HE NEXT 50 IS A 2-DAY EVENT TO CELEBRATE THE LEGACY AND ENVISION THE FUTURE OF HIP-HOP.

Saturday @ Washington Hall (153 14th Ave) there will be workshops, panels and performances featuring Ryan Croone of Totem Star, Georgio Brown of the Cool Out Network, Dj Lady Coco, Olisa “Spyc-e” Enrico, and many many more incredible hip-hop legends and town greats!

The culture and music of hip-hop was birthed out of community. At The NEXT 50 we will be honoring community builders and cultural innovators. Now, right now, is the time to give flowers to the folks who build up our communities and innovate for the culture.

We will be giving out awards honoring the legacy of Elijah L. Lewis and Keanna and D’Vonne Pickett. We will also be giving out the first Spirit of Hip-Hop Award!

SA-ROC WITH SOL MESSIAH HEADLINING THE SHOW ON AUGUST 19TH AT KEXP COURTYARD | DOORS AT 6:00PM | ALL AGES | FREE

Also featuring Black Stax, Rell Be Free, Oblé, Abyssinian Creole, I Am Chamel, Yirim Seck and artists from Totem Star, The Residency and Creative Justice.

Thank you to the Next 50 sponsors Creative Justice, KEXP, Black Stax, The Vida Agency, Inatai Foundation, Black Power Unlimited, and The Heartworks Arts Collective.

Thank you to our partners The Good Foot Arts Collective, GZ Radio, The Residency, Hip-Hop is Green, Totem Star, Converge, MKPR, and Washington Hall.