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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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The Hip Hop Museum Q&A: Chadio (CRU)

In 1997, a trio from the Bronx named CRU made up of Yogi, Chadio,…
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Freeze: Breakin’ NYC with Angel Kaba

Welcome to ‘Freeze’, a new feature in The Hip Hop…
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On The Boards: Rsonist (Heatmakerz)

There are some producers whose sound is signature and instantly…
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Artifacts: Chor Boogie

Chor Boogie, a.k.a. Joaquin Lamar Hailey is an internationally renowned…
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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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The Hip Hop Museum Q&A: Chadio (CRU)

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BEAT STREET “EST. 1984” Unisex t-shirt

OG BEAT STREET “NYC BREAKERS” Unisex t-shirt

BEAT STREET “BATTLE CRY” Snapback Hat

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Navigate THHM

About THHM

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The Official Record
of Hip Hop

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Take the stage!Be the star!Preserve the Rhyme!Make a Difference!Celebrate Hip Hop!Join the Hip Hop Revolution!Be the voice!Keep it alive!be legacy!Elevate!Drop a Beat!

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