Urban Grind TV and Urban Grind Radio are turning the energy all the way up in April 2026 with a lineup featuring NBA legend Harvey Grant, World Series MVP Jose Rijo, international pop recording artist Gabby B, live performances, exclusive interviews, and powerful stories from rising talent and respected voices.
This month’s schedule shows the strength and range of the Urban Grind TV platform — from major athlete interviews and celebrity conversations to music, culture, fashion, literature, and community impact. As one of Chicago’s most respected independent media platforms, Urban Grind TV continues building a bigger lane for legends, champions, major artists, and next-up talent.
Urban Grind TV and Urban Grind Radio April 2026 Schedule
April 1, 2026 – Harvey Grant on Urban Grind TV + Gabby B on Urban Grind Radio
April starts strong with NBA Legend and Hall of Legends Inductee Harvey Grant joining Wally Lockard III, J.D. for a major Urban Grind TV interview. Grant sits down for a real conversation about life, legacy, fatherhood, basketball, and more.
Harvey Grant’s basketball résumé speaks for itself. He was a First-Team All-Big Eight selection, Big Eight Rookie of the Year, Third-Team All-American, and the 12th overall pick in the 1988 NBA Draft. From Sparta, Georgia to Oklahoma to the NBA, his story represents excellence, discipline, and long-term impact.
On Urban Grind Radio, international pop recording artist Gabby B joins Sinista and Wally Lockard III, J.D. for a major interview. Based in Miami and originally from Brazil, Gabby B brings major international reach with over 5 million followers and music that has charted in nine countries. Fluent in three languages and singing in four — English, Portuguese, French, and Spanish — she brings true global star power to the Urban Grind platform.
Gabby B has shared the stage with Iza, Flo Rida, Ja Rule, and Justina Valentine, headlined major events, and performed the National Anthem for the Miami Heat, Chicago Bulls, Chicago Cubs, and Boston Red Sox.
April 8, 2026 – Sad Bunnii Live on Urban Grind TV + 4LADDIN on Urban Grind Radio
On April 8, Urban Grind TV features an exclusive interview and live performance from Sad Bunnii on the UGTV Stage. Sad Bunnii is an Alternative/Bedroom Pop artist from West Chicago, now based in the Chicago suburbs, creating emotionally honest music that helps listeners feel seen.
Her sound blends heartbreak, healing, humor, and high energy, giving her performances a personal and crowd-connected feel that stands out.
That same week on Urban Grind Radio, 4LADDIN joins Wally Lockard III, J.D. and Sinista for a major interview. A Palestinian-American rapper shaped by immigration, resilience, and self-belief, 4LADDIN is building a powerful lane through culture, perseverance, and emotional honesty.
April 15, 2026 – Trijea the Model and Featured Author Lamartz Brown on Urban Grind TV
April 15 brings two strong features to Urban Grind TV.
First, Trijea the Model joins the platform for a TV interview and photoshoot. A model, actress, business owner, and founder of Wink for Pink, Trijea is doing meaningful work in both entertainment and community impact. Her nonprofit supports women of all colors and nationalities who have gone through cancer and chemotherapy by providing beauty products, wigs, makeup, lashes, and support.
She is also expanding her career in fashion and film, with a recent acting role set to premiere on Amazon Prime in 2026 and continued momentum after multiple appearances at New York Fashion Week.
Also featured that week is Featured Author Lamartz Brown, who joins Urban Grind TV for an exclusive interview. Lamartz Brown is an author, poetic pen lyricist, and emerging mogul from Paterson, New Jersey, whose work continues to make a mark in contemporary urban literature.
His published titles include Built On Broken Pieces, Blank Canvas of You, Back Down Memory Lane, Damaged By Necessity, and Sweet Nectar. His writing explores love, trauma, healing, resilience, and purpose through emotionally rich storytelling.
April 22, 2026 – 4LADDIN Live on Urban Grind TV + Triz on Urban Grind Radio
On April 22, 4LADDIN returns to the Urban Grind platform for a TV interview and live performance on Urban Grind TV. His appearance brings truth, culture, pain, passion, and purpose to the stage, showing why his story and music continue to connect.
On Urban Grind Radio, Triz joins Sinista and Wally Lockard III, J.D. for an exclusive interview. Born and raised on the South Side of Chicago, Patriz “Triz” McCaleb is a pop singer, songwriter, and actor whose sound is rooted in classical and gospel foundations.
With more than a decade of vocal performance experience and credits in stage productions, commercials, and television, Triz brings trained talent, soulful delivery, and standout artistry to the mic.
April 29, 2026 – Jose Rijo on Urban Grind TV + Sad Bunnii on Urban Grind Radio
Closing out the month, Urban Grind TV features a major sit-down with World Series MVP, All-Star, and Cincinnati Reds Hall of Famer Jose Rijo.
In his interview with Wally Lockard III, J.D., Rijo talks about life, family, struggle, baseball, success, and legacy. As one of the most respected pitchers of his era, Jose Rijo helped lead Cincinnati to the 1990 World Series championship and earned World Series MVP honors on baseball’s biggest stage.
He later led the National League in strikeouts, made the All-Star Game, won the Tony Conigliaro Award, and secured his place in baseball history with his induction into the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame. His appearance is another example of Urban Grind TV continuing to elevate its lane in major athlete interviews.
Also on April 29, Sad Bunnii joins Urban Grind Radio for an interview, bringing her emotionally honest sound and unique point of view to the show.
Urban Grind TV Continues Growing as a Platform for Legends, Athletes, Artists, and Culture
The April 2026 lineup is another strong statement from Urban Grind TV and Urban Grind Radio. The platform continues to bridge worlds — connecting sports, music, entertainment, fashion, literature, and community through real interviews and meaningful conversations.
From NBA legends and World Series champions to international recording artists, authors, models, and live performers, Urban Grind continues to create space for voices that matter.
For viewers, listeners, guests, and brand partners, this is a reminder that Urban Grind TV is not just covering culture — it is helping shape the conversation.
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