Hip Hop 50
Pier 62 | Free
Saturday August 12, 2023, 12–8 pm
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Now, 50 years from its inception, we invite all Hip Hop artists and fans, from past and present, to attend, celebrate and be recognized for your contributions!
Hip Hop 50 will celebrate the five elements of Hip Hop and shine light on Seattle’s contributions to the culture. This is a day for old friends and new friends; a family reunion and celebration. The event will feature The Residency, B-Boy and B-Girl Dance battles, a Fashion Show with performances by Kutt n Up, a Legends Cypher, and a Music Tribute featuring Vitamin D and Roc Phizzle. Hip Hop 50 is presented by Friends of Waterfront Seattle, Coolout Network, 206 Zulu, Akia Ronai, The Residency. Sponsored by KEXP, Converge Media, MoPop, Armoire Clothing Rental, and Verity.
Stay tuned for the full line up of participants and activities. Check back soon!
Photo by Adam Lu
Schedule of Events
12:00-12:20 PM | Family Breakdance Workshop
12:25 – 1:00 | PM The Residency Showcase
1:00 – 2:50 PM | Zulu Throwdown 2-vs-2 B-Boy/B-Girl Battle
3:00 – 4:00 PM | Zulu Cypher
4:00 – 5:00 PM | “LABELS” Fashion Show featuring Kutt n Up and Karma Rivera
5:00 – 7:00 PM | Music Tribute Show: Music Hosted by Roc Phizzle and Vitamin D with a stellar lineup of local artists
Details subject to change without prior notice.
Photo by Robert Wade
Performers
The Cypher & Legends Artists:
- NastyNes
- Supreme La Rock
- Spyc-E
- Specs
Music Tribute Artists:
- Kid Sensation
- Silver Shadow D / Duracell
- Ice Cold Mode
- Political Assasins
- Dred I
- Morpheus
- Kylea Wordsayer Tribute (JMoore)
- Upendo Moore Wordsayer Tribute
- Silas Blak (Blind Council)
- Gabriel Teodros
- Fatal Lucciauno
- Black-A-Holics (Mac Slug)
- IaMcHaMeL
- Rell Be Free
- Bruce Leroy
- Blake Anthony
- Topspin
- Infinite
- THC
- Sho Nuph
- Maneack B
Details subject to change without prior notice.
Hip Hop 50 Committee Members
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