2023 RECAP | Hip Hop Family Day

"IF I RULED THE WORLD..."

2023 WORLD FAMOUS HIP HOP FAMILY DAY @ the Koger Center for the Arts FULL RECAP

VIDEO RECAP: Re-visit when Kurtis Blow graced the plaza stage at World Famous Hip Hop Family Day at the Koger Center for the Arts in Columbia, South Carolina. (Special thanks to BluVision Productions X The Foto Bros. LLC.)

2023 Hip Hop Family Day Community Partners

FoodShare SC

FoodShare's goal is to enhance the quality of life by providing quality cooking skills education and increasing access to fresh, affordable produce, through the use of their Fresh Food Box, filled with a variety of top quality fruits and vegetables.

201 Columbia Mall Boulevard, Columbia, SC

South Carolina ETV

In connection with the PBS documentary, Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World, South Carolina ETV is hosting an online competition called Flow Fusion in the categories of dance, graffiti art, lyrics/songwriting, DJ-ing and digital art.

Submissions will be accepted through September 22nd.

1041 George Rogers Boulevard, Columbia, South Carolina

Boys and Girls Clubs of the Midlands

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands seeks to put success within reach of every young person who enters their doors, with the goal of all members graduating with a plan for the future, demonstrating good character and citizenship, and living a healthy lifestyle.

500 Gracern Road, Columbia, SC

Carolina Assessment Services

As a therapist at Carolina Assessment Services, Dr. LaNita Jefferson is trained in working with clients with a variety of challenges, including depression, anxiety, trauma, and adverse life experiences.

1105 Belleview Street, Columbia, SC

Historic Columbia

Join Historic Columbia at Jubilee on September 16 for a free outdoor festival to celebrate South Carolina’s Black history and culture at the Mann-Simons Site.

1403 Richland Street, Columbia, SC

PRISMA Health

PRISMA Health's goal is to create a better state of health by enhancing clinical quality, patient experience, and access to affordable care.

Columbia, SC

Girls On The Run

At Girls on the Run Columbia, teaching critical life skills is the cornerstone of their research-based programs. Meeting in small teams, trained volunteer coaches inspire team members with and without disabilities to strengthen confidence and other important life skills through dynamic, interactive lessons, and physical activity.

West Columbia, SC

South Carolina Commission of Minority Affairs

The vision of SC Commission for Minority Affairs is that all ethnic minority citizens of the State of South Carolina will be treated equitably and achieve economic prosperity through socio-cultural awareness, collaboration, policy change, and research.

246 Stoneridge Drive, Columbia, SC

Freedom Fighters Upstate SC

Freedom Fighters Upstate SC is a volunteer-based organization based in Greenville, SC that consists of dedicated individuals who have joined together to promote peace, unity, and justice for all on both a local and national level.

Greenville, SC

Gallery by Ernest A. Finney, Jr. Cultural Arts Center

The focus of Ernest A. Finney, Jr. Cultural Arts Center is the making of art, the keeping of community, and the ongoing generational celebration of music, visual art, poetry, dance, theatre, and the culinary arts.

1510 Laurens Street, Columbia, SC

The Imaginary Book Store

Midlands Audio Institute

Offering certification in audio engineering from Midlands Technical College.

2023 Hip Hop Family Day Vendors

Body Decor Geechee Beads

Body Decor Geechee Beads is a handmade jewelry company offering beaded earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and accessories made of natural stones and crystals.

North Charleston, SC

Miss Tyga's Body Art

Miss Tyga's Body Art offers face paint and body paint for kids.

516 Custom Medallions

516 Custom Medallions is an artisan offering handmade '80s style Afrocentric medallion necklaces bracelets and accessories.

Charlotte, NC

Fresh-N-Ready

Fresh-N-Ready is a food truck offering chicken wings, chicken tenders, hamburgers, hot dogs, corndogs, and fries.

Columbia, SC

Ashley's Yummy Tummy

Ashley's Yummy Tummy is a food truck offering Birria tacos, ramen noodles, roasted Mexican street corn, Birria nachos, Horchata milkshakes, and jerk chicken tacos.

Z's Cool Me Down

Z's Cool Me Down is a food vendor offering Italian ice, lemonade, and pineapple bowls.

Columbia, SC

Emerald's Party Entertainment

Emeralds Party Entertainment offers face painting, airbrush tattoos, and henna.

Columbia, SC

Karen's Kitchen & Catering

Karen's Kitchen & Catering is a food truck offering fried fish, fried shrimp, chicken wings, funnel cakes, fried okra, pulled BBQ, loaded fries, chicken tenders, polish sausage, and hamburgers.

