Bobby “DJ Cuzzin B” Carter, the longtime producer of NPR’s popul ar dwell music collection, Tiny Desk, has damaged his silence relating to this system’s future. In line with Carter, Tiny Desk will proceed to forge forward regardless of the Trump administration’s defunding of the Company for Public Broadcasting (CPB).

Tiny Desk, which started in 2008, is thought to be some of the necessary platforms in the case of dwell music, particularly for Black musicians. Stars corresponding to Usher, T-Ache, The Lox, and most just lately, Clipse, have delivered head-turning units within the intimate setting.

Taking to social media, Carter shared a short assertion concerning the present, reassuring followers that Tiny Desk will stay regardless of the large blow of CPB shutting down later this yr.

“I’ve heard from many mates, household and viewers members who’re apprehensive that NPR/Tiny Desk is shutting down. It isn’t,” Carter shared on each X and Instagram. “Sadly, CPB is shutting down. I encourage everybody to assist Public Media and donate.”

Carter ended his assertion with, “I recognize all of the calls, texts, and messages. They’ve been overwhelming and heartwarming.”

In line with his NPR bio, Carter produced his first Tiny Desk present in 2014 and helped deliver the present to prominence, most particularly in the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. Together with producing this system, Carter can also be a DJ and public speaker.

View Carter’s assertion under.