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The 9th Annual Celebrity Polo x Jazz Experience Made History—And Gave Back in Grand Style

May 25, 2025 - Baltimore Peninsula, MD

Sunday, May 25th, 2025 will forever be etched into Black polo history.

Under the radiant sun and Maryland sky, Grandiosity Events hosted its 9th Annual Celebrity Polo x Jazz benefit for Baltimore Healthy Start, Inc., fusing the refinement of polo with the soul of jazz—and elevating community impact in the process. Held at 101 W Dickman Street in Baltimore, the all-day luxury experience was nothing short of iconic.

🐎 Black Polo Royalty Takes the Field

What made this year historic? The match featured an all-Black team of polo players, shattering tradition and rewriting the narrative on who belongs in the “sport of kings.”The star-studded lineup included:
  • Noah Dabney
  • Marc Harris
  • Marc Anthony Harley
  • Hosea Johnson
  • Malachi "Lavish" Lyles
  • Michael Hamm
Their commanding presence on horseback wasn’t just a thrill—it was a cultural statement. Backed by @GlobalPolo and @USPoloASSN, the players represented a new era of elegance and athleticism in equestrian sport, championed through Charm City Polo and Work to Ride.

💎 The Glam, the Guests, and the Grandiosity

Black luxury. The red carpet glowed with fashion-forward guests, including:
  • OWN’s Love & Marriage: D.C. stars Jamie & Erana Tyler
  • The stylish stunners from Katwalk Boutique
  • Dapper Luq, turning heads in custom menswear
  • Fascinator fashionistas in bespoke crowns by @HatsbyJosie
  • Standout guests in tailored elegance from @mochachinoinc, direct from Vero Beach
Music from the live jazz ensemble floated through the air as guests enjoyed champagne, cigars, and curated vendor experiences on the field.

💌 Giving Back in a Major Way

Two heartfelt moments of philanthropy stole the spotlight:
  • A check presentation from Carlito Fuente Jr., owner of World Famous Arturo Fuente Cigars, to Black Mental Health Alliance—delivering purpose with prestige.
  • Another generous on-stage check presentation by Duane King Law to BaltimoreHealthyStart.org, highlighting their dedication to reducing maternal and infant mortality in the community.
Duane King Law (@inaslingcalltheking) was also announced as the 10th Year Title Sponsor for 2026—ushering in the next era of Polo x Jazz with power and promise.
Everyone had a grand time—and that’s exactly the legacy Grandiosity Events set out to create. As we look ahead to year ten, one thing is clear: history isn’t just witnessed at Polo x Jazz. It’s made.

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