Poetry vs. Hip Hop 2025 Tour Starts in Philly
Come experience poetic punches and lyrical left-hooks as Poets and MCs battle it out in a friendly (but fierce!) competition of wit, rhythm, and stage presence — where you, the audience, vote for who goes home with cash and prizes.
Poetry vs. Hip-Hop® Live in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA — Poetry vs. Hip-Hop® 10-Year Anniversary Show comes to Philadelphia on Sunday, July 13, 2025. This is more than just a show. It’s a celebration of Spoken Word, Hip-Hop, and culture, packed with community energy and artistic excellence.
Queen Sheba is also releasing her newest Spoken Word album on this tour, titled: “A Hurricane in Heels: Healed People Don’t Act Like This” — a deeply personal and powerful body of work.
Sunday, July 13, 2025 – City Winery Philadelphia– 990 Filbert Street
Doors Open at 6:30 pm, the show starts at 7:30 pm
Queen Sheba – 2025 & 2024 Grammy-Nominated Spoken Word-Poet and founder of Poetry vs. Hip-Hop®. This stop is part of her “HEALED PEOPLE DON’T ACT LIKE THIS” album summer tour — up for your Grammy® consideration in the Spoken Word-Poetry category! + Her book release for both "Clemency" & "Life in the Fast Brain."
🍇 Meet & Greet V
IP Hour: 6–7 PM Includes a glass of grapes (because we’re classy and cautious), a signed tour poster, a photo with the cast, and first dibs on merch!
Poetry vs. Hip-Hop® returns to Philadelphia for its 6th epic round as part of the 10-Year Anniversary Tour! Come experience poetic punches and lyrical left-hooks as Poets and MCs battle it out in a friendly (but fierce!) competition of wit, rhythm, and stage presence — where you, the audience, vote for who goes home with cash and prizes.
🎤 Hosted by Comedian Ken Jones 🎙️ Featuring:
- Queen Sheba – 2x Grammy-Nominated Spoken Word-Poet
- Theresa the SONGBIRD – Creator of the viral poem “You So Black”
- Lady Sarkazym – Philly’s award-winning lyrical powerhouse
- KILLA WORDSMYTH – Legendary Philly Hip-Hop artist 🎧 DJ Queen Yaszy of Radio One is providing the battle soundtrack all night
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