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5 days ago | 
thebaltimorebanner.com | Tramon Lucas
WARNING: This article contains spoilers for episode 9 of “Power Book III: Raising Kanan,” which aired Friday morning on Starz. Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson’s long-awaited acting debut went off with a bang… literally.
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3 weeks ago | 
thebaltimorebanner.com | Tramon Lucas
For Brian H. Waters, wrestling isn’t a sport. It’s a way of life. Walk into his Northeast Baltimore apartment and you might think you’ve accidentally wandered into a pop-up shop or comic book store. You’ll find autographed replica and custom wrestling belts on the walls with the signatures of Hall of Famers such as Bret Hart.
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3 weeks ago | 
thebaltimorebanner.com | Greg Morton |Kristen Griffith |Tramon Lucas
Myles Hawkins smirked as an announcer introduced the wrestlerto a crowd packed inside a Southern Maryland fire station. A chorus of boos rang out as the Siesta Key, Florida, native teased his opponent, shimmying loose the custom-made sleeveless vest that matched his trunks, kneepads and boots. The chiseled athletes circled one another like predators stalking prey before delivering dropkicks, flipping off the top rope and fighting free from headlocks.
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1 month ago | 
thebaltimorebanner.com | Tramon Lucas
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is adding a new entry to his resume: actor.
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Nov 5, 2024 | 
thebaltimorebanner.com | Tramon Lucas
Tramon Lucas is the Digital Editor at The Baltimore Banner. Tramon has worked in digital news for several years, with experiences in creating content and developing strategies for multiple platforms and audiences. He's a proud Baltimorean and proud alumnus of Morgan State University.
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Jun 7, 2024 | 
thebaltimorebanner.com | Tramon Lucas
When you think of brunch, good food, good vibes, nice outfits and, of course, mimosas come to mind. While all those factors make for good fun for you and your friends, Morgan State University alumnus Tarrance Taylor wanted to take that experience a step further. While in college, Taylor worked as a DJ and sought out events he could host that hadn’t been seen or done before, specifically catered to the Black brunch experience in Baltimore. “What would a brunch utopia look like?” he thought.
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Feb 12, 2024 | 
thebaltimorebanner.com | Tramon Lucas
Valentine’s Day is a time to show romantic partners how much they mean to you — unless you’re single. Then it’s just a reminder of your singleness. And if you are single, you’re not alone. We wanted you and your feelings to be represented, so we made you this playlist (you’re welcome). This list includes anthems and bops to match any feelings you may have about the day. Press play and tell us what you think.
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Feb 9, 2024 | 
thebaltimorebanner.com | Tramon Lucas
We’re just days away from the Super Bowl, the biggest sporting event of the year, but the spotlight that normally shines over the opposing teams has been stolen by one man: Usher. The R&B legend is set to headline this year’s Apple Music Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show, and it’s already shaping upto be one for the ages.
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Jan 23, 2024 | 
thebaltimorebanner.com | Brenna Smith |Tramon Lucas
From East to West Baltimore, you’ll see it sprawled across buildings, street signs, and even car windows. Sometimes it’s as small as a signature, other times it spans several feet. RLong. The graffiti tag itself has taken on a life of its own, capturing the eyes and curiosity of those online and off. One day while traveling across the city, Baltimore rap artist Turk P.
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Dec 29, 2023 | 
thebaltimorebanner.com | Tramon Lucas |Taji Burris
Does it seem like time goes by faster each year? It’s almost like if you blink, January turns into December. You know what you couldn’t have missed, though? The impact of these six Black Baltimore creatives in 2023. They are people who have made Baltimore proud by elevating their brand through hard work and consistency. All steadily deliver original content that exemplifies their uniqueness and why the city rallies behind them.
