Wow, it was October 9, 1985 and a nine pound eight ounce little boy was born. Oh what a wonderful late night early morning that was! I remember when I looked at you for the first time, how very much I loved you son! I have so many memories of you growing up from the excitement of catching your first fish, to the many basketball games and family wrestling matches. I was so proud of you then, and even more now.

I remember the day you introduced Jasmine to me and I said to myself she must be very special because you brought her home. Soon, we all found out how very special she was and we started asking Jasmine what size ring did she wear. She responded “size five.” From that day forward I always reminded you about “size 5”. I remember the day I asked you who would be your best man, and how hard that might be for you, because you have some super, terrific friends.

I remember you responding and saying “You are Dad, but don’t tell Jasmine I told you” (she wanted to do something special to ask). You don’t know how excited and how honored l felt. I love you to the moon and beyond infinity and hope that God continues to shape and bless your marriage. I love you both, and I’m excited to have Jasmine as our new daughter. (She gives the world’s best hugs).

Love Dad

- Andre Cisco I, Best Man

It all started on a brisk Friday night, in October of 2008. I met the love of my life. My soulmate. And no, it wasn’t my husband (that happened on a Saturday). Jasmine, or Roomie as we affectionately call each other, and I have been like sisters since we met Freshman year at OSU. We moved in together within two months of knowing each other and you rarely saw one without the other. We were made for each other. We’ve shared every detail of life, so when she hesitantly shared about this cool and handsome new guy she met, I was intrigued. She was protective about the details, so there was clearly something different about Andre.

When I finally met Andre about a year later, it all clicked. It made sense that he was THE person for my person. He’s kind and funny. He’s attentive and he leads without trying. When I think back to that day, the best part was watching Roomie smile from ear to ear. She looked free to be exactly who she was meant to be all these years and that hasn’t changed.

Andre taught my best friend how to be vulnerable and submissive because he provided her with a sense of security and protection that she hadn’t experienced before. She shines in a different light and it is so refreshing to witness. And the cherry on top of this phenomenal sundae was that he came from a loving family who has accepted her as their own, which is something I’ve always prayed for, for Roomie.

Now, we all get to celebrate and share in their special love. In the few years that they’ve known one another, they’ve given each other confidence and they’ve helped each other grow. They’ve aligned their creativity and somehow created even more magic with their love. I am so excited to see the other dope things that they build together in the future. I’m so happy for them and wouldn’t want to share my Roomie with anyone else in this world besides Andre.

- Kierra Posey, Matron of Honor

Relationships and Love have many complexities. Choices and decisions both large and small, but mostly small ones are the ones that seem to stand out. I encourage you to choose to be large in the mist of the small. Choose to be honest and true with one another. While at the same time in a timely manner respecting one another’s perspective. Never to shrink in who you are but to love thru those hard moments. Love as a whole can’t be selfish. No one can be constantly scrutinized and grow. You must plant the seed of serenity and Communication at all times. I believe in you two. I believe in who you will become and I believe Christ doesn’t make mistakes. Hold fast on each other as this world will try to distort you and pull you apart. FIGHT for a healthy relationship and remember two things, true friendship is the soil and Communication is the seed. I’m excited to see what will Grow!

- Demetri Crawley

I’ve known Dre for close to 20 years! He’s my brother for life. We’ve had some good times, fun times and lots of memories. I’ve seen Dre grow from the young serial entrepreneur who thought screaming was the way to get things done to a man who owns multiple businesses and is such an inspiration, not only to the youth, but to everyone around him. Interning at Interscope Records to hiring his own interns. I have so many stories but a funny one....I always had to SAVE Dre from getting into scuffles because of his strong feelings and smart mouth, however one scuffle we had with a group of young men turned into me tussling on the ground with one of them and Dre somehow punching me in the face. We all know Andre is blind and can’t see, but this particular scuffle Andre punched me so hard trying to punch the other guy, not once, but twice, that it made me see stars... lol 😂 Good times! We were some young wild men. From starting our own business together, being trend setters, making a lot of money, to evolving and continuing to be successful men that many look up to. I love you bro.

