Reverend B.D. King was born in Kansas City, Missouri, moved and found his new home in Saint Cloud, Minnesota in 2002. Mr. King found a passion for Youth Development Buddy’s passion and charisma quickly led him connecting and advocating for Youth. Mr. King powerful messages mixed with humor and clarity shares thoughtful reflections with all Ages. 

Buddy’s High Energy Performances keeps crowds entertained with his Rhythmic pops and nursery rhymes twist, that even the Adults get into it. His Musical background explores the spectrum of endless combinations. Connecting the interweaving threads of life that we commonly share in rhythm.

Mr. King has written 3 stage play productions at the GREAT Theatre and Boys & Girls Club in St. Cloud Mn. His three productions “Last Moments of Jesus”, A Christmas to Believe In”, “The Best Program Ever—The African American Experience”. The ability to connect people to one common idea and share a common Goal is one of his most valued principles. 

In 2017, Mr. King Co-Founded Higher Works Collaborative. HWC was responding to the need for resources to help in the community. Mr. Kings continues to work for efforts to cultivate valuable community partnerships and contribute to creating a healthier more vibrant community. 

– Partnership with St. Cloud Police Department SCYLA (Saint Cloud Youth Leadership Academy) program since 2013-2019 

– AAMF (African American Male FORUM) member since 2009 

– Career and Social Navigator with Dist. 742, 47, Stride and Athlos Academy Charter Schools

– Life Coach; career development, goal-setting and social responsibility 

– Seberger Neighborhood Association

– CMAB (Central Minnesota Arts Board) Board Member- Ex Committee 

– Great River Children’s Museum Board Member—Ex Committee

– Higher Works Collaborative—Executive Officer 

– City of St. Cloud Park & Rec Advisory Board— Board Member