Atlanta Rap Artist, Jermaine ” J Young MDK” Carter Nominated For Outstanding Dramatic Actor” In a Short Film “Mixed Girl”

Jermaine “J Young MDK” Carter is usually known for his electrifying stage presence and insightful rap lyrics. Now, he can add a gripping actor of a powerful new drama to the list. “Mixed Girl” is a film the musician starred in, not only expanding his resume, but also showing a new side of the energetic rapper. It tells a story of a man who learns he has a daughter after years of neglect from her mother. This movie shows the journey of him stepping up and doing what’s right by a child who needs him now more than ever. This is surely to be his most intense role that will catapult him even further into the world of Hollywood thespians.

His talents stretch beyond being in front of the camera as he is also the co-producer of “Mixed Girl”. The short film relates to audiences everywhere. Speaking of everywhere, the film has been screened at a vast number of film festivals and venues including the Micheaux Film Festival in Los Angeles. J Young was even commended by the festival when he was nominated for ““Outstanding Dramatic Actor in a Short Film”

However, this is not J Young MDK’s first time in front of the camera. Aside from his several music videos, he has acted in Apple TV’s “Feds Did A Sweep” and Netflix’s “The App That Stole Christmas”. He got a taste of a drama-themed script when he played a role in “All Eyez On Me”, the telling biopic on the life of iconic rapper, Tupac Shakur. Though this is his biggest role, J Young MDK remained committed to putting on the performance of his life throughout production. As one of the co- producers, he was also able to add his creative influence to the movie.

Typically, J Young MDK can be seen amassing a large crowd on an average night. His musical career had led him to perform in the “Monster Outbreak Presents: Latto 777 Tour” with Latto, Saucy Santana, Asianae, and Kali. He has also created tantalizing albums such as Aqua, Black, and White which were all released the same year! He created history with two of the aforementioned by releasing them on the same day! If anything can be said about J Young MDK, it’s that he is a hard worker who puts his all into whatever he does. More information on “Mixed Girl” can be viewed at mixedgirlfilm.com and J Young MDK can be followed at @jyoungmdk on social media.