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Fyütch

Sat. May 6, 2023

Discover community, Black history, and culture through a blend of Hip Hop, soul, R&B, pop, and reggae! Fyütch’s live shows are filled with spirited songs, spoken word, and visual storytelling to educate, entertain, and empower the next generation.

For the Kennedy Center’s 50th Anniversary Season, the Hip Hop Culture program leans into its programmatic mission to celebrate the genius of Hip Hop Culture and the communities that created it by highlighting important voices who have transformed contemporary society as well as those that will carry us into the future.

#LifeIn5 Videos

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Queen Cora’s #LifeIn5

Drummer, author, and producer Queen Cora joins #KenCenHipHop to present her #LifeIn5.

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Leikeli47’s #LifeIn5

Rapper and producer Leikeli47 joins #KenCenHipHop to present her #LifeIn5.

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Javier Starks’ #LifeIn5

Emcee, songwriter, and poet Javier Starks joins #KenCenHipHop to present his #LifeIn5.

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What’s Your #LifeIn5?

Hip Hop is our past, our present, and our future — a reflection of who we are as a people and a projection of what we might become.

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Hip Hop Culture Council

Explore a dynamic community of high-profile visionaries who graciously lend their names, talent, expertise, and resources to a wide range of initiatives.