An exhibit on the history of Hip Hop will be popping up February 25-26 in New York City as part of Black History Month.
Black History Month in February also marks six months until the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop in August 2023.
“HIP HOP IS BLACK HISTORY” is a special pop up exhibit running from February 25-26 at Brooklyn Studios at City Point that will honor Hip Hop Culture’s contributions to Black History through a social justice lens.
This event, supported by the New York City Mayor’s Office, will be spearheaded by the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop Team of Legends Recordings and Beats Rhymes & Relief. It will be the first of many initiatives to celebrate Hip Hop’s momentous anniversary and give back to the community.
“We want to ensure Hip Hop’s Golden Anniversary is the most extraordinary party with a purpose the world has ever seen!,” said Rameen Aminzadeh, Founder of Beats Rhymes & Relief.
Legends Recordings and Beats Rhymes & Relief have partnered with Ice-T and a host of artists, icons, and executives.
“Hip Hop is a gift to us all and one we should use. It is our time, so let’s jump in the fight. The 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop is our time to unite,” said Ice-T.
The mission of the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop is to celebrate five decades of Hip Hop Culture through a robust program that aims to honor the legends who created it, uplift its core elements and build a permanent bridge of support back to the communities that birthed the Culture.
First, the team is curating an exciting schedule of concerts, battles, art exhibitions and merch drops designed to celebrate the history of Hip Hop, of which a portion of all proceeds will go to the For the Culture Fund which is managed by Legends’ partners at Beats, Rhymes & Relief.
This fund provides support to organizations with a track record of working in youth engagement, criminal justice reform, food and housing security, violence prevention, and health & wellness to promote a holistic approach to healing.
Second, the overall merchandising effort includes licenses and collaborations with black- and brown-owned artists and manufacturing companies such as Haus of Jr, COOGI, FUBU, Vontelle Eyewear, Karma’s World, Philcos, and more.
Become part of the movement
- As a licensee, retailer or event sponsor, contact Laurie Smith at The Brand Liaison at laurie@thebrandliaison.com
- As a donor to the For The Culture Fund, click here: Donate to the For The Culture Fund
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