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CSUN CIPHER Symposium 2024 Featuring Big Daddy Kane
May 8 at 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Free
May 8, 2024 | 10AM-5PM
Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts Courtyard
CSUN’s CIPHER (Center for the Interdisciplinary Pursuit of Hip-Hop Elevation & Research) Symposium is set to make waves as renowned hip-hop journalist Skyy Hook interviews keynote guest Big Daddy Kane, as well as, break dance legend Crazy Legs and award winning rapper, educator and activist, Dee-1. The all-day event from 10AM-5PM is free and open to the public and will also feature a live performance by Bishop Lamont, graffiti installations, dance competitions, Porsche of Woodland Hills “Cars and the Culture” panel discussion and, of course, delicious food trucks.
This celebration of hip-hop culture promises an unforgettable experience for attendees of all ages. Join us at CSUN’s CIPHER Symposium for a day filled with music, art, and talent. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to witness performances by renowned artists and immerse yourself in the vibrant world of hip-hop.
Schedule of Events
10AM – 4:30PM
Gr818ers (DJ’s, Dancers, Beatboxers, Graffiti artists)
11AM – 4:30PM
Food Trucks
11AM – 12:15PM
Dee-1 (Interview with Skyy Hook)
12:30PM – 1:15PM
Crazy Legs (Featured Interview with Skyy Hook)
1:45PM – 2PM
Bishop Lamont Performance
2PM – 3:15PM
Big Daddy Kane (CIPHER Keynote Interview with Skyy Hook)
3:30PM-4:30PM
Porsche of Woodland Hills “Cars and the Culture” Panel
For more information, email csbsevents@csun.edu, or call (818) 677-4035.
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About CIPHER
CIPHER is an innovative and community collaborative academic center that focuses on the interdisciplinary examination of Hip-Hop with particular emphasis on promoting the elevation of the culture of Hip-Hop. Housed at California State University Northridge (CSUN) in Los Angeles, CIPHER fulfills this mission through interactive events that provide critical analysis of the culture of Hip-Hop, curating the oral and visual history of Hip-Hop, and documenting the socio-political impact of Hip-Hop regionally, nationally, and globally. In addition to examining Hip-Hop linkages to social movements, CIPHER explores its impact on industries ranging from sports, to fashion, beverages, to arts, architecture, transportation, and technology.
