Jahna Rachelle x Damon Malagise ( ILL Willis ) x $ino Buggatti - American Funeral
43More and more we see people are creating networks of support amongst their peers; this also
creates a base for the next generations. Independent labels, talent and management are trying
to pick up the ball dropped by the mainstream industry years ago.Instead of holding others back
to indulge ones’ self, now more than ever we need to use our success to lift others around us.
Others go farther, creating a family centered model that encourages expression and filters
out the negative influences that take advantage of artists, setting an example for younger generations to follow. Pittsburgh is a breeding ground for unique expressions and new ways of
seeking success. It is no surprise that the couple behind R-Legacy Empire is the epitome of this
concept. Timothy “Ca$ino” and Jahna Rachelle Rutherford are artists and parents that under-
stand the need to ensure their children’s opportunities in life. They have been striving for
years creating their own music projects and hosting gigs while working on television and
movie production. In our world sometimes it is too easy to get tunnel vision, forgetting where
you came from or those who rely on you and those you relied on. The Rutherford’s created a
home where their family is never forgotten. Their love for one another and their children is the
driving force behind R-Legacy Empire. The Pittsburgh power couple has each other’s backs in
taking on the industry. R-Legacy Empire is an umbrella of artistic expression and they have many
projects completed and more on the way. With the couple having created multiple opportunities
in various areas of the entertainment industry, Timothy and Jahna Rutherford not only have reached impressive levels of success they have also set an example of unity and family for their children and others to aspire to.
More often than not love hits in unexpected moments. An entire future can be imagined in
these moments, time slows and multitudes of possibilities become evident. The two first met
at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh and Timothy knew right away that Jahna was the one, a best
friend and a lifelong companion.Their love took root and has been going strong for a decade now, a love that created a family and an empire. Everything the couple does is based in that love.
Ca$ino used his experience as a club and party scene promoter and MC prior to college to jump
start his career. He used these experiences and contacts and connected them with the artists,
graphic designers and models he met at college and with his natural entrepreneurial skills to create exposure and build a network of artists and entrepreneurs. The love of music that they share is
cemented their relationship and is the basis for R-Legacy Empire. This led to their first main proj-
ect produced by Dj Cinema “Are You Ready” which was released in 2008, a music project that was
the first in a long line of endeavors. The duo also created a photography company of their own, called R-Legacy Photography an addition that makes for a self-sustaining empire. In addition to being a rapper Timothy is also an actor with a role in a movie called The Hills on Amazon Prime. They both host a Top Ten countdown show in Pittsburgh called The Pulse that is on uwebtv.com. It
is a show designed to highlight underground artists from the local and national scenes. Timothy and Jahna had the honor and privilege of hosting the 2016 Philly Hip-Hop Awards show. The
couple has a wealth of work and projects with more on the way, they are making moves all over
and do not intend on deterring. The R-Legacy Empire team is gearing up for a busy summer.
Their “His & Hers” project is in its final stages and will be dropping later this year. This music project
is a reflection of the struggles that will test a relationship in the industry, it will be sort of a biographical album highlighting the young couples story and ex-pressing their morals and growth
as a family. They also have a sitcom in development that is being cast and the pilot shot at
the end of summer, as well as a movie script in progress. R-Legacy Empire will also be teaming
up with The Carter Collection to create a collaborative company called Beautiful Media. The Couple has their hands full; however, their conviction and love will be the driving force that pulls them
through.If anyone wants to learn more about this power couple and their family movement, be sure
to check out their web site rlegacyempire.com. Their videos can be found on youtube under
R-Legacy Empire or R-legacy Photography. Follow them on social media for updates, Insta-
gram @TimeIsMoneyCa$ino and@JahnaRachelleRutherford. Be sure to keep up with this
fast moving family as they continue to create and construct their very own empire. We are excited to see where this movement will go, and wish them all the luck in the world.
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