Maryum, the eldest of Muhammad Ali’s nine children, is a natural creative. She toured as a stand-up comedian for over a decade, performing in grand ballrooms in Las Vegas and on stages such as The Comedy Store and The Laugh Factory, weaving humor with social commentary.

In 1992, Maryum released a rap album titled The Introduction under Scotti Bros. Records, using her platform to promote upliftment and positive character. As the rap industry began to emphasize violence and the objectification of women, she stepped away from music, seeking a more direct path to impact youth.
 

For over 15 years, Maryum has devoted herself to youth development and gang prevention, serving as a Case Manager and Program Director at nonprofit organizations. She has worked with hundreds of families in underserved communities, offering support, resources, and hope. Her dedication to community empowerment led her to serve as a Regional Manager for the Los Angeles Mayor’s Office of Gang Reduction & Youth Development.
 

Over the past decade, Maryum has been a public speaker, delivering impactful speeches and presentations to social and human service organizations nationwide. She has also given presentations about her father and her family’s journey with Parkinson’s disease.
 

As an advocate for Parkinson’s disease (PD) research for over 20 years, Maryum served as spokesperson for the Parkinson Unity Walk in New York’s Central Park when it was produced by the Parkinson Alliance, helping bring awareness of PD and the importance of research to the forefront.

Currently, Maryum is returning to her artistic roots with her solo performance play, FLOAT, where she invites audiences on a heartfelt journey through formative moments in her life, sharing qualities of her father that most have never seen before and how his convictions and parenting left a lasting imprint on her identity and self-worth.