The 19th Trinity International Hip Hop Festival Is Scheduled, With Programming Taking Place At Various Locations In The City Of Hartford Including The Trinity Campus. As Always, It Will Be Free And Open To Everyone.

This Year’s Theme Is "Hip Hop Saved My Life" And Will Explore The Profound Connections Between Hip Hop Culture, Health And Wellness, Highlighting Its Role As A Transformative Force In Physical, Mental, And Community Healing. Performances, Battles, Panel Discussions, Film Screenings, Lectures, Art Exhibits, And Active Learning Workshops Make Up The Multi-Day Festival Experience, Facilitating A Celebration Hip Hop Not Only As An Art Form But Also As A Lifeline That Inspires Individuals And Communities To Overcome Adversity And Thrive.

Schedule Of Events:

Panel Discussion: Hip Hop Heals

Panelists: Skyzoo, Meccagodzilla, Coma-Chi, Fou Malade, Celine Mitchell

Moderated By: Haben Abraham (Trinity College)

10:45am-12:15pm
Trinity Innovation Center
1 Constitution Plaza, 3rd Floor

Short Presentation: Temple Of Hip Hop & The Declaration Of Peace

Presented By Minister Server (Temple Of Hip Hop)

12:15pm-12:35
Trinity Innovation Center
1 Constitution Plaza, 3rd Floor

Film Screening:

12:45-1:45
In The Hour Of Chaos: Hip Hip Art & Activism With Public Enemy's Chuck D

The Film Will Be Followed By A Q+A With Dr. H. Samy Alim (Ucla), Emile Yx? (Heal The Hood, South Africa) And Medusa The Gangsta Goddess (Long Beach, Ca).

Register And Win A Copy Of Freedom Moves: Hip Hop Knowledges, Pedagogies, And Futures By H. Samy Alim (Editor), Jeff Chang (Editor), Casey Wong (Editor)

All Elements Showcase

Youth 4 Change Performances By Studio 860 Jr. Company And Xxxx And More.

Beat Showcase And Panel Featuring: Ms Madli, Chill Stump, Duck Dodgers, Nuk Beatz.

Favorites Rap Showcase Featuring Special Guest Charly 2x (South Africa)

Live Graffiti On Canvas By Bom5 & Airis

Live Streaming By Ovalord Radio

Co-Hosted By: Gwhiz & Self Suffice

3pm-7pm
Trinity Innovation Center
1 Constitution Plaza, 3rd Floor

Parking For 1 Constitution Plaza

Trinity Til' Infinity Battlezone

3 Vs 3 Breakin' $900
Judges: Shamgod Geddie, Rascal Randi, & Providence

4 Vs 4 Openstylez $1100
Judges: Megatron, Angyil, & Sadboy Shakur
Special Guest Judge: Emile Yx? (South Africa)

Music By: Dj Stealth And Dj Thrifty

Hosted By: Bgirl Trinity And Tang$Auce

Doors Open At 4pm-10pm
The Hall and 1400 Park St