City Of Minneapolis Honors Local Hip Hop Legends At 50th Anniversary Event

The city of Minneapolis officially recognized October 14, 2023, as Twin Cities Hip Hop Day by way of proclamation. Around 100 people showed up at the event to honor pillars of the local hip hop community on a chilly Saturday afternoon at First Bridge Park on the riverfront.

The event, organized by DJ Stage One, was a reunion for many who hadn’t seen each other in years, but also a time to honor and reflect on the storied history of Twin Cities hip hop and those who laid its foundation.

Some of the people being honored shared memories, like Travis “Travitron” Lee, who recalled the shows he used to have at the Coffman Memorial Union— a place where people from both Minneapolis and St. Paul could come together, back when the two sister cities were divided.

The event also honored influential hip hop figures who have passed away. Tredis “Disco T” Adams, Mahdi “DJ NEX” Bryant, DJ Brother Jules, Bro

Sun and Eyedea were a few of the people whose memories and contributions were honored over the course of the two-hour event.

Though not a single representative of the city of Minneapolis was in attendance, the honorees were each presented with a proclamation.

SOURCE: MINNESOTA SPOKESMAN-RECORDER