Jason Lee<\/a> is expanding the conversation beyond celebrity headlines and internet drama. While attending the 6th Annual Hollywood Unlocked Impact Awards in Beverly Hills, the Hollywood Unlocked founder revealed that only two figures belong on his personal \u201cMount Rushmore\u201d of modern media\u2014and he had no problem including himself on the list.<\/p>\n Speaking with journalist Brandon \u2018Scoop B\u2019 Robinson<\/a> on the red carpet, Lee named himself alongside Charlamagne Tha God, Angie Martinez, and Joe Budden as the voices he believes have had an outsized impact on the current media landscape. The inclusion of Budden stood out, given the pair’s public disagreements over the years, but Lee framed the choice as recognition of influence rather than personal alignment.<\/p>\n \u201cCharlamagne Tha God and me,\u201d Lee said when asked to build his hypothetical media monument. He later added that Budden is \u201cundeniably a force,\u201d even though the two \u201cdon’t align on everything.\u201d<\/p>\n COMPLEX SHOP:<\/b> Shop the brands you love, anytime and anywhere. Uncover what’s next. Buy. Collect. Obsess.<\/a><\/p>\n The comments came during a broader discussion about ownership, independence, and the growing influence of Black-owned media companies. Lee pointed to executives such as Lemuel Plummer and Byron Allen as examples of creators who build lasting infrastructure rather than simply create content.<\/p>\n He also highlighted fellow media entrepreneurs, including Angelica Nwandu of The Shade Room and the late journalist Robin Ayers, describing collaboration among independent media owners as essential to long-term success.<\/p>\n The conversation with Robinson eventually shifted from media influence to global issues. Asked how he would make peace with Budden if he “ruled the world” for a day, Lee dismissed the premise entirely. \u201cWorld peace with Joe Budden is the least of my worries,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n Lee’s latest remarks arrive just weeks after he found himself at the center of another viral entertainment debate. During an appearance on SiriusXM’s Page Six Radio, he defended Rihanna amid the online backlash surrounding her brief interaction with Tyla at the 2026 Met Gala. <\/a><\/p>\n Lee argued that the controversy lacked perspective, noting Rihanna’s demanding schedule and responsibilities as a mother, business executive, and global celebrity.<\/p>\n <\/a> Jason Lee Cleared of Wrongdoing in ‘Wild N’Out’ Event<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n <\/a> Jason Lee Says Rihanna Didn\u2019t \u2018Snub\u2019 Tyla at the Met Gala: \u2018She\u2019s Not a Mean Girl\u2019<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n <\/a> K. Michelle Finally Admits She Was ‘In Love’ With R. Kelly<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Sony’s State of Play: ‘God of War: Laufey’ Announced, Marvel’s Wolverine Gameplay Revealed<\/a><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n Peabo Bryson Remembered by C\u00e9line Dion, Kenny Lattimore, and More After Death at 75<\/a><\/i><\/b><\/p>\nRelated News<\/h3>\n
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