Eddie Bynum Jr. known professionally as Mikey Vegaz, is a Portland-raised entrepreneur, recording artist, and cultural architect whose influence spans music, business, and community transformation. Forged in the same environments he now works to uplift, Eddie has turned lived experience into leadership—building platforms that don’t just speak to the culture, but actively shape it.
Co-Founder of
Trap Kitchen PDX
As co-founder of Trap Kitchen PDX and the visionary behind Rise of a King, a transformative youth development movement, Eddie has dedicated his life to breaking cycles and creating real pathways for the next generation. His work bridges the gap between the streets and structure—combining authenticity, strategy, and purpose to empower young kings with identity, discipline, and vision. In music, Mikey Vegaz carries the voice of the city—delivering raw, intentional records that reflect Portland’s story while standing alongside respected names and collaborators across the West Coast. But beyond the music and business, his true impact is measured in lives changed, not just milestones reached. Mikey doesn’t follow blueprints—he builds them. A leader, a mentor, and a force rooted in purpose, he stands as one of the most impactful figures of his generation in Portland—turning pain into power, influence into action, and legacy into something the next generation can stand on.
Speaker Spotlight:
Mikey Vegaz
