Hailing from Chicago, Shawn Grant embodies a multifaceted career as the Senior Editor at The Source Magazine, a captivating multimedia host, and a consummate storyteller. With a rich journalistic background and a charismatic media persona, Shawn’s journalistic prowess spans a diverse spectrum, encompassing trending narratives, music, cinema, sports, and entertainment.
Shawn’s significant contributions have left an indelible mark, consistently delivering breaking news and offering innovative perspectives on popular subjects while remaining engaging and entertaining.
Throughout his journey, Shawn has finely honed the delicate equilibrium between the demanding art of journalism and the art of the interview. His tenure with The Source has allowed him to peel back the layers of gifted performers, granting readers intimate insights into their beloved celebrities. His roster of interviews includes luminaries such as Shaquille O'Neal, Kevin Hart, Charlamagne tha God, Ice Cube, DJ Khaled, Roman Reigns, Saweetie, Ashanti, Anthony Davis, and many more.
Shawn's impactful contributions and inventive storytelling concepts have extended beyond print and digital. He has made memorable appearances on acclaimed podcasts like "The Right Time with Bomani Jones" on ESPN, showcasing his dynamic and effervescent personality. Moreover, he has taken on the guest host role for morning news shows like “The Jam,” broadcast on WCIU-Chicago. Most recently, Shawn joined Nick Cannon for his “Future Superstar Tour” in Chicago and was inducted into the Recording Academy as a member of its Class of 2023.
A proud alumnus of the University of Missouri, Shawn's academic pursuits centered around communication and marketing. During the nascent phase of his career, he served as Content Director for a venerable hip-hop platform, harnessing the collective strengths of his peers to achieve overarching group objectives.
Beyond the entertainment realm, Shawn has orchestrated captivating content and narrative campaigns and secured coveted speaking engagements for esteemed corporations such as Nike, MTN DEW, Jack Daniel's, Michelob ULTRA, and the NBA. His adept event coordination skills and knack for crafting engaging and entertaining content position him to lend his authoritative voice and insights to discussions encompassing music and sports.
While Shawn harbors a genuine fondness for the pop, entertainment, and sports cultures of the early 2000s, his visionary ambition transcends generational boundaries, aspiring to leave an enduring impact on cultural landscapes far beyond his time.