Columbia, SC

U.S. Army

U.S. Army Columbia Recruiting Battalion: "Whatever your goals and passions are—there's an opportunity waiting. Both locally and globally, you'll be able to find your fit with the Army and make a difference in the world."

Ft. Jackson, Columbia, SC

LeafGuard

LeafGuard of Columbia provides the only one-piece seamless gutter system guaranteed to never clog, backed by their clog free guarantee and ScratchGuard warranty.

1291 First Street South Ext, Columbia, SC

R&T's Food Frenzy

R&T's Food Frenzy is a traveling food trailer that specializes in birria tacos.

Lugoff, SC

Tru Italian Ice

Tru Italian Ice is a mobile family owned Italian ice and snow cone business that also offers pineapple bowls, funnel cakes, hot dogs, and nachos.

Columbia, SC

University of South Carolina - Palmetto College

Palmetto College helps South Carolinians attain degrees where they live and work, featuring Fort Jackson degree programs; two Palmetto College bachelor's degree programs; and Palmetto Pathway, a residential freshman bridge program.

1600 Hampton Street, Columbia, SC

Pphunk Fragrances N More

Pphunk Fragrances N More is an artisan offering handmade rhinestones shirts, crocheted items, jewelry wreaths, and custom tray tables.

Columbia, SC

BOPs: Black Owned Products

BOPs is a retail store where the variety of items are made by a Black creators from household cleaning products, health and beauty, home décor, and more!

2222 Sumter Street, Columbia, SC

Vital Connections of the Midlands (not pictured)

Vital Connections of The Midlands, Inc. is a non-profit early care and education program that provides family centered services for at-risk families and young children who are struggling with poverty, substance use, and are at-risk for child abuse and neglect. Vital Connections of the Midlands provides high quality care in a family-centered setting servicing low-income pregnant mothers and families.

4801 Colonial Drive, Columbia, SC

Beyond Pills (not pictured)

Beyond Pills is a health and wellness company providing meal prep, planners, customized workout plans, and coaching.

3827 Broad River Road, Suite L, Columbia, SC

Simple Select by Tracy (not pictured)

Simple Select by Tracy is an artisan offering beaded bracelets, wire wrap rings, charm bangles and necklaces, and seed beaded bracelets and necklaces.

Orangeburg, SC

2023 Hip Hop Family Day Sponsors

The generous support of World Famous Hip Hop Family Day's 2023 sponsors helped make this festival free for all to enjoy. Thank you!

Love, Peace & Hip-Hop

Latino Community Development Corp.

By combining authentic experience with a passion for service and education, Latino Communications helps clients build positive, profitable, and sustainable connections with the multilingual low-wealth communities they serve.
1805 Clemson Road, Columbia, SC

Parenti Publishing

Ernest A. Finney, Jr. Cultural Arts Center

Koger Center For The Arts

Since its opening in 1989, the Koger Center has hosted major national and international touring artists, strengthening the region's ability to attract acclaimed productions and luminaries from around the globe. Through its mission of inclusion, the Koger Center has enhanced the surrounding community by increasing public awareness and understanding of the performing arts.

1051 Greene Street, Columbia, SC

South Carolina Commission For Minority Affairs

Coca Cola Consolidated

Coca-Cola Consolidated is the largest Coca-Cola bottler in the United States. For 120 years, they have been deeply committed to the consumers, customers, and communities they serve.

Charlotte, NC

US Army

Hot 103.9 FM | Alpha Media USA

Hot 103.9 FM - WHXT is an urban contemporary broadcast radio station serving the Columbia, South Carolina market, providing Hip-Hop and R&B. Home of The Breakfast Club.

1900 Pineview Rd, Columbia, SC

The Big DM | 101.3 FM | Alpha Media USA

101.3 The Big DM - WWDM is a broadcast radio station from Sumter, South Carolina, providing Urban adult contemporary, R&B, and Old School Hit Music.

1900 Pineview Rd, Columbia, SC

Czar Records

Experience Columbia SC

Experience Columbia SC’s mission is to strengthen the area’s economy by marketing and selling the region as a premier destination for meetings & conventions, tradeshows, special events and leisure travel. Experience Columbia SC works with accommodations, restaurants, facilities and attractions to provide informative materials and services that enhance and promote the desired image of the Columbia area.

Special thanks to The Nickelodeon for hosting a special screening of Krush Groove and to Richland Library for hosting "Hindrance: Breaking through the Interior Barrier" as auxiliary events leading up to 2023's Hip Hop Family Day.