Keynote Topic: The Unauthorized Biography Series
Keynote Description:
Shaun Boothe is an award-winning hip-hop artist, TED speaker, and creator of ‘The Unauthorized Biography Series’ – a critically acclaimed musical project that celebrates the world’s greatest cultural icons through biographical rap songs – Repackaging History through Hip-Hop.
After spending 10+ years in the music industry, sharing stages with the likes of Snoop Dogg, Lauryn Hill, and Kendrick Lamar, a search for a more purposeful path led Shaun to the lecture circuit. It was here where he discovered how his Unauthorized Biography Series, combined with his passion for speaking, could be used as a powerful tool to both entertain and inspire others to achieve their own greatness.
Today, he’s here to share his presentation with us. Please help me in welcoming our keynote speaker, Shaun Boothe.
JUNE 4
Shaun Boothe – Creator of the Unauthorized Biography Series
Shaun Booth is an award-winning hip-hop artist and world-renowned speaker who has gained recognition for his ‘Unauthorized Biography Series’, a critically acclaimed musical project that is a unique celebration of some of the world’s most influential cultural icons. Featuring iconic figures such as Bob Marley, Terry Fox, Chris Hadfield, Malala Yousafzai, Serena Williams, Oprah Winfrey, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., among others , Shaun Boothe educates and inspires through a series of biographical hip-hop tracks, revitalizing their stories and legacy in a way that is one of a kind.
Shaun has shared stages with several prominent celebrities such as Kendrick Lamar, Snoop Dogg, and Lauryn Hill. His innovative and creative work has garnered attention in the entertainment industry, including commendation from Diddy (also Boothe’s sixth icon in his series), and features in global publications and media outlets.
After spending over ten years in the music industry, Boothe decided to focus on his passion for motivating others through his work. He has since then become a successful motivational speaker and performing artist, moving others to achieve their own greatness.
Shaun’s series has been presented at events around the world, campuses, associations, and corporations, including TEDx, Queens School of Business, and to hundreds of thousands of people in various performing arts centre’s around the world.