ABOUT

A man with dreadlocks smiling while sitting in a room decorated with framed pictures and posters on the wall, a large green plant, and a gold desk lamp.

I’m Marco Pavé — A Grammy-nominated hip-hop artist, arts entrepreneurship consultant, and storyteller.

I create from the heart of Memphis and Mississippi blues, centering Southern Black life, spirituality, and radical imagination.

Consult & Collaborate

What I do

My work spans hip-hop, theatre, and audio drama. I am often exploring power, oppression, ancestral connections, generational trauma, and collective healing. I’ve produced original music, written librettos, published essays and brought multi-disciplinary projects to life. I also partner with universities, arts organizations, and cultural institutions to design residencies, workshops, and collaborative programs that give communities hands-on access to real-world artistry. Every project I take on is an opportunity to usher in new realities and radical possibilities.