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Celebrating Community and Gratitude at Trap Kitchen PDX's 4th Annual Turkey Drive

For the second consecutive year, Converge Media and Back2Besa were honored to collaborate with Trap Kitchen PDX, JAM'N 107.5, Jus Family Records, and other incredible community organizations. Together, we provided a heartwarming Thanksgiving dinner, essential hygiene supplies, and other services to our Rose City neighbors in need.

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Besa Gordon Honored at PDX Hip Hop Week Celebration

The 4th annual Hip Hop, Wine and Chill event, a cornerstone of PDX Hip Hop Week, was a resounding success, uniting a diverse blend of artists, entrepreneurs, and hip hop aficionados. Hosted by Leadertainment LLC, and held at Abbey Creek Winery, Oregon's pioneering Black-owned vineyard and winery in over half a century, the event underscored the harmonious fusion of music, wine, and community spirit.

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Cool Nutz: Portland's Hip-Hop Icon Keeps the City on the Map

We recently caught up with Portland's own Hip-Hop legend, Cool Nutz, a true force in the music scene.l Cool Nutz has been making waves since his early days. Cool Nutz's journey began in the underground, where he honed his skills in basement studios and local venues. His unique sound and unwavering passion quickly gained recognition, propelling him from the local scene to international stages. He has toured extensively throughout Europe, Asia, and Australia, spreading his music and representing Portland with pride.

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Meet Besa Gordon in PDX this Friday for Trap Kitchen Weekend!

Dude. This is not a drill Trap Kitchen Weekend is this Friday and I can’t wait! Like seriously, me and Big O literally jumped in a car Saturday and drove alllllll the way (I mean I guess it’s not that far) to PDX for me to get some more of that amazing Trap Kitchen food and to see the space that will hold this year's Trap Kitchen Weekend.

Food-wise, you already know I grabbed the baller box which comes with, snow crab legs, a lobster tail, shrimp, salmon, and fries. Big O got the garlic noodles with snow crab legs and a lobster tail. As for our drinks, we got the berry lemonade and even took one to go!

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