Hip-Hop

Daaim ShabazzMarch 30, 2013
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HHCF @ Harvard University!

Adisa Banjoko on point at Harvard University. Adisa Banjoko, founder of the Hip Hop Chess Federation (HHCF), presented to students at Harvard University “Living The Game: The Powerful Fusion of Hip-Hop & Chess”. The lecture detailed his philosophy of hip-hop chess which combines the lessons of hip-hop, martial arts and…
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Daaim ShabazzMarch 21, 2013
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GZA’s CD box set includes a chess set!

According to Jake Paine’s article in hiphopdx.com, GZA’s “Liquid Swords” 4LP Box Set will be released with two CDs, liner notes and… a wooden chess set!! Most of the hip-hop world knows about GZA’s love for chess and he has included chess themes in many of his songs. However, he…
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Daaim ShabazzMarch 11, 2013
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HHCF theme rapper T-KASH drops song… and weight!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Meko Gaborski 888-588-4418 memg@hiphopchessfederation.org Rapper T-KASH Runs Marathon at Oakland Running Festival for the Cause of Non-violence & Education; T-KASH Drops Song I Run The Bay feat. Adisa Banjoko to Promote Mind & Body Balance March 6th 2013, Oakland, CA- The Hip-Hop Chess Federation (HHCF) is…
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Daaim ShabazzJanuary 29, 2013
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HHCF’s Bishop Chronicles… off the hook!

Adisa Banjoko’s Hip Hop Chess Federation has released four editions of the “Bishop Chronicles” podcasts. These segment feature personalities in the area of hip-hop, martial arts and chess. Some of the guests have been luminaries such as Shawn Fanning (creator of Napster), GZA (Wu Tang Clan), Jordan Richter (legendary skateboarder),…
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Daaim ShabazzOctober 9, 2012
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Hip-Hop Chess documentary!

“I’m not a chess whiz. I’m not a chess master. I’m just a guy who loves chess. What I’m pulling off of it philosophically is my strength.” ~Adisa Banjoko, Hip Hop Chess Federation Adisa Banjoko with one of his students, Dyhemia Young. Young came from difficult circumstances and discovered chess…
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Daaim ShabazzMay 25, 2012
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“Live the Game” HHCF Summer Camp

The Hip-Hop Chess Federation presents the “Live the Game” HHCF Summer Camp Open House June 2nd 3-6pm 37428 Centralmont Pl. Fremont, CA 94536 1-888-588-4418 www.hiphopchessfederation.org Full Details here!!
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Daaim ShabazzApril 22, 2012
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Drum chats with Hip Hop Chess Fed

Adisa Banjoko’s Hip-Hop Chess Federation (HHCF) has received a lot of notoriety of late after having celebrated the organization’s fifth anniversary. The HHCF graced the cover of the February 2012 edition of Chess Life and the subject of a lengthy article. The Chess Drum has written more articles about the…
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Daaim ShabazzMarch 22, 2012
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T-K.A.S.H. feat Adisa Banjoko… “RUN”

Adisa Banjoko with GM Vinay Bhat and T-K.A.S.H. at “V-Day Festival.Photo from https://www.hiphopchess.blogspot.com. Adisa Banjoko has had a banner year already. He has celebrated the 5th year of the Hip-Hop Chess Federation, graced the cover of Chess Life, was featured in Forbes magazine online and will soon be featured on…
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Daaim ShabazzFebruary 14, 2012
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Hip-Hop Chess Federation’s V-Day!

Adisa Banjoko celebrated the Hip-Hop Chess Federation’s 5th Anniversary by hosting the day of festivities. The “V-Day” festival featured tournament play, martial arts demos and performances by local artists. Banjoko was recently featured on the cover of U.S. Chess Life in a lengthy prose about the organization’s vision and subsequent…
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Daaim ShabazzJanuary 10, 2012
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Hip-Hop Chess kicks off 2012!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Meko Gaborski (323) 335-4497 Rapper Asheru from Boondocks & MMA Fighter Ralek Gracie Team with Hip-Hop Chess Federation for Nonviolence HHCF Celebrates 5 Year Anniversary With Youth Tournament, Jiu Jitsu Exhibition and Live Performances January 4th 2012- San Jose, CA – The Hip-Hop Chess Federation (HHCF) is…
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