Guest Artist of 2026 Play On Music Festival
Paul Willis

Paul Willis is a Boston-based Hip Hop Teaching Artist, author, and cultural worker dedicated to leadership, liberation, and creative healing. As the author of Hip Hop Leadership, Paul bridges Hip Hop culture with education, social justice, and personal development, using music, storytelling, and movement as tools for transformation. With deep roots in community-based education, Paul works with youth, educators, and organizations to cultivate purpose, critical consciousness, and collective power. His work centers Hip Hop as a living practice for self-determination, resilience, and cultural stewardship. Follow his journey and teachings at @paulwillisishiphop.