BIO:

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Ronald Turner II, known as DJ R-Tistic, is an internationally acclaimed DJ hailing from Los Angeles, CA. He was introduced to music at a very early age by his father, Drummer and Producer, Ronald Turner. He is a graduate of Florida A&M University, which is where his passion for DJing came into fruition. 

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DJ R-Tistic is one of the entertainment industry’s go-to DJs, known for high-octane performances and unmatched crowd-reading ability. His résumé includes the 2025 U.S. Open, the official wrap party for HBO’s Euphoria, The Honda Battle of the Bands, and Coachella’s Party in My Living Room, plus guest DJ sets for the L.A. Dodgers and Clippers. 

 

His sound has powered private and high-profile events for icons such as Issa Rae, Stevie Wonder, Snoop Dogg, Jada Pinkett Smith, Lena Waithe, Common, Floyd Mayweather, and Marlon Wayans.

 

With performances in 10+ countries worldwide—including Nigeria, Ghana, Italy, Jamaica, Jordan, and France—DJ R-Tistic has built a global following. His mixes and performance videos have generated over 12 million views and listens, cementing his reputation as a DJ who doesn’t just play music—he creates moments. His ability to translate that energy digitally has also made him a trusted host for virtual events with brands like BET.

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DJING EXPERIENCE:

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-HBO Euphoria Wrap Party (November 2025)

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-Rock The Bells Cruise (October 2025)

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-The U.S. Open (August 2025)

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-BET Experience Main Stage (June 2025)

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-Headliner DJ for The Honda Battle of the Bands (February 2025) (Article Link)

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-Guest DJ for the Los Angeles Dodgers (April 2024)

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-Guest DJ for Los Angeles Clippers (March 2025, March 2024, February 2022)

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-Rolling Loud VIP Lounge (March 2024)

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-Coachella: Party in my living room stage (March 2024)

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-Headline DJ at Premier Hollywood Nightclubs, including Le Jardin, Academy, Playhouse, Lure, and Poppy

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-Beyoncé's Club Renaissance (December 2022)

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-Guest DJ for the Los Angeles Rams  (December 2022)

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-Cameo on HBO's "Insecure" (Episode 302)

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-Insecure Fest (October 2021)

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-Issa Rae's Birthday Party (January 2018, January 2020) (The YBF Article) 

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-Official DJ of The Roots Picnic, June 2019 (Rolling Stone Article)​

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​-Served as the DJ and MC of more than 110 Weddings, including Issa Rae's Wedding (July 2021)

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-Official DJ for Nipsey Hussle's "Victory Lap" GRAMMY Nomination celebration (February 2019)

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-Reminisce Lagos Throwback Hip Hop Party in Lagos, Nigeria (June 2019, December 2018)

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-Winner of the 2014 McDonald's Flavor Battle DJ Competition, judged by Just Blaze, Spinderella, DJ Clue, and DJ Element (Article)

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-Insecure Season 3 Premiere Party (August 2018)

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-Cameo on "Love & Hip Hop Hollywood" (August 2018)

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-Reebok France Launch Party in Paris, France (October 2018)

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-Stevie Wonder's Birthday Party at The Peppermint Club (May 2018)

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-Official DJ of the Los Angeles City Tribute to Prince (May 2016) (L.A. Times Article) (E! Online Article)

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-Grits and Biscuits (Philadelphia, Los Angeles, and New Orleans)

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-Showtime's "The Chi" Season One & Season Two Premiere Parties (January 2018) (Essence Magazine Celebrity Sightings: #9)

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-Floyd Mayweather & Snoop Dogg's NBA All Star Weekend TMT Takeover Party (February 2018)

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-New Years Eve party for NBA All Star Tyson Chandler (December 2016)

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-Official Series Premiere party for HBO's "Insecure" starring Issa Rae (October 2016)​

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-USC vs. Idaho Game at Los Angeles Coliseum (September 2015)

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​-Paid Dues 2013: Official Stage DJ at the "Dues Paid" Stage which featured Dom Kennedy, Juicy J, Joey Bada$$ + Pro Era, Trinidad James, Problem and Bad Lucc, and Nipsey Hussle

 

-Halftime show for the boys and girls 2014 McDonald's All-American Game at the United Center in Chicago, IL 

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-Rock The Bells 2011: Official Stage DJ at the "Paid Dues" Stage which featured Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Big K.R.I.T., Slaughterhouse, Curren$y, and Murs

 

-Live set on Sway In The Morning (January 2014)

 

-Taught a six-week "Introduction to DJing" class at the GRAMMY Museum in Los Angeles, CA (2014) (Link)

 

-Floyd Mayweather's Annual Celebrity Basketball Game at Westchester HS (December 2010, December 2012)

 

-Assisted in Musical Direction for T-Pain at his 2010 USC Springfest performance

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