The Residency is building the future of hip-hop by empowering young artists to create, grow, and thrive through music, mentorship, performance, and cultural leadership. Rooted in the core elements of hip-hop, we provide paid opportunities, creative education, career pathways, and transformative community experiences for young people across Seattle and beyond.

For more than a decade, The Residency has supported emerging MCs, producers, DJs, vocalists, dancers, and creatives through programs like Summer Intensive, Studio Sessions, live performances, workshops, leadership development, and artist mentorship. Our work centers youth voice, artistic excellence, and social impact while creating safe, authentic spaces where young people can discover their power and tell their stories.

Your support helps provide:

Paid internships and youth stipends
Free and low-cost arts programming
Recording studio access and technical training
Teaching artists and mentors from the culture
Performance opportunities and showcases
Travel and cultural exchange experiences
Food, transportation, and accessibility support for participants

We believe hip-hop is more than music. It is community, creativity, resilience, and legacy. Every donation helps us continue carrying the culture forward while investing directly in the next generation of artists and leaders.

Thank you for believing in young people and the transformative power of hip-hop.

The Residency: Youth Development Through Hip Hop