Black Jade (Erica Ridgeway) is the CEO of Billionaire Buddies and a Rap Artist who has been performing locally since the age of seven. In just two years, at age nine, Black Jade was performing professionally as one half of the female rap duo group Off Lymits. The duo opened up for acts such as Jamie Foxx, Kriss Kross, and Dru Hill just to name a few. Learning everything there was to know about her craft, Black Jade began to work with Lewis Bryant who became her mentor. Lewis taught her how to record music and understand the different elements of songs. Lewis is responsible for helping her learn, hone, and perfect her craft of songwriting and producing. Black Jade is on the rise and appreciates everyone for their hand in her journey.