Eligibility - Participants must be 17 years or older live in King County. - If you are under 17 and in high school (Garfield), your parent or guardian must sign a waiver. - You must meet all program qualifications. - Check your welcome email for the application, requirements, and additional details.

See the Calendar tab for all dates, changes, activities, and deadlines. - Live streams are held Monday and Wednesday, 4:30–5:30 PM (unless otherwise noted). - Attendance counts toward your stipend. - To be eligible to record in the studio, you must have: Participated in the weekly check-ins, completed videos and Q&A and activities - Drafted your song in BandLab and got it approved by coach

This is where culture + structure meet. This community is a safe space, a creative zone, and a growth arena. Hip-hop is the language — respect is the law. 🔊 RULE #1: RESPECT THE MIC When someone shares their story, listen. No talking over. No mocking. No tearing people down. 🎙 Every voice matters — even when it’s still finding its rhythm. 🔊 RULE #2: KEEP IT REAL, NOT RECKLESS We value truth, not harm. ✔ Express your experiences ✖ Don’t promote violence, hate, self-harm, or exploitation ✖ No bullying, harassment, or discrimination Realness is powerful. Recklessness is not. 🔊 RULE #3: THIS IS A SAFE SPACE, NOT A SCENE What’s shared here stays here. 🛑 No screenshots 🛑 No reposting others’ work without permission 🛑 No gossip or clout-chasing Trust is currency. Don’t spend it carelessly. 🔊 RULE #4: SHOW UP OR SIT OUT Growth comes from engagement. 🔥 Participate in sessions 🔥 Complete challenges 🔥 Give feedback with respect 🔥 Support your peers Lurking won’t unlock levels. 🔊 RULE #5: NO HATE, NO GATEKEEPING Hip-hop is global. Everyone belongs here — no matter race, gender, background, ability, or skill level. 🚫 Hate speech = instant removal 🚫 Ego trips = missed opportunities We build bridges, not walls. 🔊 RULE #6: CREATE, DON’T COPY Be inspired — not a clone. 🎵 Original lyrics only 🎵 Credit your influences 🎵 No stealing verses, beats, or ideas Your story is already enough. 🧱 THE 5 PILLARS OF HIP-HOP (Lyrics Matter Edition) We honor hip-hop culture by living its pillars: 🎤 MCing (Voice & Story) Speak your truth. Use your voice with purpose. 🎧 DJing (Craft & Skill) Learn the tools. Respect the process. Master your sound. 🕺 Breakin’ (Discipline & Movement) Put in the work. Growth takes repetition and effort. 🎨 Graffiti (Expression & Identity) Create boldly. Leave your mark — responsibly. 🧠 Knowledge of Self (Leadership & Awareness) Know who you are, where you come from, and where you’re going. This pillar guides everything we do. 🏁 FINAL WORD

Legacy Lab Weekly Requirements 1. Community Page Engagement: After reviewing the intro video and learning the rules of engagement, head to the Community Page. Like and comment on all posts during Week 1. Your engagement and participation will be graded and will impact your stipend and credit/service learning hours. 2. Daily Check-In: Each day, take one second to drop a GIF on the Legacy Lab Check-In Post (pinned in the community) that represents your mood. This counts as credit for that day’s participation. Show love to other community members by engaging with their posts as well. 3. Thursday Q&A: Q&A submissions are due every Thursday on the community page under Q&A tab. You are not graded on right or wrong answers—credit is given for completion. This is a requirement for your stipend and credit/service learning hours. 4. Friday Studio Day Friday is studio day, but you must have a draft in BandLab before recording. To be eligible for free studio time, you must: Check in every day Complete the Thursday Q&A Attend at least one hour per day in the Legacy Lab Complete all weekly videos and modules Engage consistently on the Community Page 5. Bonuses & Rewards Earn bonuses by sharing your music on Fridays and actively participating during live sessions. 100% participation increases your chances for extra recognition and rewards. 6. Graduation Benefits Legacy Lab graduates who don’t miss a day and fully participate qualify for: A guaranteed summer job A letter of reference A certificate of completion Free access to elite training programs