🎙️ THE BLIND POET MEETS THE FOUNDER OF KRIP-HOP NATION

A Candid 2‑Hour Conversation with Leroy F. Moore Jr.

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In this special episode, I sit down with the one and only Leroy F. Moore Jr. —founder of Krip-Hop Nation, writer, activist, and one of the most influential voices in the global disability and hip‑hop movement.

We go deep. Real deep.

For nearly two hours, we discuss:

· My journey as The Blind Poet – from losing my sight in 2016 to finding my voice on the mic.
· The founding of Nasethu Vision Foundation and the work we are doing in South Africa.
· The power of Krip-Hop Nation as a global movement for artists with disabilities.
· Liberation, healing, and the role of hip‑hop in telling our stories.
· Leroy’s own journey—and why he has dedicated his life to building a platform for disabled artists worldwide.

This is not just an interview. This is a meeting of minds. A celebration of survival. A call to action.

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🗣️ About Leroy F. Moore Jr.

Leroy is the founder of Krip-Hop Nation, a global network of disabled artists using hip‑hop, media, and education to confront ableism, racism, and systemic injustice—particularly within Black communities【1†L18-L22】. He is a writer, scholar, and activist whose work has shaped the disability justice movement across the globe.

His essay, “Kripping the Term Crip: From an African‑Black Perspective”, is being published in an Eastern European journal in 2026—a testament to the global relevance of his work【2†L4-L6】.

Leroy’s name carries weight. Leroy comes from the French le roi—”the king.” Moore traces back to the Moors of Africa—kings, scholars, and warriors who crossed into Europe and shaped the world【1†L2-L10】. Together, his name speaks of royalty, African power, and a legacy of resistance.

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🎧 What You Will Hear

Theme What We Explored
Blindness and Identity How losing my sight in 2016 reshaped my understanding of vision, purpose, and creativity.
Krip-Hop Nation The origins of the movement and its impact on disabled artists across the African diaspora.
Liberation Through Art Why hip‑hop and poetry are not just art forms—they are survival tools.
Community and Legacy How we are building bridges between South Africa, the US, and beyond.
The Power of Storytelling Why our stories matter—and why we must tell them ourselves.

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📌 Why This Interview Matters

This conversation is a bridge. Between continents. Between movements. Between two blind poets who refuse to be silent.

Whether you are an artist, an activist, or someone who believes in the power of truth, this episode will move you.

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🌍 Connect with the Movement

· Krip-Hop Nation: www.kriphopnation.com
· Nasethu Vision Foundation: www.nasethuvisionfoundation.co.za
· Leroy F. Moore Jr.: Blackkrip@gmail.com
· Tumelo Mashokwe (The Blind Poet): 0677 896 233 | tumelomashokwe1@gmail.com

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