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Transforming individual lives and whole communities through hip-hop.

Words Beats and Life was founded as a hip-hop conference at the University of Maryland, College Park in the fall of 2000. The brainchild of Mazi Mutafa, Executive Director, WBL was developed and researched at the University of Maryland with two fellow students who wanted to continue the hip-hop conference after graduation... Read More

I♥ WBL

I♥ WBL is a yearlong campaign dedicated towards growing Words Beats & Life ‘s sustainable funding through individual donors. Show your ♥ to WBL and become a supporter, a friend or a champion.,

+300 “supporter” monthly donors of $9 for our 9th year of service

+100 “friends” of the WBL Journal ($50 annual subscription to WB&L Journal)

+25 “champions” monthly donors of $50-$100

Make your donation today via the Catalogue of Philanthropy.

Grab a copy of our journal

The Untitled Issue is dedicated to taking its readers on a journey through the many ways in which hip-hop scholars, artists and activists are archiving and evaluating the meaning and impact of this culture all over the world. This issue is good for at least two stamps in your passport and some frequent flier miles. Order yours today.

U.S. & Canada $10.00 USD International $20.00 USD

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