Leon Thomas On His ONE Musicfest Set And Being Open To Getting Back In His Acting Bag

Leon Thomas ‘ role on the television screen impacted culture, and now he’s using his music to touch the hearts of R&B fans, old and new. Following a soulful set during this year’s ONE Musicfest (OMF), Blavity caught up with Thomas, who was filled with gratitude backstage. As he helped kick off the second day of the annual event, which celebrated 15 years of music, culture and connection, the R&B singer says his heart was full. “My heart feels amazing. It’s filled with love,” said Thomas. “I can feel it out there. To have supporters who are getting to come out in the middle of the day, That means a lot. It’s so important for me to really touch base with my people and my culture.” Dubbed Atlanta ‘s biggest family reunion for over a decade, OMF has embraced acts like 2 Chainz, Outkast, Kendrick Lamar, Janet Jackson, and many others, and the 15th anniversary was no different. As someone who understands the importance of culture and its significance from the perspectives of music and…