First Annual Memphis Hip Hop Weekend & Expo 2010 Announced

Dates for the Memphis Hip Hop Weekend & Expo announced which is scheduled to take place this Fall from September 2-5 in Memphis, TN. The Memphis Hip-Hop Weekend starts September 2-5 and the Expo (trade show) takes place September 3-4 at the Memphis Cook Convention Center in Downtown Memphis.

Memphis, TN, July 17, 2010 --(PR.com)-- Tuesday, June 1, 2010, the Memphis Hip-Hop Weekend & Expo 2010 was announced along with the launch of its interactive website and profile (http://www.memphishiphopweekend.com) powered by MemphisRap.com. Memphis Hip Hop Weekend will take place September 2-5, 2010 with the Expo taking place at the Memphis Cook Convention Center in Downtown Memphis on September 3-4, 2010. Since the launch of the Memphis Hip-Hop Weekend & Expo site, officials have stated that there has been a great response in interest of the event.

"This Fall with the beginning of a new school year, this will be an opportunity not only for artists and their fans, but also sponsors to target a great demographic audience through the exhibition," states Online Media Director, Charla Littlejohn. "Our goal is to make this a significant annual event in the Mid-South, one that will link everyone up together in the Music and Entertainment business and give everyone a means to efficiently tap into the market."

The Memphis Hip-Hop Weekend & Expo will consist of a number of events which include the 'Be Heard, Be Seen Talent Show,' 'Memphis Hip-Hop Art, Ink & Fashion Show,' two days of conferences, celebrity ball games, 'Industry Meet N Greet Networking Mixer, the South In Yo Mouth Food Taster and the 'Memphis Hip-Hop Expo' which takes place over the course of two days (Sept. 3-4) and more.

According to the founder of MemphisRap.com, Hosea 'M Town' Mays, Jr., he's looking for this to be an exciting event as well as an educational and positive one.

"'Promoting Alliance Through Hip-Hop!' is the theme for this year's Memphis Hip-Hop Weekend & Expo which in-turn tells you that our goal is to promote togetherness," stated Mays.

Produced by MemphisRap.com, companies and individuals that are interested in participating in the event either through exhibiting, sponsorship, guest speaking, performing, media/press coverage or volunteering, can visit: http://www.memphishiphopweekend.com for more information.

Expo exhibitors, conference panels and discussions, live performers, guest speakers, special guest appearances, and more exciting details of the Memphis Hip-Hop Weekend & Expo are expected to be announced in the days and weeks to come.

More About the 2010 Memphis Hip-Hop Weekend & Expo
Date: September 2-5, 2010
The Memphis Hip-Hop Expo is about bringing the community together through showcasing, educating and presenting the artists, entertainers, businesses and people who involve themselves in the Community.

Over the course of four days, the Memphis Hip-Hop Weekend/Memphis Hip-Hop Expo will bring on a number of activities ranging from a 2 day expo with a variety of entertainment, live music performances, a music & art showcase, conferences, fashion showcase, tattoo ink show, South In Yo Mouth Food Taster, local celebrity sports competitions and more.

The long term goal is to provide a source of networking and information, opportunities, to build social harmony and promote growth.

More About MemphisRap.com
Launched in 2001, MemphisRap.com has become a stepping stone and building block for Mid-South music artists, producers, models and entertainers abroad looking to connect with their fans and to build a network with other like-minded individuals. Starting as an online record store on to an online magazine and news publication, MemphisRap.com is now a social networking platform which is not just a network, but "A way of life!"

For more contact information visit:
http://www.memphishiphopweekend.com/contacts

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Contacts:
Director/Coordinator/Sales & Sponsorships:
Hosea Mays
hosea @ memphishiphopweekend.com

Event Lead/Promotions:
Deanna Brown
deanna @ memphishiphopweekend.com

Online Media/Press Inquiries:
C. Littlejohn
media @ memphishiphopweekend.com
Contact
Charla Littlejohn
901-881-0795
www.memphishiphopweekend.com
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