Dontae Raymon Ivory

Dontae Raymon Ivory grew up on Rosecrans Avenue, a vibrant hub of Hip-Hop culture in Los Angeles County, California, nurtured by his grandparents, Wilbert Ivory Sr. and Patricia Ivory. He pursued higher education at Southwest Tennessee Community College, earning an Associate's Degree, and further honed his skills at the LA Film School, focusing on film and media production. This education laid the foundation for his diverse career in the entertainment industry. Career Highlights: Entertainment and Media Dontae Raymon Ivory has made significant contributions to the entertainment industry, particularly in major events. He played a pivotal role on the field team for two Emmy Award-winning Super Bowl halftime shows, working with RocNation for Super Bowl 56 and Rihanna's halftime show at Super Bowl 57. His expertise extended to Super Bowl 58, which achieved historic viewership numbers. In film, Ivory's work includes placing "Crack in The System" at the LA Film School in 2014, a documentary that earned an Emmy nomination. Political Engagement Ivory has also been influential in the political sphere, particularly in campaign strategy and decision-making. He was involved in the early stages of Kamala Harris's presidential campaign, meeting with her on November 16, 2019, and supporting her through her campaign suspension on December 3, 2019. Ivory played a critical role in encouraging Harris to continue in politics, which ultimately led to her joining Joe Biden as his vice-presidential candidate on January 8, 2020. Additional Contributions Beyond entertainment and politics, Ivory has contributed to the success of three award-winning Rose Parade floats. His prominence was recognized in 2018 with a feature on an entire building in Las Vegas' Miracle Mile. In 2020, he expanded his presence in commercial media with appearances in two Foot Locker commercials.