Sharif D. King
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| Born | May 7, 1985 New York, New York |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | King Sharif, Young Celeb, King Celeb |
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| Website | sharifdking |
Sharif D. King (born May 7, 1985), professionally known as King Sharif, is an American entertainment and sports journalist, multimedia personality, podcaster, actor, voice-over artist, orator, author, and entrepreneur.[1] With over a decade of experience, King has established himself as a prominent voice across radio, television, and digital platforms.[2][3][4]
Early Life and Education
King was born in Harlem and raised uptown back and fourth between Harlem & The Bronx, New York.[5] He developed an early interest in media, inspired by figures such as Angie Martinez, Sway Calloway, and Oprah Winfrey. He earned an associate degree in Liberal Arts with a concentration in broadcasting from Five Towns College, a bachelor's degree in Media and Communications from SUNY College at Old Westbury, and a master's degree in Broadcast and Digital Journalism with a focus on sports media from Syracuse University's S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications. As of 2021, he was pursuing a second master's degree in Sports Administration at Delaware State University.[6][7][8]
Career
Sharif D. King's career began in the early 2000s with internships at BET Networks and LRG Clothing from 2006 to 2007. He quickly transitioned into media, hosting his first mixtape in 2008.[9][10][11]
Early Work (2007–2010)
- 2007: Hosted We Gon Dne Pt.2 with DJ G$Money and Harlem 2 Hollywood with DJ E-Nyce and Ron Browz.
- 2009–2010: Became the host of EBC Uncut TV at Rucker Park, a high-profile basketball event series.
- Worked alongside DJ Spazo as co-host of the #1 internet radio show during 2009–2010.
- Host of Crown Weekends on Wink 106 and Jamz 101.7 with 7 Mountains Media
- “In 2012, Became Official Host of HBCU Mixtapes and HBCU Follow Train alongside DJ Burn
Multimedia and Radio Journalism (2015–Present)
- 2015–2016: Multimedia journalist for Dopeness Magazine.
- 2016: Hosted The RapFest Producer Beat Battles.
- 2016–2018: Radio host at 101.1 The Wiz in Cincinnati, where he led the top-rated night show in the tri-state area.
- 2019–2020: In-Game Arena Host for Syracuse University Athletics.
- 2021–2022: Served as a multimedia journalist at WETM 18 News, and as weekend host/producer at WINK 106 and 101.7 Jamz under 7 Mountains Media.
Notable Appearances and Collaborations
- Lead role in Emanny & Jadakiss’s "Young and Ready" music video.
- Featured in a promotional commercial with Ryan Leslie for Renegade.
- Voice-over talent for Sirius XM/Pandora.[12]
- Weekly contributor on Fox 19 segment.[13]
- Host at TheRapFest.com.
- Interned with CNY Central.
- Regular host and multimedia personality on iBO TV.
Personal Life
Sharif D. King is deeply connected to several causes:
- Supports Multiple Sclerosis awareness in honor of his mother.[14]
- Advocates for diabetes and autism research and awareness due to personal family experiences.[15][16]
References
- ↑ King, Sharif D. "Sharif D. King - My Twin Tiers". My Twin Tiers. Retrieved 2025-06-02.
- ↑ "Exploring Life & Business with King Sharif of Sharif D. King Media Group". Voyage ATL. Retrieved 2025-06-02.
- ↑ "Hailing From Harlem By Way Of The Bronx, New York: Sharif D. King". Medium. Retrieved 2025-06-02.
- ↑ "Sharif D. King Sports Segment". YouTube. Retrieved 2025-06-02.
- ↑ "Life & Work with Sharif D. King (King Sharif) of East Atlanta". Voyage ATL. Retrieved 2025-06-02.
- ↑ "Meet Sharif D. King". Bold Journey. Retrieved 2025-06-02.
- ↑ "Introducing The Orange Football In-Game Hosts". Syracuse University Athletics. 2019-09-09. Retrieved 2025-06-02.
- ↑ "Sharif D. King Hosts Live Event". YouTube. Retrieved 2025-06-02.
- ↑ "Carve Your Path: Write Your Journey (Audiobook)". Amazon. Retrieved 2025-06-02.
- ↑ "Carve Your Path by Sharif D. King (Paperback)". Amazon. Retrieved 2025-06-02.
- ↑ "On-Air Interview with City Girls". YouTube. Retrieved 2025-06-02.
- ↑ "Sharif D. King Interviews Lil Baby". YouTube. Retrieved 2025-06-02.
- ↑ "Interview with Fabolous". YouTube. Retrieved 2025-06-02.
- ↑ "On-Air Segment with DaBaby". YouTube. Retrieved 2025-06-02.
- ↑ "Sharif D. King Interview with Megan Thee Stallion". YouTube. Retrieved 2025-06-02.
- ↑ "Sharif D. King Coverage from Super Bowl". YouTube. Retrieved 2025-06-02.