Montgomery County Teen Tobacco Prevention Initiative and ‘Rapping About Prevention’ is sponsoring a rap contest for those between the ages of 13-18 who live in Montgomery County.
Contest Details below:
WHAT: Create your own Rap about the harmful effects of Menthol. Facts: More than 18.9 million people currently vape/smoke menthol cigarettes. Flavors, including menthol, are one of the main reasons kids start using tobacco products.* Also, Tobacco Companies target minority communities using the more addictive menthol flavor.
WHEN: Entries due by April 15, 2023 by 9 PM.
WHERE: Finalists will be selected to perform at the Menthol Isn’t Koolevent in Silver Spring, Fountain Plaza, Maryland (winners TBA). Three Prize Winners Will Be Selected: 1st prize-$500; 2nd prize-$250; Runner up-$100
Visit these website to learn more:
- Tobaccofreekids.org/what-we-do/industry-watch/menthol-report
- Tobaccofreekids.org/problem/
health-disparities - Undo.org/inequity
1. Only submit your entry if you are:
- From Montgomery County, Maryland
- Between the ages of 13-18
- Your work does not include any profanity, and has no explicit lyrics
- Your entry is 3 minutes or less
- Before the April 15, 2023,
9 PM deadline
2. Go to RAP’s new Instagram page:
3. DM @rappingaboutprevention to send Sterlen Barr your video via Instagram.
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