Niaz Marie is a versatile and charismatic storyteller capturing the essence of music, entertainment, art, and Black culture through her work in journalism and public relations.
Born and raised in the vibrant city of Los Angeles, Niaz has built a career rooted in connection, creativity, and communication. As a woman in media, she’s used her voice and vision to connect artistry and audience through connecting with some of entertainment’s most notable talents, executives, and rising creatives.
Her compelling interviews and articles have been featured in Remixd Magazine, Grown Magazine, and other music and lifestyle outlets, where she’s profiled both established and emerging artists. From in-depth features to live event coverage, Niaz has a natural gift for capturing the stories that shape culture and spotlighting the voices that push it forward.
Her magnetic on-camera presence shines through her work with Young, Bold & Regal, where she’s interviewed icons like Sheryl Lee Ralph, Tina Knowles, DeVon Franklin, and Kalan.FrFr at red carpet premieres, Academy events, and film festivals across Los Angeles.
In public relations, Niaz brings the same passion and precision — helping clients land features in top-tier outlets such as People Magazine, Complex, HotNewHipHop, and Kazi Magazine. She currently serves as the PR Manager for Live & Unfiltered, a dynamic concert series highlighting some of music’s most promising talent.
You can also catch her as one of the hosts of Bridgin Da Gap, where her energy, insight, and authenticity continue to make her a trusted voice in entertainment media.
Whether behind the scenes or in front of the camera, Niaz Marie remains dedicated to telling stories that inspire, uplift, and shift the culture forward.
BACKGROUND
Niaz Marie obtained her master’s degree in Mass Communications after completing her B.A. in Communication Studies, both obtained from California State University, Northridge. During her time in grad school, she acquired the hands-on experience with creating and producing multimedia content, public relations training, and journalism. For projects, she would highlight the stories of the Black, creative, and Hip-Hop culture.
Her thesis project, Da Art of Hip-Hop Pedagogy, was a collection of text, a website/curriculum, podcast, and interviews, which highlighted the ways in which Hip-Hop can be used in the K-12 school system to teach Black History. She had the honor of interviewing author, Vikki Tobak (Contact High: A Visual History of Hip-Hop), and Hip-Hop educator, Martha Diaz for this project.