Program Co-Founders — VTDITC: Hip Hop Studies

Program Director and Co-Founder
Craig Arthur is an associate professor of practice in Virginia Tech’s Academy of Transdisciplinary Studies. He’s been paying dues and working on his craft as a DJ since 1997. He’s a proud member of the Table Rok Crew and is always repping the home team in everything he does. An alumnus of VT, his undergraduate research experience with Dr. A. Kwame Harrison ultimately led him to a career in librarianship. He co-founded VTDITC: Hip Hop Studies at Virginia Tech shortly after starting work at his alma mater in 2016. He’s shared stages with many artists including Kanye West, Common, Little Brother, Clan Destined, Travis Porter, Ozay Moore, Tall Black Guy, Stimulator Jones, Kozmik Force, Kid 'n Play, and Lil Yachty. To safeguard his honorific “the nicest librarian on two turntables,” he eagerly awaits any challenges from fellow librarian DJs.