Anthony Rivera

(He/His) is a West Coast rapper, artist, activist, poet, and advocate whose music is lyrical, thoughtful, and intentional.

Anthony has survived and maintained his life from his passion and joy for music. Anthony has become a staple in the Portland hip-hop scene, earning an award for "In Good Hands" from Portland Hip-Hop Week for his hard work and dedication to building the future of PDX hip-hop. Anthony's musical library contains songs that inspire those facing adversity in their lives, with content about equality, justice, mental health challenges, substance abuse recovery, and criminal rehabilitation. He has a passion for sharing music with community, founding the movement "Hip-Hop for Love" which brings local families and individuals together through music, free food, and resources. Each release of Anthony's shares his growth as a musician and human with his vulnerable and relatable collection.

Anthony has been dedicating the last year to bringing awareness to the Fentanyl crisis providing education on Harm Reduction and Narcan training as well has advocating for the houselessness population and the youth affected by housing instability and substance use disorder.

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