Words, Beats & Life Inc is sponsoring an event on January 28 in D.C. called The Combine. The Combine features adult and youth competitions in writing, freestyling, poetry, performance, and rap trivia.
Described as an all-ages literary competition rooted in the pillars of Hip-Hop and its culture, and remixed for modern times, the event is intended to build communities and forge career opportunities. Event judges include Nonchalant, creator of the classic song "5 O' Clock," producer and MC Oddisee, Sa-Roc of Rhyme Sayers Records, producer and MC Substantial, and O-Slice.