Music Legend Kurtis Blow, known as American Rapper and Record Producer is set to appear at the Back 2 School "Stop the Violence" Youth Empowerment Tour in Brooklyn, New York Saturday August 6, 2011. He is the first rapper signed to a major label (Mercury Records), first certified gold rap recording for “The Breaks,” and first rap millionaire are just a few of the highlights of his groundbreaking career. He released ten albums in 11 years and toured with many chart-topping recording artists and also appeared in the films, “Cry of the City” and “Krush Groove.” On the West Coast he gained popularity as on-air radio personality.
Kurtis Blow, also studied ministry at Nyack College and has most recently gained notoriety for being co-founder of the Hip Hop Church, which holds services at the Greater Hood Memorial AME Zion Church, located at 160 West 146th Street in New York City. Kurtis serves as rapper, DJ and worship leader and now licensed minister. The event will be held at First AME Zion located 54 Macdonough Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216
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