“The power of hip-hop is in the stories we choose to tell. Our stories can either build us up or tear us down” – Shaun Boothe
Award-winning hip-hop artist Shaun Boothe is a TEDx speaker and creator of the critically acclaimed musical project, “The Unauthorized Biography Series” which celebrates the world’s greatest cultural icons through biographical rap songs - Repackaging History through Hip-Hop.
The evening includes original hip-hop biographies accompanied by video and photos of icons such as Serena Williams, Malala Yousafzai, Bob Marley, Muhammad Ali, Barack Obama, Kobe Bryant, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and more. Shaun has received praise from the families of many of the icons in his series – performing for MLK, III himself – and a feature on Forbes.com.
This family-friendly performance will take you on a journey of discovery through the lives of these important historical figures. Shaun’s magnetic speaking and 10+ years of experience working in the music industry with the likes of Snoop Dogg, Lauryn Hill, and Kendrick Lamar, the audience is sure to leave entertained and inspired.
