Khafre Jay
Khafre Jay is a change-maker, a community organizer, a consultant who helps businesses incorporate Hip Hop into their programs, an artist, and the best father ever.
The Journey
Hailing from Hunters Point, San Francisco—a city with the highest income inequality in the nation—Khafre Jay has dedicated his life to fighting for socioeconomic justice and empowering his community through Hip Hop organizing. Over two decades, his grassroots efforts have employed nearly 1,000 community members, educated over 35,000 K-12 youth, and directed more than $8 million into underserved communities.
Now leading Hip Hop For The Future SPC, Khafre is pioneering the use of Hip Hop to reimagine public healthcare, aiming to increase Black life expectancy and bring transformative resources to marginalized populations.
Khafre's influence extends nationwide. As a sought-after speaker and educator, he shares his expertise with unapologetic authenticity that inspires audiences from the New York Stock Exchange to TEDx. His deep cultural insight has earned him invitations to institutions like Stanford, Tulane, and the Cambridge School of Social Justice.
A prolific MC in the Bay Area, Khafre’s lyrical brilliance and relentless hustle have placed him on stage with Hip Hop legends like Rakim, Method Man, Dead Prez, Yo Yo, Hieroglyphics, The Pharcyde, and Talib Kweli. Through his artistry and activism, Khafre continues to harness the power of Hip Hop as a tool for liberation and community transformation.
Above all, Khafre is a devoted single father to his beautiful 5-year-old daughter, whom he proudly raises with love, intention, and the same tenacity he brings to his work.
Join Khafre's mission to use Hip Hop as a bridge for justice and healing. Visit www.HipHopForTheFuture.org to donate, support, and help him get some rest and build a better future for our communities.
