Dawn Richard — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Achieved commercial and critical success as a singer, both solo and with groups Danity Kane and Diddy – Dirty Money.
Founder of Papa Ted's Truck, a vegan food and art truck promoting a plant-based lifestyle.
Founder of AniVault.
Serves as a Creative Consultant at Turner Broadcasting (Adult Swim) for over eight years.
Works as an Artist consultant at Hip Hop Caucus, a non-profit organization.
Serves as a Board Member of the Recording Academy (Memphis Chapter).
Released critically acclaimed solo albums including "New Breed" (2019) and "Second Line" (2021).

Biography

Dawn Angeliqué Richard is an American singer and entrepreneur from New Orleans, Louisiana. She began her music career in 2004, auditioning for MTV's Making the Band 3, which led to the formation of the girl group Danity Kane. The group signed with Sean "Diddy" Combs's Bad Boy Records, releasing three studio albums.