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Portland Hip Hop Week

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Portland Hip Hop Week
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StatusActive
FrequencyAnnually
LocationPortland, Oregon
CountryUnited States
Inaugurated2015 (2015)
Websitepdxhiphopweek.com

Portland Hip Hop Week (PHHW) is an annual hip-hop festival in Portland, Oregon, United States.[1] Established in 2015,[2] the event was founded "to bridge tensions between local government and rappers", according to the Portland Mercury.[3] David "D.J. O.G. One" Jackson is a co-founder.[4][5] Portland DJ "Star Chile" was also a co-founder.[6] PHHW highlights rising artists[1] and has various activities including an awards ceremony (PDX Star Awards),[7] dance parties, rap battles, professional development opportunities, and workshops.[2][3]

Among activities for PHHW in 2019 was a showcase at Kelly's Olympian and other events at Cathedral Park and Lola's Room.[8][9] The 2020 event was mostly virtual because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[10] Changes were also made to the 2021 festival for the same reason.[11] The group Boom Bap Project performed at the 2021 event.[12] The event "Mic Check" kicked off the 2023 festival.[13] Among events for PHHW in 2024 was "Beat Down", a showcase for producers at the music venue and restaurant Alberta Street Pub.[14][15] The 2025 festival had events at Director Park, the music venue Holocene, and the Oaks Park Roller Skating Rink at Oaks Amusement Park.[16] The 2026 event expanded into the suburbs of Beaverton and Gresham.[4][5] It kicked off with a block party in front of Portland City Hall,[6] featuring DJs O.G. One and Klyph as well as rappers Mighty, Tia P, and Mikey Vegaz.[17]

The Kidz Outside Festival, established between 2019 and 2022, has been sanctioned as a PHHW event.[18][19][20][21] PHHW has also collaborated with other hip-hop initiatives. The 2026 event '503 Rising: Hip Hop Showcase' was held at Beaverton's Patricia Reser Center for the Arts in collaboration with PHHW and Education WithOut Borders.[22]

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  1. 1 2 Gebel, Meira (2024-08-01). "Fun events in Oregon throughout the month of August". Axios Portland. Retrieved 2026-08-19.
  2. 1 2 "Portland Hip-Hop Week brings live performances, rap battles and dance parties to the city". KGW.
  3. 1 2 "Twenty-Eight Moments in (Recent) Black Oregon History". Portland Mercury. 2026-02-12. Archived from the original on 2026-03-08. Retrieved 2026-08-19.
  4. 1 2 "Pump up the jam for Portland Hip Hop Week". KOIN.
  5. 1 2 "Portland Hip Hop Week: A Cultural Celebration of Community". KATU. 2026-08-18. Retrieved 2026-08-19.
  6. 1 2 "PDX Hip Hop Week marks 11th year with events across Portland Aug. 20-26". KATU. 2026-08-18. Retrieved 2026-08-19.
  7. ↑ "Karma Rivera's Full-Length Album Debut "Priceless" Solidifies Her Hitmaker Status". Willamette Week. 2025-10-28. Archived from the original on 2025-11-10. Retrieved 2026-08-19.
  8. ↑ Moore, Jenni (2019-08-15). "The Latest in Portland Hip-Hop". Portland Mercury. Archived from the original on 2022-12-05. Retrieved 2026-08-19.
  9. ↑ "The Five Portland Hip-Hop Week Events We're Most Excited to See". Willamette Week. 2019-08-22. Archived from the original on 2026-03-08. Retrieved 2026-08-19.
  10. ↑ "This Year, Portland Hip-Hop Week Will Be a Mostly Virtual, Decentralized Event". Willamette Week. 2020-07-14. Archived from the original on 2021-07-18. Retrieved 2026-08-19.
  11. ↑ "This Year's Portland Hip-Hop Week Has Restructured Due to Rising COVID-19 Cases". Willamette Week. 2021-08-21. Archived from the original on 2024-08-05. Retrieved 2026-08-19.
  12. ↑ "Monday Mix: MUNYA, Big Red Machine, Boom Bap Project". opb. Archived from the original on 2022-09-25. Retrieved 2026-08-20.
  13. ↑ Moore, Jenni (2023-07-05). "Hear in Portland: Neo-Soul Singer Lo Steele Is a Portland Soul Legacy". Portland Mercury. Archived from the original on 2026-03-06. Retrieved 2026-08-19.
  14. ↑ "Show Review: Beat Down Showcase at Alberta Street Pub". Willamette Week. 2024-08-27. Retrieved 2026-08-19.
  15. ↑ "Portland Hip Hop Week kicks off, bringing live performances to metro area". KGW.
  16. ↑ Costello, Lindsay (2025-08-18). "The Mercury's Do This, Do That: August 18–24". Portland Mercury. Archived from the original on 2026-03-15. Retrieved 2026-08-19.
  17. ↑ "Zappa Tribute The Stinkfoot Orchestra Has the Maestro's Anarchic Rhythm". Willamette Week. 2026-08-18. Retrieved 2026-08-19.
  18. ↑ Moore, Jenni (2025-04-24). "Six Essential Events for Black Culture and Community in Portland". Portland Mercury. Retrieved 2026-08-20.
  19. ↑ Poinsette, Bruce (2025-08-13). "The Kidz Outside Festival enters its 4th Year". Street Roots. Archived from the original on 2026-06-26. Retrieved 2026-08-19.
  20. ↑ Clarke, Ellen (2024-03-20). "Victory for St. John's George Park". Street Roots. Archived from the original on 2026-03-11. Retrieved 2026-08-20.
  21. ↑ Ryder-Marks, Mia (2022-08-17). "The Kidz Outside festival brings community in". Street Roots. Retrieved 2026-08-20.
  22. ↑ Stein, Rosemarie (2026-05-06). "Doggie Dash, Gorge Wine & Art Festival, 'Mad Hatter's Tea Party': 15 things to do with mom this week". The Oregonian. Retrieved 2026-08-19.
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