The 9th Annual Celebrity Polo x Jazz Experience Made History—And Gave Back in Grand Style
- Kia C. Boone
- Jul 14
- 2 min read
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.