Memphis Hip Hop Weekend & Expo 2010 will take place September 2-5 with the Memphis Hip Hop Expo taking place at the Memphis Cook Convention Center in Downtown Memphis on September 3-4.

Browse exhibitors and vendors at the Expo while enjoying some premiere entertainment. Learn about community organizations in the city, job opportunities, workshops, resources and more.

Parents are encouraged to bring the kids out to meet and take pictures with the Memphis Grizzlies and celebrities while enjoying performances by some of the top hip-hop and soulful kid performers along with other great acts. Guests include Memphis Grammy nominated music producer Christopher 'Drumma Boy' Gholson, Dr Kenneth T. Whalum, Jr. author of "Hip Hop Is Not Our Enemy," Hip-Hop recording artist Mr Del, among others. There will be lots of entertainment throughout the two day Expo -- come browse, learn about organizations, meet celebrities and shop with the exhibitors and vendors at the 1st Annual Memphis Hip Hop Expo 2010.

For more info and the event schedule, logon to www.memphishiphopweekend.com or call 901-881-0795.

Sponsored by media sponsor Memphis Flyer, www.memphisflyer.com and supported by the Memphis Music Foundation, Memphis Grizzlies, Memphis Songwriters Association, The Recording Academy Local Memphis Chapter and others.