LOS ANGELES - TelAve -- LOS ANGELES, CA — The entertainment community gathered during BET Weekend to honor legendary music producer Kannon "Cavie" Cross and acclaimed actor and singer Keith D. Robinson at an exclusive celebration recognizing their contributions to music, film, and culture.

Hosted at beTRUE Studios in Los Angeles, the event also introduced the new creative venue, which operates in partnership with Cavie's entertainment company, Vortex Hollywood. The space is designed for podcasts, content creation, screenings, photography, and private events and is now accepting bookings through Vortex Hollywood.

A Compton native, Cavie has worked with iconic artists including Aaliyah, DMX, Macy Gray, T.I., Goodie Mob, and E-40. Beyond music, he recently helped fulfill a cancer patient's final wish by producing a song and creating lasting memories with the family.

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Robinson, known for his roles in Dreamgirls, Power Book III: Raising Kanan, and Beyond the Gates, was celebrated for his achievements as both an actor and recording artist. Supporting him at the event were fellow Beyond the Gates cast members Brandon Claybon and Timon Kyle Durrett.

The evening welcomed notable guests including EDI Mean of the Outlawz, Maino, Jim Jones, Amina BUTTAFLY, Micah Ari Brown, Charisse Mills, LazRael Lison, Mayjah Payne, Dusty the Rapper, Rasheeda Wallace, MRG, G Flame Bugatti, Bouge Que, and Compton AV.

Special thanks were extended to gift bag sponsor The Red Grant Morning Show and media partner Sheen Magazine for exclusive event coverage and celebrity interviews. Guests enjoyed premium hospitality provided by Cook's Champagne and Don Julio Tequila.

Celebrity chef Ewanda Jackson, founder of Healthy Choices and personal chef to LisaRaye McCoy, delivered a memorable culinary experience alongside WHATCHITGROW INC., featuring signature dishes including oxtail macaroni and cheese, barbacoa bowls, smoked chicken sliders, and deviled eggs.

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The celebration captured the spirit of BET Weekend by honoring excellence, community, legacy, and the lasting impact that artists and creators continue to make on culture and society.

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MEDIA PARTNER:
Sheen Magazine
https://www.sheenmagazine.com/

VENUE PARTNER:
beTRUE Studios in partnership with

Vortex Hollywood
betruestudios.com/
vortexhollywood.com

SPONSORS:
Cook's Champagne
cookschampagne.com

Don Julio Tequila
www.donjulio.com
The Red Grant Morning Show
youtube.com/@redgrant

CULINARY PARTNER:
Chef Ewanda Jackson, Founder of Healthy     Choices and Celebrity Chef to LisaRaye McCoy
ladiestouchinc.org

healthychoicesmovement.com

The Red Grant Morning Show

youtube.com/@redgrant