Wally Lockard III, J.D. – Executive Producer, Entrepreneur, Author

Wally Lockard III, J.D., is the Executive Producer of the award-winning Urban Grind TV, a platform that has helped indie artists, legacy musicians, and entrepreneurs launch their careers. With over 20 years of experience in the music and entertainment industry, Wally has owned an indie label, managed a recording studio, and been deeply involved in cannabis cultivation and liquor marketing. His dedication to elevating undiscovered talent has earned him numerous accolades, including a Cultural Impact Award and 28 awards for his work with Urban Grind TV, as well as a Billboard plaque and several iTunes Music Chart plaques.

Wally is also a distinguished law school graduate, certified hip-hop scholar, and teacher. He has authored Music is My Business: The Ultimate Startup Guide to the Music Business, where he shares his insights on navigating the entertainment industry and building a sustainable career. Urban Grind TV, founded over 15 years ago, has become a media powerhouse, featuring exclusive interviews with major artists such as Snoop Dogg, J. Cole, Lil Durk, and many more. It airs on Comcast, Astound TV, Roku, and Amazon FireTV, with streaming options available on YouTube.

As a proud father and advocate for mental health, Wally has also launched Mind Over Men, a show focused on men’s mental health, where he shares his journey of living with PTSD. His commitment to helping others extends beyond business, as he works to uplift and empower the next generation of artists, entrepreneurs, and creatives.

For more about Wally’s projects, visit UrbanGrindTV.com.

• Music Is My Business: The Ultimate Start-up Guide to the Music Business
• Chicago Music Award Winner (43rd)
• Ruff Ryders Radio Award
• Chicago Bridge Magazine Cover Feature
• Don Diva Magazine Feature on Wally Lockard III
• Illinois Media School Guest Speaker Wally Lockard III
• Spirit Music Group for Jaz-O Mentions Wally Lockard III
• Daily Herald Presents Robert Feder Story on Urban Grind TV
• Chicago Defender Mention of Wally Lockard III Cultural Impact Award
• Harold Jones Community Center Guest Speaker Wally Lockard III
• AK of Do or Die Co-Signs Wally Lockard III in the Music Industry
• Rochester Bailey Discussing Wally Lockard III
• Whats the Word Interview with Wally Lockard III
• N’Digo’s “Eye On Chi” Interview with Wally Lockard III
• Chicago Music Award Winner – (32nd)
• Formidable Men Magazine Feature on Wally Lockard III
• Hood Radio Award Winner Urban Grind TV
• Voyage Austin Magazine Feature on Wally Lockard III
• Chicago Music Award Winner (35th)
• Wally Lockard III accepts the Best Music TV Show Chicago Music Awards (42nd)
• Interview at The Wave Tour Meet n’ Greet with Ruff Ryders
• Mastering M.E.D.I.A. with Wally Lockard III J.D. | Midwest Music Expo 2024
• Wally Lockard III from Urban Grind TV Honored at SAE Cultural Impact Awards
• Keynote Speaker for SAE Institute 2024 Graduation