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Datwon Thomas is the Executive Producer, Talent, DCP. Thomas is part of DCP’s in-house talent team, collaborating on talent strategy, relations, bookings, and creative, leveraging his unrivaled experience from his 13-year stewardship of VIBE.

Thomas will work out of both the New York and Los Angeles offices.

Thomas will also assume the role of Editor-at-Large, VIBE, supporting big-picture strategy for the brand. In addition, he will maintain his role as PMC’s Vice President, Culture and Media, building diversity initiatives and programs for the company.

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Most recently, Thomas served as VIBE’s Editor-In-Chief. During this time, he pioneered new initiatives for Hip-Hop and R&B media and created platforms to showcase and discover emerging and established artists.

Since 2019, Thomas has worked closely with the DCP team as a consulting producer for flagship programs, including the American Music Awards, Billboard Music Awards, Academy of Country Music Awards, and Dick Clark