Overview
with Chuck D, Rakim, DJ Spinna, Tyehimba Jess, the Nuyorican Slam Poetry team and more
MCs and poets unite for a moving celebration of spoken word as a catalyst for social justice. Featuring:
Chuck D, the rapper, songwriter, frontman of Public Enemy — and GRAMMY® Lifetime Achievement Award winner.
Rakim, the influential rapper and “inventor of flow.” He first exploded onto the scene with Eric B. is President and raised the bar for all future MCs.
Tyehimba Jess, poet and author of Leadbelly and the Pulitzer Prize-winning Olio. Widely published and anthologized, his many honors include fellowships from Guggenheim and NEA.
The 2025 Nuyorican Slam Team: Caridad de la Luz, Brittany Barker, Sola Kush and Sumbodies Mama, the next generation of spoken word excellence
