Welcome to the Culture FYI’RS Podcast. Culture FYI’RS is a creative collaboration meetup held weekly at the FYI Campus in Los Angeles. Each week, we feature a fireside chat with a guest, showcase projects being worked on by members of the FYI community, and share product updates for FYI.AI, the creative collaboration app co-founded by will.i.am.

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This week’s guest is Jason Berry, a New York hip-hop legend turned health advocate. Once known as "Big J," Jason shares his incredible transformation after battling kidney failure and undergoing a life-saving transplant.

In this engaging conversation with FYI Chief Growth Officer Julie Pilot, Jason recounts his experiences in the music industry, including working with iconic figures and navigating the challenges of a high-pressure lifestyle that contributed to his health struggles. Jason reflects on the pivotal moments that led him to prioritize his health, the mental and emotional hurdles he faced, and how he turned his personal battle into a mission to raise awareness about kidney health in the hip-hop community. He discusses the importance of community support, the impact of lifestyle changes, and his vision for the upcoming Health and Hip Hop Festival in Spring 2026, aimed at educating and empowering others.

This conversation is not just about health; it's a call to action for listeners to be intentional about their well-being. Jason emphasizes the need for awareness and proactive measures within the community to combat prevalent health issues. Whether you're in the music industry or simply navigating life's challenges, his story is a powerful reminder of resilience and the importance of taking care of oneself.

Check out the project link to this Culture FYI’RS event with Jason:

https://fyi.me/p/culturefyirs81

Want to attend a Culture FYI’RS event in person at the FYI Campus in Los Angeles? Hit the link below to see a schedule of who’s speaking at a future event and to RSVP to join the next session.

https://fyi.me/p/culturefyirs

This episode’s Culture FYI’RS event was produced by FYI co-founder will.i.am, Aminah Muhammad, Emily Choi, Frankie Sandoval, Giuliana Rodriguez, Jafet Chavez, Julie Pilat, Lilly Kam, Markus Nielsen-Kolding, Roneal Madlani, Sean Kantrowitz, Shania Jafari, the FYI Product Team, and of course, the FYI Community. The podcast is edited by Rob Van Vranken.

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