Blak Rapp Madusa

Blak Rapp M.A.D.U.S.A. emerges from humble streets, painting a vivid picture of their culture and their vision for social justice and spiritual freedom. Poet, activist, historian, International Hip Hop Artivist they use Hip-Hop music as a vessel to channel powerful anthems for political movements for equity and Human Rights.

M.A.D.U.S.A , whose name is an acronym which stands for Making a Difference Using Skills and Activism, shares their vast knowledge and experiences through spoken word and melodic lyricism to connect with people of all walks of life. They have performed at numerous poetry slams, concerts, conferences, and rallies nationwide. A committed youth mentor, Abolitionist and LGBTQIA activist. Has worked with various community based organizations including 1 hood, Community Empowerment Association, New Voices for Reproductive Justice, Reclaim Philadelphia and SOUL (School of Unity and Liberation). This Hip Hop Artivist (Artist and Activist) brings an intersectional story of Black feminist empowerment to the stage, film and microphone. From their sold out May 2018 debut of Mary's Daughter - Memoirs of an Artivist a one Person play about the life and times of Blak Rapp MADUSA to the Dignity Act Now Collective, Born to defend the directly impacted women and TGNC folks.

Madusa’s experience in March of 2018, involving police brutality and subsequent arrest served as a catalyst for the creation of Mary’s Daughter for the Formerly Incarcerated . Carter captured the incident on video which garnered 2 million+ views on Facebook , Placing them center stage in the national conversation of reproductive justice and prison abolition.