Sociology of Hip Hop Culture

04/09/2025

Join us tonight!

Meet one of our panelists for : Dr. Lisa Munson!

Dr. Munson is a professor of Sociology at Florida State University. Her research focuses on inequality, social justice, innovative teaching methods, design thinking, and public sociology. She created and implemented FSU’s Sociology of Hip Hop Culture course and has authored three textbooks, including two on the subject. Beyond academia, Dr. Munson has curated over 50 community showcases featuring hip hop, house, and jazz music, dance, and visual art.

Hear more from Dr. Munson on Wednesday, April 9, at 5:30 p.m. at The Moon Register for this free event today at LeonCountyFL.gov/CreatedEqual.

04/07/2025

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04/01/2025

Please join us for this fantastic event! April 9 at The Moon! FREE

Leon County Government and The Village Square will host the 10th Annual Created Equal event on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. The program will explore the rich history of Black music, showing how it serves as a living chronicle of the Black experience.

03/31/2025

In July 2023, Amir Issaa visited the FSU Florence Study Center and my "Social Problems: A Comparative Perspective Through Art & Architecture" class! What a fantastic presentation!
You can check out his work at https://www.amirissaa.com/

Grazie mille, Amir!

01/24/2024

The students enjoyed hearing from DJ Demp and being a part of DEMP WEEK 27!

01/23/2024

01/10/2024

Tomorrow! Join me and an incredible panel of scholars, local historians, and music industry professionals for an engaging discussion on the history of hip hop and its impact on local music.

DEMP WEEK History of Hip Hop Symposium!
Wednesday, January 10
🕠 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
📍 TCC Center for Workforce Development, 444 Appleyard Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32304

Don’t miss DJ DEMP, TJ Chapman, Adrian Dickey, Lisa Munson, Jian Jones, Maurice Johnson, Darius Doc D Baker, and Nicole Everett as they dive into hip hop’s impact on Tallahassee.

This FREE event is open to everyone—bring your friends, family, and your passion for music! But space is limited.

01/09/2024

FSU Sociology is looking for top students interested in pursuing an exciting career in Sociology!

Contact us to learn more about our program and financial support for students (tuition waivers and stipends!).

01/09/2024

The event began as a birthday celebration for DJ DEMP, who is a member of the legendary group Ghost Town DJs, known for its hit record, "My Boo."

01/09/2024

DEMP WEEK 27 is here! It’s been an absolute honor and pleasure to be part of DEMP WEEK for the past ten years! This year is our 11th year celebrating with DJ DEMP in my FSU Sociology of Hip Hop Culture class.
Thank you 💜

These are just a handful of photos over the last 10 years.

01/02/2024

Next week, we celebrate the Tallahassee/Leon County Bicentennial and the 27th Annual DEMP WEEK!

On Tuesday, DJ DEMP visits the FSU Sociology of Hip Hop Culture course – a part of DEMP Week for 11 years!

On Wednesday, the celebration continues with the DEMP WEEK History of Hip Hop Symposium!

Join me and an incredible panel of scholars, local historians, and music industry professionals for an engaging discussion on the history of hip hop and its impact on local music.

Wednesday, January 10

🕠 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

📍 TCC Center for Workforce Development, 444 Appleyard Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32304

Don't miss DJ DEMP, TJ Chapman, Adrian Dickey, Lisa Munson, Jian Jones, Maurice Johnson, Darius Doc D Baker, and Nicole Everett as they dive into the impact that hip hop has had on Tallahassee.

This FREE event is open to everyone—bring your friends, family, and your passion for music! But hurry, space is limited.

🔗 For more details, visit www.dempweek.com. Don't miss this unique opportunity to celebrate local artistry and the power of hip hop in our community.