Biography

Johnny "BJ" King, (born March 8, 1968), is from Pasadena, California. A former student of John Muir high school which is known for a number of notable graduates such as baseball legend Jackie Robinson, Van Halen front man David Lee Roth, Olympic Gold Medalist Inger Miller and NBA Stars Stacey Augmon and Jacque Vaughn to name a few. BJ was exposed to the fast life at a very young age and found himself placed in a position upon which he ultimately ended up spending nearly four years in a correctional facility. A young father and determined to change his life, BJ decided to pursue his passion for music. He was introduced to American rapper and music producer Dr. Dre and the two immediately hit it off. BJ was instrumental in developing some of the concepts that helped West Coast rap gain its notoriety. BJ became one of the founding members of Death Row Records and remained with the company for several years spanning the late 90's to the mid-2000's. After a brief hiatus, BJ began his most prized endeavor to date which was the launch of The Cure Entertainment, which has since been renamed The Cure Network, in addition to working as a consultant for three of the more notable record labels in the United States. Mr. King sits on the board of several foundations, one being The Hoop Foundation, which is a non-profit organization dedicated to the mentorship of Inglewood, California's at risk youth. Under the umbrella of The Cure Network he has founded an organization called Mommy's Eyez, which is to aid in the care and research of those suffering from the eye disease Keratoconus. A disease upon which his daughter was diagnosed and successfully treated. The Cure Network has also partnered with the Hero Next Door program which is dedicated to the care and reward of our countries wounded ill and injured veterans. In 2011 BJ began his venture into the television and film industry after discovering, while in the music industry, that he had an uncanny knack for storytelling and an unsurpassed vision for movies and films. His first debut is a short feature film entitled "Pull", which is subsequently a true story and tells the tale of BJ's very own son. The story takes place in Los Angeles and chronicles the life events of a veteran, who was well connected, respected and loved within his community, and his son who is being kept alive by the "Pull" of his father after being falsely accused of a crime he did not commit. BJ believes that it is his responsibility to tell the stories that others have not told. He plans to marry the film and music industry and produce new talent while inspiring others to realize that success and all of the things they desire are not out of reach. BJ King intends to leave a huge legacy, solidify his place as a filmmaker and fulfill his life's purpose by blazing through uncharted territories.
- IMDb mini biography by: Randa Manning-Johnson