Black Cowboys

From the mainstream success of rapper Lil Nas X to the “Black Country” documentary taking home an Emmy, the rise of Black cowboy culture is having a moment. But organizations like Charlotte-based Trailbred Riderz show the roots run deep, even in a growing city.

Trailbred founder Curtis Thompson grew up in the city’s Derita neighborhood, but he spent many days at his grandmother’s house on Holland Avenue in Druid Hills. Just two doors down was Big M Stables, one of the few horse farms in the U.S. located in an urban community.

  • The Black Cowboys
  • Curtis Thompson
  • R&B Versus Live

Following the launch of the return of R&B Versus Live, a call from Elissia rang the office and the name of “The Trailbred riderz” filled the room.
It was then official, Trailbred riderz were coming on board to join the livest concert series on the planet, filling the venue with line dances | Rodeo | good old southern soul music and much of the black cowboy lifestyle that is becoming a popular trend in the world today.

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