Celebrate the power of music and language at Hip Hop Saved My Life: An Evening with Hip Hop for Change, writer and performer of How Shakespeare Saved My Life Jacob Ming-Trent and Hip Hop Historian Davey D hosted by Berkeley Rep. An evening celebrating the power of hip hop as survival, resistance, and art.

Preshow celebration at 6:45pm
The night begins with live performances from Hip Hop for Change, showcasing the next generation of Bay Area storytellers and culture bearers. Enjoy complimentary wine from Black-owned Theopolis Vineyards and treats from Cupcakin’ Bake Shop.

Postshow conversation at 9:30pm
Following the 8pm performance, join playwright and performer Jacob Ming-Trent in conversation with Bay Area radio icon and hip hop historian Davey D as they reflect on the life-changing impact of hip hop, its role as a tool for liberation and learning, and why its influence continues to reverberate across art, education, and community.

This preshow celebration and postshow conversation are free and open to all. Admission to the performance of How Shakespeare Saved My Life requires a ticket.