Experience

Rashia “Rah Digga” Fisher-Weeks

Newark, New Jersey | RahDiggaMusic.com | LyricsMatterFoundation.org | @therealrahdigga

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

International recording artist, songwriter, executive producer, educator, curriculum developer, entrepreneur, and cultural commentator with more than three decades of experience across music, entertainment, education, media, community programming, and Hip Hop culture. Career began with the Outsidaz, followed by Elektra Records and Busta Rhymes’ Flipmode Squad. Current work spans international touring, recording, higher education, self-management, and nonprofit leadership. Pasted markdown

RECORDING & CREATIVE CAREER

Recording Artist & Songwriter | 1996–Present
Active international touring artist, guest feature, songwriter, and collaborator.

1996 — The Fugees, The Score
Featured MC and songwriter on “Cowboys” with the Outsidaz.

1998 — Flipmode Squad
Joined Busta Rhymes’ group and appeared on The Imperial.

2000 — Dirty Harriet
Major-label solo debut released through Elektra Records.

2003 — “I Know What You Want”
Featured on Busta Rhymes & Mariah Carey feat. Flipmode Squad.

2006 — “Touch It Remix”
Featured MC on the all-star remix.

2010 — Classic
Released second studio album; served as Executive Producer.

Executive Production
Tame One & Young Zee collaborative project (2023); Lyrics Matter Class of 2025 album. Pasted markdown

EDUCATION & LEADERSHIP

Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University | 2026–Present
Adjunct, Rap / Hip Hop Faculty. Pasted markdown

Lyrics Matter | Founder, Curriculum Developer & Instructor | 2015–Present
Developed curriculum encompassing Hip Hop History, Rap Techniques, Artist Development, Hip Hopreneurship, songwriting, music business, recording, performance, branding, and career development. Pasted markdown

Next Level / U.S. Department of State | Taiwan | 2024
International MC and Hip Hop instructor specializing in writing, recording, artist development, entrepreneurship, and performance. Pasted markdown

Selected Academic Engagements
New York University • Princeton University • Rutgers University–Newark • Rider University • William Peace University • Black College Expo • Pendulum Ink. Pasted markdown

FILM, TELEVISION & MEDIA

Selected credits include Thirteen Ghosts, Carmen: A Hip Hopera, Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration, VH1 Hip Hop Honors, BET My Mic Sounds Nice, Netflix’s Ladies First: A Story of Women in Hip-Hop, BBC Women in Hip Hop and PBS Black Issues Forum. Pasted markdown

Yanadameen Godcast | Co-Host | 2018–2024
Weekly co-host with Lord Jamar and Godfrey.

Lyrics Matter Salon Series
Host, interviewer, producer, and cultural programmer. Pasted markdown

BUSINESS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Self-Managed Artist | 2007–Present
Professional experience includes negotiations, contracts, touring logistics, budgeting, music rights, publishing, distribution, and business administration. Pasted markdown

Lyrics Matter Clothing | 2020–Present
Product development, sourcing, e-commerce, sales, and fulfillment.

Digital Business
Built and currently maintain RahDiggaMusic.com and LyricsMatterFoundation.org. Pasted markdown

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

College Unbound — B.A. in Organizational Leadership and Change, Current
New Jersey Institute of Technology — Electrical Engineering Studies, 1990
New York Film Academy — Final Cut Pro Certificate, 2007
ProMedia Training, LLC — Pro Tools / Audio Engineering Training, 2021 Pasted markdown

SELECTED AWARDS & RECOGNITION

1999 — Source Award, Best New Artist of the Year – Group, Flipmode Squad
2000 — Key to the City of Newark
2002 & 2004 — BET Award Nominations, Best Female Hip-Hop Artist
2004 — ASCAP Recognition, “I Know What You Want”
2006 — BET Hip Hop Awards Recognition / ASCAP Recognition, “Touch It Remix”
2017 — IED Music Hall of Fame Award
2018 — New York State Senate Citation
2025 — Heroine of Excellence Award
2025 — Newark Arts Community Arts Award, Lyrics Matter Foundation Pasted markdown

CORE EXPERTISE

Music Business • Artist Management • Songwriting & Creative Writing • Executive Production • Audio Engineering • Hip Hop Studies • Education & Curriculum Development • Entrepreneurship • Public Speaking • Podcasting • Film & Video Production • Digital Media & E-Commerce • Brand Partnerships • Leadership • International Cultural Exchange

RahDiggaMusic.com • Lyrics Matter Foundation • Official Peabody Faculty Profile