The Unauthorized Biography Series

Who Is This For?

Themes

How It Works

Emotional Value & Cross-Curricular Connections

Why Educators Love It

The Unauthorized Biography Series is a musical project that celebrates the world’s greatest cultural icons through biographical hip-hop songs. Each chapter captures the legacy of a positive and influential iconic figure in a documentary-style music video. Hip-hop is the youth culture of the world.

Shaun’s unauthorized biographies harness that power and use it in a fresh new way to engage the youthful minds of today. Shaun’s student events are called ‘Live Your Legacy presentations.

See a list of biographies.

Perfect for the youth and education market, Shaun’s high-impact presentations are tailored for student matinees at performing arts centres, school assemblies, youth leadership conferences, college and university keynotes, and public performances for families.

Blending inspirational messaging with the energy of musical concerts, Shaun’s engaging performances connect with young audiences in a way that’s relevant to them. Ideal for event organizers seeking dynamic youth speakers, Shaun’s presentations deliver lasting impact for both educational and family-focused events.

Shaun Boothe’s presentations address a variety of powerful and relevant topics, offering students the opportunity to explore key issues that shape their lives and futures. From leadership to social justice, his talks are designed to inspire, challenge, and empower students to think critically and act with purpose.

Leadership & Identity
Diversity & Black History Month
Cancer Awareness (Terry Fox)
Human Rights/Social Justice/Art & Activism
Decision Making & Goal Setting
Mindsets & Mental wellness
Women’s Empowerment (all-female line up)
Careers & Finding
Your Purpose/Passion

Shaun Boothe’s school presentations are a dynamic and impactful fusion of live music, storytelling, and education—designed to both engage and empower students. Each presentation is built around two core components that work together to inspire learning and spark meaningful conversations in the classroom and beyond:

1. The Musical Performance

Shaun performs a selection of his critically acclaimed “Unauthorized Biography” rap songs, which tell the life stories of cultural icons—such as Martin Luther King Jr., Malala Yousafzai, Bob Marley, and more—through powerful, poetic rhyme.
Each song is accompanied by a documentary-style music video, projected on a large screen, creating a multimedia experience that’s both visually and emotionally compelling.
The live performance element brings the energy and excitement of a hip hop concert, making the content especially engaging for today’s students.
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2. The Talk

Between songs, Shaun delivers a TED-style talk, drawing out the key life lessons from each icon’s story.
These moments offer students practical insights on topics such as resilience, leadership, self-belief, social justice, and overcoming adversity.
Shaun’s delivery is authentic and relatable, making deep concepts accessible and inspiring for youth audiences.

Shaun Boothe’s presentations are not only entertaining—they’re highly educational. They align with a variety of curriculum areas, including:

Inspires students through culturally relevant and meaningful content
Combines artistry with education in a way that resonates deeply
Sparks classroom discussion long after the presentation ends
Empowers youth to see themselves as agents of change

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Shaun Boothe’s presentations are not only entertaining—they’re highly educational. They align with a variety of curriculum areas, including:

History & Social Studies – through real-life stories of historical and contemporary figures
Language Arts – exploring spoken word, poetry, and narrative structure
Media Literacy – through the integration of video and visual storytelling – promoting empathy, personal growth, and social awareness
Character Education & SEL – promoting empathy, personal growth, and social awareness

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Themes to inspire the next generation

Identity

Diversity

Social Justice

Goal Setting

Passion

Downloadable Resources

Biography Photos

“It is the perfect mix of entertainment, education and motivation. Hands down, the best lecture we have had all year.”

Tim Fraser

Fanshawe Student Union

"Shaun Boothe provided one of the most engaging and energetic key notes to have ever graced the atrium of Goodes Hall at Queen’s University."

Richard Baugh

Queen’s Innovation Summit

“Shaun does a brilliant job of illustrating stories through his music. His show is packed with high enthusiasm and passion and he does an incredible job of educating his audience through his creative storytelling.”

Neil Cumberbatch

George Brown College

"Thank you for the message you brought to the campus and the students. It was a beautiful demonstration of passion, and the experience was remarkable. One of the most impactful experiences we have had here at MSU."

Barbara do Amaral

Montana State University

"Your creativity, lyric and music writing, and your innovative style bring so much life to your presentations. The energy you brought to the room was revitalizing and our students left excited to work towards their goals, one small step at a time."

Melissa MacIntyre

Banting S.S.

"Shaun is a dynamic and engaging presenter who not only connects with students and staff but leaves them with important messaging around resiliency, character, and leaving a positive mark in the world."

Roy Fernandes

Superintendent Indigenous Education, Equity, and Community, Relations TCDSB

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