The Oklahoma Birth of Legends Festival is returning to Tulsa this weekend, bringing together pioneers, legends and a new generation of hip hop artists from across the state.
The family-friendly event will run from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 14, at Guthrie Green in downtown Tulsa.
Background And Vision
The groundwork for the festival began in 2018 with community events that laid the foundation for what would become the first official Oklahoma Birth of Legends Concert Festival in 2023.
The goal is to unite Oklahoma’s hip hop community by placing trailblazers and rising artists on the same stage, highlighting the state’s talent while building connections between generations.
Inspiration
Event organizer and producer Mareo Johnson, a longtime figure in Tulsa’s hip hop scene, said the festival was inspired by seeing other regions grow into music industry hubs…