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Jason Weaver On Being Shocked By How Big “Drumline” Became & Says HBCU Enrollment Went Up 10%

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March 6, 2026

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Jason Weaver reflects on landing a role in the classic film Drumline and how surprised he was by the movie’s massive success. At the time, he didn’t realize the film would become such a cultural phenomenon. Weaver shares how audiences connected with the story, the music, and the HBCU marching band culture in a powerful way.

He also explains how the popularity of Drumline seemed to influence more students to consider attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities, with some reports suggesting enrollment interest increased after the film’s release.

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