Now the glue to it all, Jasmine Nicole!!! You think Andre is a serial entrepreneur? If you’ve never met Jasmine, you’ve never met anyone that grinds like her. A work ethic like no other. A kind, caring wonderful woman whom will give you her last to see you happy. I met Jasmine I think in 2015. Very poised and extremely organized! When I say she was the missing piece to Andre’s other half, words can’t express! She was also the missing piece to our festival; she took fEST to the next level. I’ve never seen someone, not only own, manage, organize and run businesses like her but tame Dre in such a subtle, unconditional, loving manner. She’s my sister from another mother. She’s a superwoman and a forced to be reckoned with. I think I talk to Jasmine as much as I talk to Dre, especially when talking life, business or I need to bounce ideas off someone that has my best interest at heart or even her just checking on me to see how I’m doing. I admire you in so many ways and appreciate you coming not only into our lives, but Andre’s life. I see the change in the man he’s become and it’s all because of you! You’ve taught him how to communicate better, showed him unconditional love and never gave up on him. Lol and I know first hand there were plenty of times during our talks that you were frustrated with him from time to time. Thank you for sticking by his side through the ups and downs and growing with him.. Thank you for showing me, via you and him together, that love conquers all. We’ve had so many talks about life and entrepreneurial dreams. Thank you for always pushing me to be better and want more.

Memories on top of memories! I am so excited to call both of you my best friends! I know no matter what I can count on you and you two know you can always count on me for whatever. I am so happy to continue our life growing until we are old with our own children. I love both of you!!

Thank you for being such genuine, caring, unconditional loving, friends.

- Donnie

Hakuna matata what a wonderful phrase. Hakuna matata ain’t no passing phase. It means no worries for the rest of your days. It’s a problem free. Philosophy. Hakuna matata.

Juicy J (Jasmine) and I have know each other since we were in 7th grade. From two rival parts of town. Maple v Bedford. We hit it off immediately and became best friends. I’ve been with Jasmine through all of the best and worst of teenage dating. CC homecoming and prom…and everything in between. We were up late l-late talking about boys in our lives and feeling like we were grown. Crying. Laughing. Planning our fake future with men we thought we would marry. HA! But Jasmine always had a sense of leveling up and being the absolute best at what she does. Everything she touches is gold. I’ve always admired that. So when she met Simba (the artist formally known as Andre) in a work setting, I thought well what do we have here. Have you ever gone to the Richmond mall. On a Saturday. Super hungry because you forget to eat breakfast. And smelled the Auntie Annie’s pretzels and knew you had to get it. That’s how Simba looks at Jasmine. And vice Versa. I believe in divine and ordained Love that God brings together. That’s this. The love that makes your heart beat as an outsider when they see you together. It’s the 1 Corinthians 13:1 love that you rarely see. The love that will last a lifetime. Based on the auntie Annie’s pretzel crazing that Simba felt for Nala. Jasmine and Simba, I wish you the absolute greatest love, passion, and understanding that God has to offer. It’s already there and I know it will continue to the thrive.

- Morgan Prewitt

Six years ago I met one of the most ambitious, talented, sweet, caring and fun women I know. Jasmine Nicole. What started out as an IG friendship has blossomed into a sisterhood where I have someone to call when I’m feeling uninspired or indecisive or to pour up a cocktail just because it’s Wednesday. Over time, I’ve gotten to know Andre and I see firsthand how much he cares for my friend. How much he fills her cup so she can be the best version of herself to the world around her. Their love is a whole other level of inspiration and I’m honored to have had a front row seat to its growth.  All those random Wednesdays I crashed the Cisco residence, all the times I showed up to a night on the town with these two, I’ve always felt incredibly welcome — like family. And that is a feeling you do not get often. You two are mind boggling special together. It’s like you have this constant sparkle radiating around you. You give effortlessly to your friends, family and community. I truly believe those big hearts of yours will continue to be blessed for generations to come. Congratulations to you both. A match made in heaven!! I can’t wait to see all of the magic you continue to make together. 

- Marissa Wilson

My sister-cousin, Jasmine, is incredibly beautiful, driven, and on the move. So, when I heard she met this tall glass of water in North Carolina courtesy of Cleveland and by way of L.A., I was suspicious that she had already stumbled on something important. You see, I believe the universe works in mysterious ways.

When I finally met Andre, boy was I relieved. He was sweet, funny, chill, and best-of-all, crazy in love with her. But that's not all it takes to make a match. You, see it's easy to fall in love, but it's rare to find a partner.

My sister-cousin is on her way to surpass Oprah. She needs a man who can meet her potential and raise it. So, one of the most beautiful things was seeing them build a home and a business. You see, that's how you launch an empire.

But they're also both down to earth. They love their family and balance making waves with spreading love to each other and others. They work, but they laugh and play and grow as individuals and as partners. You see, that's how I know this is gonna last.

- Briana Johnson-Sims