Lexington, August 19, 2025
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The city of Lexington recently held its annual Hip Hop Day, celebrating the city’s burgeoning hip hop culture. This event recognized 16 local artists with proclamations while highlighting the genre’s historical significance. Established in 2023, this celebration honors local talent and aims to give voice to marginalized communities through artistic expression and cultural representation. With growing interest and participation, Lexington Hip Hop Day underscores the city’s commitment to supporting its vibrant hip hop scene.
Lexington, KY – The city of Lexington celebrated its vibrant hip hop culture on August 11, 2025, at the Farish Theater during the annual Lexington Hip Hop Day. This eagerly anticipated event attracted a full crowd and led to the awarding of 16 proclamations to local artists, producers, DJs, videographers, and venues for their contributions to the hip hop scene.
Established in 2023 by Mayor Linda Gorton, Lexington Hip Hop Day falls on the same date in honor of hip hop’s 50th anniversary. The event, which has grown in popularity since its inception, aims to highlight the rich local talent in the hip hop community while fostering a greater appreciation of the genre’s historical significance. This year, the honorees included notable names such as Brian “BC” Campbell, Brown Sugar, DJ Knockout, Eazy the DJ, Elz Bentley, Fredd C., Gorilla Grind Films, JustMe, Larry Starks, Trap Quidi, Mino Slick, Peety Smooth, Shooter Shot it, The Album, The Dame, and The Foundation…