Grand Wizzard Theodore

Grand Wizzard Theodore recorded 1 exclusive performance for you to watch as lifesize holograms on the Soapbox app.

Grand Wizzard Theodore (Theodore Livingston, b. 1963) is a legendary Bronx DJ and hip-hop pioneer. Widely credited with inventing the record-scratching technique in 1975 at age 12—after his mother interrupted a practice session, prompting him to slide the vinyl back and forth—he revolutionized turntablism. He also mastered the needle drop and performed with the Fantastic Five crew. His innovations remain foundational to DJ culture and modern hip-hop.