Her Word is Bond: Psalm One, Book Launch and Live Music Session

The launch of Her Word is Bond: Navigating Hiphop and Relationships in a Culture of Misogyny, a celebration of the life and career of Psalm One, the Chicago born rapper who blazed the trail for women in hip hop. Part memoir, part music journalism, Her Word is Bond takes an unflinching look at underground hip hop culture through the eyes of a queer Black woman.

This event takes place over two days, hosted by Rofhiwa in collaboration with the African and African American Studies department at Duke University.

September 30

The launch of Psalm One's Memoir Her Word is Bond: Navigating Hiphop and Relationships in a Culture of Misogyny. Kyesha Jennings, Hiphop scholar and journalist joins Psalm One in conversation.

October 1st

Rofhiwa presents a LIVE MUSIC SESSION with Psalm One performing music from their latest album Bigg Perm. The Chicago rapper describes the new project as a collection inspired by late Black woman hair entrepreneur Madame CJ Walker. The album explores ideas around wellness, independence and LGBTQIA acceptance.

About Psalm One

Psalm One or Cristalle Bowen has been consistently named one of the nation's Best Artists by the Chicago Tribune, and in 2011 made her television debut on MTV's Emmy-winning series, MADE. She is an international touring and recording artist; featured in publications such as Vice, Forbes, and The FADER. An artist cut from Chicago's vast and unique HipHop talent, Psalm has commanded stages of festivals from Paid Due$ to Riot Fest; among artists such as Kendrick Lamar, 50 Cent, Jean Grae, Odd Future, Wu - Tang and so many more... Not just an MC, Psalm has also been road DJ for rap legends. More than an entertainer, Cristalle is also an activist, scholar and teaching artist.

Host or Publisher Rofhiwa Book Cafe