Rap America Project

09/15/2026

Excited for next year!

08/05/2026

Save the date! 2027 Summer RAP Camp
JULY 12 – JULY 17, 2027 AT BOISE HIVE
AGES 13 + Free

08/05/2026

Making sure the beat is queued up at Boise Hive RAP camp showcase.

08/03/2026

We had 2 recording booths at July's camp. This was in the Multi-Media Room Boise Hive

07/29/2026

Why RAP?
One of the reasons rap is such a powerful creative outlet is that it's easy to access. You don't need to sing or play an instrument. You can simply tell your story, share a poem, or express your thoughts over the rhythm of a beat.
It's also the most popular music genre in the U.S. Hip-hop and R&B account for approximately 27.3% of all on-demand audio streams, according to Luminate's 2025 Year-End Music Report.
That combination of accessibility and popularity makes rap an effective way to engage people in music and self-expression.

Thanks to our 2026 sponsors (Boise City Arts & History), (NEA), ,
Your support made it possible for us to offer our Summer Rap Camp as a free program for participants. Way 2 Go!!!

07/19/2026

Rap America Project 2026 ended with a bang!
Thank you to everyone who came to the showcase, thank you to all the staff that made this possible, and thank you Boise Hive for providing a safe space to grow music. 🎶
Thank you most of all to the people who decided to participate this year. The fact that you came at all to learn and to be apart of the community means everything to us as we build the Hip Hop Culture in Boise.
It was wonderful getting to know each of you, your styles, and see how you blossomed and persevered.
Showcasing songs was not a requirement, so thank you to those that were brave enough to step on stage for the world to see you. We may have helped, but it was you who worked hard, were brave enough to try something new and didn’t give up.
No matter how any performance turns out remember to hold your head high, you did what some wouldn’t dare to do and rocked it!
🎙️❤️‍🔥 🎶
See you next year!

07/07/2026

Meet some of the coaches!

Have you ever wanted to write a song? Curious to learn more about the music industry and culture? Want to try making beats or producing music? We can help you start!
There’s still time to sign up for this FREE workshop with experienced, local artists. Any skill level is welcome ages 13 and up!

https://rapamericaproject.com/

07/04/2026

Still a few spots left in this year’s Rap America Project summer workshop!
Free week of music creation, recording, and performance for ages 13+.
July 13–18 at Boise Hive. Lunches provided thanks to Idaho Pizza 🍕
RSVP: https://rapamericaproject.com

06/30/2026

Meet some of our Staff: Cornell Johnson Axiom Tha Wyze BLove Benevolence .idaho Brenda Francis

06/30/2026