khunes21@nul.org
Speaker Bio
Karlton “NotKarltonBanks” Humes is a 28-year-old Missouri native who has become one of the most notable social media influencers of our time, with more than a million Instagram followers. Humes captures his supporters through comedy by portraying multiple characters that include Lee Lee, Sister Mary, Pastor, and Sweet Jee – all have become viewer favorites. The familiarity of these characters has captivated a loyal, global audience and made Hume in demand for the stage, TV, and private events. Among Humes’ notable achievements is winning the Internet Soul Sensation Soul Train Award in 2016, and a nomination for the Outstanding Social Media Personality NAACP Award in 2020. In 2019, Humes starred in Tyler Perry’s “A Madea Family Funeral.” Even amidst the pandemic. Humes continues to connect with supporters and bring new and exciting content to the social media culture.