Levar “Ramzie” Kemp is not simply a creator—he is an architect of culture, a visionary storyteller, and a builder of platforms that give voice to stories too often overlooked. As the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Snubb3d Magazine, Kemp has carved out a powerful space in media where authenticity, artistry, and humanity are not trends but standards. Since its launch in 2019, Snubb3d has grown into a nationally recognized publication and multimedia brand, redefining influence by centering positivity, truth, and creative excellence in entertainment, music, film, and lifestyle.
Kemp’s journey is rooted in resilience. Raised by a retired military veteran and a minister, he was shaped early by discipline, faith, and service. Yet his path was not without hardship. He endured bullying, housing instability, and financial uncertainty—experiences that could have silenced his dreams but instead sharpened his purpose. From those moments, Kemp developed an unshakable belief: storytelling can heal, representation can empower, and vision—when protected—can change lives.
Long before founding Snubb3d Magazine, Kemp immersed himself in the entertainment industry, beginning his career as a model at just 16 years old. What started as portfolio-building evolved into a multifaceted career spanning talent relations, production, creative direction, public relations, audience coordination, and editorial leadership. His work has intersected with major television networks and productions, including BET, VH1, WE tv, Sunday’s Best, and The Mo’Nique Show, as well as film projects such as Whitney, produced by Angela Bassett. Along the way, he graced magazine covers, worked behind the scenes, and learned every layer of the industry—knowledge that would later inform his leadership and creative vision.
As a media executive and interviewer, Kemp is best known for The SitDown, Snubb3d Magazine’s flagship interview series, where he has engaged cultural icons and industry legends including Tito Jackson, Angie Stone, Jennifer Holliday, Kenny Lattimore, Chanté Moore, Avant, Robert Ri’chard, The Walls Group, and many others. His interview style is marked by depth, respect, and emotional intelligence—creating space for artists to be seen beyond the spotlight.
Kemp’s storytelling extends far beyond media. He is the author of the powerful trilogy When Sunday’s Not Enough, a deeply emotional and introspective body of work that explores faith, identity, ambition, vulnerability, and the quiet battles faced behind polished exteriors. The series resonates with readers navigating purpose, calling, and self-discovery, and has been praised for its honesty and cultural relevance.
Expanding his literary reach to the next generation, Kemp authored the children’s book The Industry Kid, a vibrant and imaginative story centered on dreaming big and believing early. More than a children’s book, The Industry Kid includes affirmations designed to help young readers speak life into themselves, build confidence, and understand that their voices and dreams matter. The book reflects Kemp’s commitment to legacy—not just success, but impact.
Academically, Kemp is a proud alumnus of Howard University, holds a Master of Science in Strategic Communications from the University of Maryland Global Campus, and has received an Honorary Doctorate of Humanitarianism for his service and influence. He is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Business Administration in Global Business and Leadership, blending scholarship with lived experience to inform his leadership philosophy. A proud brother of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated, Kemp lives by the fraternity’s principle of service to all mankind, which remains central to his work and worldview.
Beyond accolades and platforms, Kemp is deeply committed to community service and mentorship. His philanthropic efforts include volunteering with shelters, supporting unhoused communities, working with retirement communities, and participating in initiatives such as Howard University’s Alternative Spring Break, with service efforts extending across the United States and into Ghana, Africa. His service is not performative—it is personal, shaped by empathy and lived experience.
Today, as he surpasses 20 years in entertainment and creative leadership, Levar “Ramzie” Kemp continues to evolve—author, executive, scholar, mentor, and visionary. His work stands as proof that purpose is louder than circumstance, that storytelling is a form of leadership, and that true influence is built not by clout, but by consistency, character, and care.
Levar Kemp is not chasing the spotlight—he is building stages, opening doors, and reminding the world that dreams, when nurtured with discipline and faith, do more than come true. They create legacy.