HBCU Grad Gives Athletes, Artists, Entrepreneurs and Influencers a Chance to Collaborate and Tell Their Story

Nationwide — Derrick Hayes the “enTIEtainer” (Instagram: @entietainer) is a graduate of Tennessee State University who majored in business. While enrolled at TSU, Hayes was a student entrepreneur who partnered with fellow student Andre Lee who is now the Executive Director of the 100 Black Men of Middle Tennessee to help start the Wall of Excellence Scholarship and Development Fund. That fund has raised over $1 million to help students stay in and finish their college education.

Derrick is now uplifting lives with the 5 W (Who, What, Where, When, and Why) Interview. In 30 seconds or less, athletes, authors, artists, entertainers, entrepreneurs, experts, and influencers can now tell their story when they meet Derrick in person or by email when they send in their 5 W Interview information.

The 5 W interviews will be posted and shared on 1 or more of Derrick’s social media networks @entietainer which can include Instagram, X, Facebook, TikTok, Thread, Linked In, and with a video interview on YouTube.

Before the pandemic, Derrick interviewed celebrities such as Toya Johnson, Kandi Burress, Charles Oakley, Roy Jones, Jr., and in 2024, he started to interview and collaborate with influencers like Big Sexy Official, Ugly Money Niche, 730 Hurk, Celebrity Stylist Ryan Christopher, Boston Cheez, Smitty The Goat, and Six Figure Spa Chik.

How to qualify for a 5 W interview:

1. Have at least 1 or more social media accounts.

2. Be willing to collaborate with Derrick by sharing your 5 W interview with your audiences. For example, if you have an Instagram account you will be tagged with an invite to be a collaborator and once you accept the interview will appear on more than one page.

3. Have a positive social media presentation that is marketable.

How to get a 5 W interview:

1. Answer the 5 W questions on a document. Who are you? What do you do? Where are you from? When did you get started? Why do you do it?

2. Include a quality photo.

3. List all social media networks that you currently use.

4. Send all information via email to info@derrickhayes.com and include your contact information.

What to do if you don’t want an interview but just want to support:

1. Follow or subscribe to all of Derrick’s social media accounts @entietainer.

2. Refer people that you think should be interviewed by Derrick.

3. Hire Derrick to speak at your next meeting, conference, or event

4. Give a blessing to Derrick Hayes today

– Cashapp $entietainer
– Venmo @entietainer
– Paypal info@derrickhayes.com
– Zelle (706) 615-1662

For press inquiries or business management, contact info@derrickhayes.com or phone (706) 615-1662