When Money Makes Change

Vol 4. FinFest winner

Vol. 3 FinFest winner

Vol. 2 FinFest winner

Vol. 1 FinFest winner

Hip Hop FinFest 2025 | When Money Makes Change Replay

Hip Hop FinFest is:

🎵 A youth song competition where the top 3 finalists get cash prizes (1st - $1,000, 2nd - $500, and 3rd - $250) and a SONY Studio in a Backpack valued at over $1300

🎤 A community concert where the top 2 finalists get an all expenses paid trip to NYC and perform their song to an enthusiastic crowd

📝 A chance to have Hip Hop legends give you feedback on your music and songwriting skills

🎨 A groundbreaking arts & finance program for schools and organizations

👥 An opportunity for educators to connect with their students on a deeper level

💸 A program that puts youth front and center as the voices of tomorrow on one of the most crucial topics in our lives: MONEY

Past Winners

4th Annual Hip-Hop FinFest Winning Video By RL Bylay

3rd Annual Hip-Hop FinFest Winning Video By K0RE

2nd Annual Hip-Hop FinFest Winning Video By Breadwinna’ CJ

1st Annual Hip-Hop FinFest Winning Video By JC Meraki

Watch the replay!

Prizes

SONY Studio in a Backpack equipment for all finalists (it’s pretty sweet):

ZV-1 Camera

Wireless Bluetooth® Shooting Grip and Tripod

WH-CH510 Wireless Headphones with Microphone

Rechargeable Battery Pack

Tough M 64GB Memory Card

Portable Bluetooth® Wireless Speaker

Shotgun Microphone

Grand Prize Winner:

$1,000 cash prize

SONY Studio in a Backpack with over $1,300 of equipment

All expenses paid trip to NYC for you and a guardian, including flight, hotel, and meals

Perform your winning song at the live Hip Hop FinFest Concert

Receive video feedback from our Hip Hop legend judges

2nd Place Winner:

$500 cash prize

SONY Studio in a Backpack with over $1,300 of equipment

Receive video feedback from our Hip Hop legend judges

3rd Place Winner:

$250 cash prize

SONY Studio in a Backpack with over $1,300 of equipment

Receive video feedback from our Hip Hop legend judges

Watch the replay!

2025’s theme was “When Money Makes Change,” asking students how they show up as financial advocates for themselves, their families, and their communities.

Check out the Highlights!

2024’s theme was Mic Check, Mind Check, Money Check - How we feel about money influences what we think about money, which influences what we do with our money. The connection between our mental health and emotions are vital. If we can understand our feelings, we can make better decisions about living well today while saving for the future.