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Anchored in the birthplace of the culture, The Hip Hop Museum in the Bronx celebrates and preserves the history of local and global Hip Hop to inspire, empower, and promote understanding.

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What is THHM?

The Hip Hop Museum (THHM) is the Official Record of Hip Hop.

Located in the Bronx, New York it is the place where Hip Hop will exponentially flourish.

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What is Hip Hop?

What is the Hip Hop community?

Why is Hip Hop considered a culture?

What are 5 elements of Hip Hop?

The five elements of Hip Hop are:

DJing: Is the mixing of music and sound to entertain.
Emceeing: Emceeing or rapping is a vocal element of Hip Hop. This is used to tell stories, make music and entertain people.
Breaking: This is the dance form of Hip Hop. Breaking is also known as Break Dancing which is a name the media has given to Breaking.
Graffiti: Graffiti/Writing is the visual art form of Hip Hop. It is used to tell stories and express the feelings of the artists.
Knowledge: Knowledge is the fifth and often forgotten element of Hip Hop. Especially knowledge of self. This is why Education is an important part of Hip Hop and the THHM’s mission.

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BEAT STREET “EST. 1984” Unisex t-shirt

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BEAT STREET “BATTLE CRY” Snapback Hat

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About THHM

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The Official Record
of Hip Hop

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