· 2-min read Motaz Azaiza attends the 2024 TIME100 Gala at Jazz at Lincoln Center on April 25, 2024 in New York City. Credit - Jemal Countess/Getty Images for TIME
Moises Mendez II is a freelance culture writer and reporter for TIME. With a focus on music, film, and pop culture, Moises has contributed to publications such as The Atlantic, Rolling Stone, and Fast Company. His work explores the intersection of entertainment, identity, and social trends.