Today, the Living Legends Foundation is celebrating the Heroes of Black Music & Culture. Join us in congratulating DETAVIO SAMUELS, CEO of REVOLT and Offscript Worldwide, our recognized “Hero Behind The Culture”.
Detavio received his B.A. from Duke University, along with an MBA and Master’s degree from Stanford University, all by the age of 25. Prior to REVOLT, he worked with global companies helping them build impactful brands that resonated with their audiences.
As CEO of REVOLT since 2021, Detavio oversees the company’s mission in amplifying diverse voices to shape the narrative around Black culture. REVOLT reaches over 50 million Millennial and Gen Z viewers as a transformative leader in media.
In 2025, Detavio expanded his leadership as CEO of Offscript Worldwide, a newly launched parent company unifying and scaling culture-shaping brands including REVOLT, REVOLT Sports, Rap-Up, 440 Artists, Six Zeros, Rebel House, and more. Through Offscript, he is spearheading a bold vision to transform the media landscape—building a connected platform where storytelling, creator partnerships, and commerce work together to drive cultural impact.
Detavio is the host of REVOLT’s The Blackprint, a show where innovators, disruptors, and changemakers share their journeys and lessons learned to inspire the next generation of leaders.
Recognized as one of corporate America’s youngest and most accomplished senior executives, he has earned accolades including Adweek’s Creative Visionary Awards – Brand Leader of 2022, Digiday’s TV Executive of the Year 2022, and the T. Howard Foundation’s Executive Leadership Award of 2023. In addition to his notable work within creative industries, he is also an Amazon best-selling author.
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Detavio, the Living Legends Foundation recognizes your hard work and love for the culture. We see you and now others will too! #livinglegendsfoundation #LivingLegend #HeroesBehindTheCulture #hero
Detavio received his B.A. from Duke University, along with an MBA and Master’s degree from Stanford University, all by the age of 25. Prior to REVOLT, he worked with global companies helping them build impactful brands that resonated with their audiences.
As CEO of REVOLT since 2021, Detavio oversees the company’s mission in amplifying diverse voices to shape the narrative around Black culture. REVOLT reaches over 50 million Millennial and Gen Z viewers as a transformative leader in media.
In 2025, Detavio expanded his leadership as CEO of Offscript Worldwide, a newly launched parent company unifying and scaling culture-shaping brands including REVOLT, REVOLT Sports, Rap-Up, 440 Artists, Six Zeros, Rebel House, and more. Through Offscript, he is spearheading a bold vision to transform the media landscape—building a connected platform where storytelling, creator partnerships, and commerce work together to drive cultural impact.
Detavio is the host of REVOLT’s The Blackprint, a show where innovators, disruptors, and changemakers share their journeys and lessons learned to inspire the next generation of leaders.
Recognized as one of corporate America’s youngest and most accomplished senior executives, he has earned accolades including Adweek’s Creative Visionary Awards – Brand Leader of 2022, Digiday’s TV Executive of the Year 2022, and the T. Howard Foundation’s Executive Leadership Award of 2023. In addition to his notable work within creative industries, he is also an Amazon best-selling author.
Follow him on IG @detavio, FB @Detavio Samuels, LI @Detavio Samuels, X @Detavio, Threads @detavio
Detavio, the Living Legends Foundation recognizes your hard work and love for the culture. We see you and now others will too! #livinglegendsfoundation #LivingLegend #HeroesBehindTheCulture #hero