PHOTOS: Portland Hip Hop Week 2025 through the lens of Dean Bechard
What a night! The 10th Annual PDX Hip Hop Week Star Awards set the Reser Center for the Arts on fire with culture, creativity, and community. Hosted by “Welcome to the Neighborhood, Radio Personality, DJ Klyph and produced by Co-Founder of PDX Hip Hop Week / Celebrity DJ, O.G.ONE, this wasn’t just a show — it was a movement.
From the stage-shaking energy of Mighty, Karma Rivera, Majik9, Sayu Beatz, Jae Lava, D⏺T, Manifest Dance Agency, and a surprise drop-in from Wynne, to the legendary return of Cool Nutz and the iconic Lifesavas reunion, the lineup proved why Portland’s hip hop scene is a force to be reckoned with.
But this night was bigger than music. Backed by the Leadertainment Foundation and PacWest Group, the spotlight was turned onto emerging voices and community excellence. With the Recording Academy PNW Chapter in the building, and local brands like BLEND and Momma Dee’s Granola filling the lobby, the Star Awards created an ecosystem where artistry, entrepreneurship, and legacy collide.
This is what PDX Hip Hop Week is all about: celebrating our roots, amplifying our future, and proving that when we invest in our culture, and take control of our own narrative, We Move Different, and Win Different.
Photos: Dean Bechard
