{"id":4775,"date":"2026-05-14T01:32:07","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T05:32:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/4wheelcity.com\/pages\/?p=4775"},"modified":"2026-05-14T01:32:09","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T05:32:09","slug":"disability-hip-hop-jam-2026-returns-to-central-park","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/4wheelcity.com\/pages\/disability-hip-hop-jam-2026-returns-to-central-park\/","title":{"rendered":"Disability Hip Hop Jam 2026 Returns to Central Park"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/4wheelcity.com\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ChatGPT-Image-May-12-2026-06_31_00-AM-1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/4wheelcity.com\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ChatGPT-Image-May-12-2026-06_31_00-AM-1-683x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4777\" srcset=\"https:\/\/4wheelcity.com\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ChatGPT-Image-May-12-2026-06_31_00-AM-1-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/4wheelcity.com\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ChatGPT-Image-May-12-2026-06_31_00-AM-1-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/4wheelcity.com\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ChatGPT-Image-May-12-2026-06_31_00-AM-1-768x1152.png 768w, https:\/\/4wheelcity.com\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ChatGPT-Image-May-12-2026-06_31_00-AM-1-600x900.png 600w, https:\/\/4wheelcity.com\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ChatGPT-Image-May-12-2026-06_31_00-AM-1.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Save the Date \u2014 Hip Hop Has No Limits<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>4 Wheel City Foundation proudly announces the return of the <strong>Disability Hip Hop Jam<\/strong> an unforgettable celebration of music, culture, accessibility, and inclusion taking place on <strong>Sunday, July 12, 2026<\/strong> at the iconic Central Park Bandshell in partnership with Disability Unite Festival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the third year in a row, the Disability Hip Hop Jam will bring together artists, DJs, dancers, advocates, and community leaders with and without disabilities for a powerful day of live performances, empowerment, and unity through hip hop culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Founded by Namel &#8216;Tapwaterz&#8217; Norris and Ricardo &#8216;Rickfire&#8217; Velasquez of 4 Wheel City, the event continues to grow as one of the only hip-hop festivals in the country centered on disability representation and accessibility in entertainment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Attendees can expect:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Live performances from artists with disabilities and allies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Celebrity guests &amp; DJs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accessible entertainment experiences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ASL interpretation and inclusive accommodations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Community resources and advocacy activations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A vibrant celebration of Disability Pride Month<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The Disability Hip Hop Jam has previously featured groundbreaking collaborations during GRAMMY Week in Los Angeles and major appearances connected to advocacy initiatives across the country. Now, the movement returns home to New York City for another historic year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SAVE THE DATE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Disability Hip Hop Jam 2026<\/strong><br>\ud83d\udccd Central Park Bandshell \u2013 New York City<br>\ud83d\udcc5 Sunday, July 12, 2026<br>\ud83d\udd5a Time TBA<br>\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f Free &amp; Open to the Public<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More artist announcements, sponsorship opportunities, and partnership activations will be revealed soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For sponsorship, media, or partnership inquiries, visit <a>4 Wheel City<\/a> or email <strong><a>4wheelcityfoundation@gmail.com<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Save the Date \u2014 Hip Hop Has No Limits 4 Wheel City Foundation proudly announces the return of the Disability Hip Hop Jam an unforgettable celebration of music, culture, accessibility, and inclusion taking place on Sunday, July 12, 2026 at the iconic Central Park Bandshell in partnership with Disability Unite Festival. 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