Get ready, Inland Empire! NERDS & HIP HOP is pulling up at Moreno Valley Mall for a celebration of Blak creativity, fandom, and fire storytelling—and Antoine Bandele will be in the building!

Meet bestselling author Antoine Bandele, creator of TJ Young & The Orishas and The Arcane Files series. He’ll be signing and selling novels straight from the Bandele Books imprint—a Black-owned publisher focused on fantasy, folklore, and fresh takes on the supernatural.

Come vibe with other amazing Blak artists, creators, and collectors repping comics, cosplay, fashion, art, and collectibles that honor the culture.

And of course, it wouldn’t be Nerds & Hip Hop without the beats, bars, and blerd love—a full fusion of fandom and rhythm.

Whether you’re a hardcore anime head, comic connoisseur, fantasy fan, or just here for the culture, this is where nerds and hip hop collide.