February 23rd will see the first annual Hip-Hop & Chess
Exhibition and Tournament event. Best of all, the event is free, in
order to allow more young people to come out and watch rappers,
journalists, martial arts champions and others compete.
Exhibition and Tournament event. Best of all, the event is free, in
order to allow more young people to come out and watch rappers,
journalists, martial arts champions and others compete.
DJ QBert, Yogafrog,Award winning director Kevin Epps “Straight Outta Hunters Point”, The Jacka, Jy the Butcher, DJ Kevvy Kev, Balance,
T-K.A.S.H., Ise Lyfe, Scape Martinez, Izz Thizz, Starski, Davey D,
Casual, Saafir, journalist J.R., French Hip-Hop producer DJ Kool Side,
battle MC Okwerz, Hip Hop Congress President Shamako Noble and surprise guests will all show up for the tournament.
T-K.A.S.H., Ise Lyfe, Scape Martinez, Izz Thizz, Starski, Davey D,
Casual, Saafir, journalist J.R., French Hip-Hop producer DJ Kool Side,
battle MC Okwerz, Hip Hop Congress President Shamako Noble and surprise guests will all show up for the tournament.
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As for martial arts champs?
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Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt Sergio Silva of Open Door Jiu Jitsu, 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Brown Belt Denny Prokopos and Ralph
Gracie will show up, among others.
Gracie will show up, among others.
“There are so many rappers who play chess, its mind blowing,” says author Adisa Banjoko, who organized this event. “On February 23rd
we’ll be showcasing to the world a more authentic intellectual side of
who these men are, and what they can do. The children of today need to
know how many options for success exist to help them to grow despite
poverty, violence, broken families, and other factors surrounding them.
We are going to show these kids that every obstacle can be overcome
with the correct life strategy! Uplifting young minds is the sole
reason for this event. We hope to have youth from every high school in
the Bay Area participating.”
we’ll be showcasing to the world a more authentic intellectual side of
who these men are, and what they can do. The children of today need to
know how many options for success exist to help them to grow despite
poverty, violence, broken families, and other factors surrounding them.
We are going to show these kids that every obstacle can be overcome
with the correct life strategy! Uplifting young minds is the sole
reason for this event. We hope to have youth from every high school in
the Bay Area participating.”
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Aside from the tournaments for the rappers in attendance, there will also be
time for the kids to get it on the action.
time for the kids to get it on the action.
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Casual of the legendary Hieroglyphics sent out a warning to competitors.
“I
play chess often. I refer to my chess games in debate, at work, in
dealing with record labels, the law and in negotiations. If you don’t
play chess, you don’t stand a chance against me.”
play chess often. I refer to my chess games in debate, at work, in
dealing with record labels, the law and in negotiations. If you don’t
play chess, you don’t stand a chance against me.”
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If you’re in the neighborhood, be sure to check it out at the MLK Library located on 150 E. San Fernando Street San Jose, CA. It’ll go down February
23, 2007 from 4-8 PM. If you can’t make it, don’t worry too much. The
event may end up in your town sometime in the future.
