Biography

Devin J. Ricks was born on June 3rd in Baltimore, Maryland. Devin graduated from Morgan State University, May of 2013, obtaining a Bachelor's of Science Degree In Broadcasting and Integrated Media/Video Production​. Devin has always been fascinated with the arts whether that was dealing with visual, graphic, and or media arts. He does a little bit of acting too. He began testing out the visual art field at the young age of 6 while also picking up the graphic arts side in his early days of high school. Devin was just 12 years old when he started picking up the video aspect of art. Over the years, Devin became fond with editing, writing, directing, and producing his own film projects. He has now mastered these talents. Dev TV! (which is his media outlet) has explored new heights when Devin took Dev TV! to the 2017/2018 BET Hip Hop Awards and to the 2018/2019 BET Awards which he covered the red carpet interviews. With that avenue peaking, he was able to take his media outlet nationally & internationally covering music festivals & events that bring eccentric culture to special communities. He also has a clothing line titled "No More Apologies" under his lifestyle brand "The DJR Experience" which famous celebrities (such as Ty Hunter; fashion stylist to icon & entertainer Beyoncé & among others) have worn and showcased his line. He also had cast members from the hit VH1 show "Love & Hip Hop Atlanta" wear his clothes as well. On his directing side, he has 4 independent films under his belt and is always eagerly ready to add more to his roster. Be on the lookout because the young mogul is on the rise and ready to inspire, motivate, and further out humanities.