Mc Jr3

Charlotte, NC

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Overview

MC JR3 is a charismatic, high-energy emcee who brings warmth, humor, professionalism, and versatility to every event. With a background in communications, church, public speaking, and life coaching, he knows how to read the room, keep the program flowing, and create the right energy for the moment. From weddings, baby showers, church programs, banquets, LGBTQ+ events, fundraisers, and private celebrations, MC JR3 does more than announce what’s next. He creates momentum, smooths transitions, engages the crowd, and helps make your event feel personal, polished, and unforgettable.


Reviews

5 reviews

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Demi M.

May 30, 2026

Best Wedding MC Ever!

MC Jr3 absolutely made our wedding a night to remember! His energy and charisma kept our guests laughing and engaged all night! He encouraged crowd participation, kept us on schedule, and collaborated seamlessly with all of our vendors! I would absolutely book him again without hesitation!

Hired as: Emcee

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Mc Jr3

Thank you so much!! It was a complete pleasure making your special day even more special!!!


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Kenise

May 29, 2026

Best MC Ever!!!

Mc Jr3 was amazing at our wedding!!! He brought energy and everyone loved him!! He is very courteous and professional throughout our wedding planning and the day of. He listened to our needs and delivered on everything we asked for. We could not ask for a better MC!!!

Hired as: Emcee

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Mc Jr3

Thank you soooo much! There is nothing I love more than making sure people enjoy the happiest day of their life 💚


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Nay M.

May 28, 2026

An amazing MC that elevated our event

JR3 was a phenomenal emcee for our wedding. He has a gift for bringing people together and keeping the energy high. We gave him a full run of show kind of last minute yet he didn’t miss a beat. He kept the flow of the program going and everyone engaged. You should definitely book him for your next event! 10/10

Hired as: Emcee

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Mc Jr3

Thank you so much for this review! Yall were a absolutely pleasure to work with. Late run of show or not I was determined to make sure you all got the reception you deserve ‼️ Yall were beautiful brides and I had a amazing time!


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Stephanie M.

May 27, 2026

Best Emcee Choice for us - Book Him Before We Do!

MC JR3 emceed my 2nd wedding reception this past April and I could not have asked for a more professional and EFFICIENT emcee. He possess a gift informed by his speaking background and is a logistics genius: he keeps your event ON SCHEDULE and running smoothly.

Not only is he a premier host, JR3 is a game master. I brought a box of games for attendees to find their way to should they take a break from the dance floor and sure enough, Jr3 picked up on what I had in mind, and invented a few of his own. He led a group game and adjusted it to be played on a larger scale to accommodate the crowd. Everyone was engaged from start to finish with bellies full of laughter and good food. The event was the perfect way to close out the final event of a 3 event nuptial. We'd hire him again and again, and you should too! That's if we or previous customers haven't just beat you to it!

Hired as: Emcee

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Mc Jr3

Thank you so much for this amazing review! I am so glad I was able to take part in such a special celebration of love!


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Belton

May 26, 2026

Wedding

Not mine but my sister n laws wedding. James will gett the crowd going. Definitely a people's person!

Hired as: Emcee

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Mc Jr3

Thank you so much!!!!

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Booking information

Price range: Contact for rates

Languages: English

Gig length: 30 - 240 minutes

What to expect

When an audience comes to see MC JR3, they should expect to laugh, listen, celebrate, and feel like the room is in good hands. I bring high energy, warmth, humor, and strong stage presence, but I also bring structure. I know how to keep a program moving, make transitions feel natural, and help people stay connected to the moment.

If a client hires me, they are not just hiring somebody to hold a microphone. They are hiring someone who can read the room, manage the energy, and adjust to what the event needs. I can be polished and professional, funny and spontaneous, spiritually grounded, family-friendly, or full-out hype depending on the occasion.

My background is rooted in church, communications, journalism, public speaking, and life coaching, which means I know how to speak clearly, think quickly, connect with people, and keep the focus where it belongs. I have hosted church events, wedding receptions, baby showers, LGBTQ+ youth proms, community celebrations, Pride events, banquets, and private gatherings.

What clients can expect from me is simple: I show up prepared, present, and ready to help make the event work. I help smooth out awkward pauses, keep the audience engaged, support the event flow, and bring personality without making the event about me. My goal is always to help the celebration feel organized, joyful, personal, and unforgettable.

About

MC JR3 is a charismatic emcee, communicator, certified life coach, and public speaker with a gift for holding the mic and holding the room. Born in Connecticut and raised in South Carolina, JR3 first found his voice in church as a self-identified “son of a preacher man,” where he learned the power of presence, timing, storytelling, and connection.

A 2010 graduate of Queens University of Charlotte with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication, JR3 brings a unique blend of church-rooted energy, journalistic clarity, public speaking skill, and natural charisma to every event. In 2024, he became a certified life coach, further strengthening his ability to guide people, read the room, and create meaningful experiences.

From LGBTQ+ youth proms and Charlotte Pride to wedding receptions, baby showers, community celebrations, and more church events than he can count, MC JR3 brings versatility, warmth, humor, and high energy to every occasion. Whether the moment calls for reverence, laughter, professionalism, or pure celebration, MC JR3 knows how to keep the program moving and the room engaged.

Additional booking notes

For most events, I require a working microphone and sound system suitable for the size of the room or venue. Wireless microphone preferred. For larger events, outdoor events, or events with music/DJ support, client should provide or coordinate appropriate sound equipment. A clear event timeline or run-of-show is requested in advance. If staging or lighting is available, that is helpful but not required. I can adapt to most event spaces as long as guests can clearly hear me.

Influences and inspiration

My influences come from a mix of church, journalism, community, and queer nightlife. My first and strongest influences were my father, my grandmother, and the church spaces that taught me how to speak with presence, timing, reverence, and joy. I was also shaped by growing up watching the news, especially Black anchors and journalists who showed me the power of clarity, confidence, and storytelling.

As a host, I have also been deeply influenced by the countless drag queens I watched command rooms during my club days. Drag taught me stage presence, quick wit, crowd work, confidence, adaptability, and how to turn a moment into an experience. That blend of church, media, family, and nightlife is what shapes my style: polished, charismatic, funny, flexible, and always connected to the room.

Setup requirements

Microphone

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