Milwaukee – The energy within the Marcus Center was touching as hip-hop women performed for hundreds of Milwaukee students. The crowd was filled with excitement and anticipation as the dancers took the stage and demonstrated their incredible skills and passion for hip-hop culture.
Among the performers was Jazelyn Gordy, a proud Northside native and a Milwaukee public school alumnus.
She returned to her roots and appeared at the very school that helped shape her journey into the world of dance. Despite the tension she felt before stepping on stage, Goudy decided to make a statement.
“I’m totally nervous,” she admitted before the performance. “To be here, it’s a way to show what kind of space hip hop deserves to be in. And showing dance is just as good as being on this stage, just as good as being on Tiktok or on the street.”
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For local students in the crowd, seeing someone walking in the same hall sparkle on stage now was an emotional moment. It was a message for them about future possibilities.
“I want them to believe that there is space for them to be at these stages, especially in the black and brown social dance we do.”
However, the performance was not part of the event. Goudy and The Ladies of Hip Hop also visited young people at True Skool earlier this week, where they took the time to inspire children and teach them some movements.
“I don’t just want to build a path, I also want to encourage the people of Milwaukee that it is possible,” Gordy said.
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Hip hop women are known for their lively performances featuring powerful breakdance and complex footwork. The group is dedicated to celebrating the importance of women in hip hop. This is a culture that men often dominate.
As Goudy said, “If you dream of being in these stages, that’s possible. In the dance and performance aspects, you can do it.”
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For students in the crowd, it was an opportunity for women to see men break barriers in areas that often dominate. But for Goody, it was even more personal. It was my return home.
“I am very grateful to be able to show the light and show the hard work they poured into me and come back to them on this epic stage,” she said.
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Goody said, “I hope they are proud,” hoping that her performance will inspire the young people in her audience. And the message wasn’t just dancing. It was about the power and importance of expression in hip-hop women.
It wasn’t just a performance. It was a lesson in confidence, culture and creativity. Michele Byrd-Mcphee, founder of Women in Hip Hop, looked back on how the group was created to fill the industry gaps.
“I always hope that there are people in my audience who see me,” Bird Muffy shared.
She founded the group 21 years ago after realising the lack of representation for women in the culture.
“When I went to the show, I didn’t see myself,” she said. “So for a very long time I didn’t think I could do this.”
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For Iman Brooks, one of the group’s dancers, the experience was a complete moment.
“It’s a full-cell moment for me because I was these kids in the audience,” Brooks explained, highlighting how far she has come on her own journey.
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The energy at the Marcus Center was electricity as hip hop women proved they were breaking barriers and pushing the boundaries of what women can do in hip hop.
John Hassig, director of programming and education at the Marcus Center, reiterated the sentiment, saying, “A very positive message! Women have been in hip hop from the start, and their place is not known or promoted.”
Goody says, “When you think about hip hop, you think about the manhood and masculinity that comes with it. But there’s no hip hop without women. Women and girls can always do hip hop.”
For Goudy, going back to Milwaukee made particularly meaningful.
“I think it’s important to me to be here because I’m coming from here!” she said, emphasizing how personal this performance is to her.
Her return to Milwaukee marked a key moment in her career. This event was more than just a performance. It was an exciting reminder that women are always an important part of hip-hop culture and celebrating the incredible talent that comes from Milwaukee. Hip hop women aren’t just performers. They are reworking stories and urging the next generation to take the central stage in their lives.
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