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Karamo Brown is listed as a client of Artist & Brand, highlighting his roles as a culture expert on Queer Eye, talk show host, author, activist, and entrepreneur.
Karamo Brown, along with the other Queer Eye stars, collaborated with Lego for a new product line, bringing the show's aesthetic into the toy world.
Karamo Brown hosted an event with Tory Burch, where hundreds gathered to hear them discuss activism and leadership, generating laughter and emotional engagement.
In 2020, Karamo Brown partnered with Honest Company alumni to create MANTL, a premium personal care brand specifically for bald and balding men.
Karamo Brown partnered with ViiV Healthcare for a PrEP campaign, lending his voice to raise awareness and eliminate stigma around HIV prophylaxis.
In 2014, Brown partnered with the pharmaceutical company Janssen as part of the Positively Fearless campaign to empower the gay and bisexual community and fight HIV stigma.
Karamo Karega Brown, born on November 2, 1980, in Houston, Texas, embarked on his television career in 2004 with the MTV reality series “The Real World: Philadelphia.” This marked his initial foray into public life, where he gained recognition for his candid personality. Following his time on “The Real World,” he participated in “Real World/Road Rules Challenge: The Inferno II.” In the subsequent years, Brown diversified his media appearances, serving as a contributing host for HLN’s “Dr. Drew On Call” and YouTube’s “The Young Turks.” He also hosted and produced for HuffPost Live and was a recurring guest host on “Access Hollywood Live.” In 2014, he further expanded his broadcasting role as a host and segment producer for “Own Show.” His career trajectory saw him host MTV’s “Are You the One? Second Chances” in 2017 before gaining widespread recognition as the culture expert on the Netflix revival of “Queer Eye,” which premiered in February 2018.
Demonstrating a strong commitment to social causes, Brown has engaged in significant activism throughout his career. In 2014, he partnered with Janssen for the Positively Fearless campaign, focusing on empowering the gay and bisexual community. He co-founded 6in10.org in 2015, an organization dedicated to combating HIV stigma and providing mental health and HIV education to the Black LGBT community. His advocacy extended to working with the Obama Administration on policies supporting LGBTQ youth and collaborating with the White House and the Obama Foundation. A published author, his memoir, “Karamo: My Story of Embracing Purpose, Healing, and Hope,” was released in 2019, followed by a children’s book, “I Am Perfectly Designed,” in the same year. In 2020, he co-founded MANTL, a personal care brand for bald men, and was recognized on the Ebony Power 100 List.
Brown’s career continued to evolve with his daytime talk show, “Karamo,” which debuted in September 2022 for NBCUniversal. This marked a significant milestone, positioning him as a prominent talk show host. He has also made cameo appearances in various television shows and music videos, including Taylor Swift’s “You Need to Calm Down” in 2019. In 2019, he competed on “Dancing with the Stars,” further increasing his public profile. His work in “Queer Eye” has earned him multiple Primetime Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Host and a win for Outstanding Structured Reality Program in 2023. Brown consistently uses his platform to promote self-esteem, healing, and social awareness, regularly speaking at universities and engaging with diverse communities.
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