunity.

- How AI can democratize creativity, especially for Black creators who've been historically boxed out of traditional industries.

This is a wide-ranging, funny, and thought-provoking conversation about art, culture, and what it means to create in the age of AI.

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AfroTech is more than a conference—it's a movement. In this episode of The Journey, Morgan DeBaun pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to scale one of the largest Black tech communities in the world.

From its humble beginnings in a San Francisco mall to hosting 20,000+ attendees in Houston, AfroTech has grown into a global ecosystem of technologists, founders, small business owners, and creators. Morgan shares the highs and lows of expansion, how the team chooses host cities, and the new initiatives shaping the future of AfroTech.

Whether you're an entrepreneur, event organizer, or just curious about what it takes to run a world-class experience, this candid behind-the-scenes look will inspire and inform.

In this episode:

- Why AfroTech moved from San Francisco to Texas

- How city infrastructure and community partnerships shape the conference

- What's new in 2025: Health Stack, small business marketplace, creator track, and hardware demos

- The role of AI, equity, and community in shaping the future of tech

- How AfroTech keeps attendee experience at the center, no matter the scale

👀 AfroTech isn't just an event—it's a blueprint for building community, ownership, and innovation at scale.

AI isn't slowing down — it's accelerating. Reports warn that up to 50% of entry-level white-collar jobs could be replaced by AI agents and automation by 2030. So what does that mean for you, your career, and your future?

In this episode of The Journey, Morgan DeBaun breaks down what AI agents really are, why companies are shifting away from entry-level roles, and how you can future-proof your skills, income, and security.

Morgan shares:

• Why CEOs are quietly replacing workers with AI

• What AI agents actually do (and how they're evolving fast)

• The risk for white-collar and knowledge workers in the next 5 years

• Why "fractional work" and solopreneurship are becoming the new normal

• How to position yourself inside your company to avoid layoffs

• The timeless human skills AI can never replace
  
  

This is a real talk episode — both a warning and an invitation. You have time to prepare, adapt, and thrive if you act intentionally now.

👀 Don't just listen. Take action. Be the person who leads change, not the one left behind.

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