he Disability Pride Month Hip Hop Jam, an annual event hosted by the 4 Wheel City Foundation will be held in NYC’s Central Park. For DisabilityPride Month, the event is scheduled to take place on July 14th, 12pm EST at the CentralPark bandshell as part of the Disability Unite Festival.
4 Wheel City Foundation, spearheaded by Namel “Tapwaterz” Norris and Ricardo “Rickfire”Velasquez, distinguished wheelchair users due to spinal cord injuries, are dedicated to advocating for disability rights and social change through music. This upcoming event serves as a curated platform to amplify the voices and narratives of disabled artists within hip hop culture.
Through their personal journey, 4 Wheel City exemplifies how hip hop can drive conversations and facilitate change. As hosts of the Disability Pride Month Hip Hop Jam, Namel and Ricardo extend their mission to provide a supportive and empowering space for disabled hip hop artists to showcase their talents and stories.The event is jam-packed with great music and much more! The lineup of phenomenal artists include 4 Wheel City, Gifted Hands, Mia money, QuestionATL and maserati$. The LowerManhattan Cultural Council and Disability Unite serve as sponsors for the event.Join us on July 14th at the Central Park bandshell for an unforgettable evening of music, empowerment, and advocacy. Let’s celebrate the remarkable talents of disabled hip hop artists and unite in support of a more inclusive and equitable society
