Walter J. Tucker

Walter J. Tucker, MBA is a distinguished music industry executive, global speaker, and moderator, widely respected for his expertise and advocacy in music marketing and music education in hip-hop and R&B. As the founder of LiveThe.Biz and Being Indie Is Major, he has built two of the most impactful music education and networking platforms, empowering independent artists and executives with essential industry knowledge and connections throughout over 30 music panel events! His leadership has earned recognition from major publications, including Billboard Magazine, which named him one of the powerful executives in R&B/Hip-Hop in both 2023 and 2024, was recently prominently featured in Forbes Magazine and Hits Daily Double, which featured him on their prestigious "NoiseMakers" music executive list. Tucker has also been featured & written about in Black Enterprise, The Hollywood Reporter, Rolling Out, Medium, Thrive Global, HipHopDX & more further solidifying his status as a leader in the music industry.

In addition to his industry contributions, Tucker served as an adjunct professor at the Metropolitan College of New York, mentoring students on navigating the complexities of the modern music business. His expertise and insights have been sought after at major conferences such as SXSW, Revolt Summit, the GRAMMY Museum and New Skool Rules in Rotterdam, where he has spoken on the evolution of the independent music industry. Through his work, Tucker continues to bridge the gap between emerging talent and industry leaders, shaping the future of the music industry.