Born I
You Are Enough
Meditation teacher, author, and musician Born I is an artist holding space at the intersection of hip-hop and mindfulness. Born I is an experienced meditation practitioner and certified teacher who collaborates with Thich Nhat Hanh’s Plum Village community of Engaged Buddhism to express hip-hop as a form of mindfulness to expand the potential of both music and wellness. Born I hails from Washington, DC.

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Lyrical Dharma
Available July 29, 2025.Hip-Hop as Mindfulness
View this bookReading like a book of poetry with accompanying commentary, Lyrical Dharma explores the lyrics and life experience of Born I, conscious hip-hop rapper and meditation teacher.