Poetry Vs Hip Hop Tomorrow At City Winery
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Philadelphia, PA – July 13, 2025 — City Winery Philadelphia brings the acclaimed national showcase Poetry vs. Hip-Hop® back to Philadelphia, for it’s sixth installment, as part of its 10-Year Anniversary Tour. Known for blurring the lines between performance, protest, and power, this City Winery stop will be one for the books. This show of lyrical mastery promises to be a cultural event like no other—hosted by Comedian Ken Jones, and headlined by the founder Queen Sheba, the 2025 and 2024 Grammy-Nominated Spoken Word-Poet, and Theresa Tha SONGBIRD, founder of the viral brand and poem “You So Black,” as featured on the Trumpet Awards.
Also featuring powerhouse poet Lady Sarkazym and KILLA WORDSMYTH – Philadelphia’s Hip-Hop lyrical legend of the people.
💰 Plus: The friendly battle of wits and stage presence between Poets and MCs — YOU, the audience, determine who goes home with cash and prizes! Attendees are not just the audience—they’re the judges. The winning team of the night is determined by live audience applause!.
Music and vibes will be curated by DJ Queen Yazzy of Radio One Philadelphia, setting the tone for a night of energy, artistry, and elevation. This stop of the tour also marks a major milestone as Queen Sheba launches her 11th studio album “A Hurricane in Heels: Healed People Don’t Act Like This” — currently up for your
Grammy consideration in the Spoken Word-Poetry Category, and book release tour.
About Poetry vs. Hip-Hop®
Founded in 2015 by Queen Sheba 2025 & 2024 Grammy-Nominated Spoken Word-Poet, Poetry vs. Hip-Hop® is a nationally acclaimed touring production where poets and emcees compete in a respectful, high-impact fusion of performance, storytelling, and wordplay. With a mission to bridge artistic communities, PvHH has packed venues in over 40 cities and continues to foster creative expression, unity, and healing through art.