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ABOUT US
Who We Are
The Hip Hop Museum was founded by Rocky Bucano and a group of iconic entrepreneurs and artists including Kurtis Blow, Grandwizzard Theodore, Grandmaster Melle Mel, Joe Conzo Jr., and many others. They joined forces to create the world’s first Hip Hop museum in the Bronx.
MEET OUR FOUNDING MEMBERS AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MEET OUR BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Our Mission
The Hip Hop Museum preserves the past, celebrates the present and leads the global future of Hip Hop, inspiring, educating and empowering all.
Our Vision
A future where the world is inspired by Hip Hop’s authentic innovation,
gifting respect, opportunity and peace to all people.
gifting respect, opportunity and peace to all people.
Seven Values
Authenticity: We stay true to the roots of Hip Hop, ensuring that our culture’s powerful voice is preserved.
Inclusivity: We represent the diversity within Hip Hop, offering equal space to all voices regardless of race, gender, or background.
Education: We are the Official Record of Hip Hop, educating visitors about multifaceted aspects of our culture: DJ’ing, MC’ing, breaking, graffiti, knowledge and more.
Innovation: We embrace and incorporate new ideas and technologies that push the boundaries of Hip Hop culture, ensuring its relevance and dynamism.
Community: We maintain the bridge between Hip Hop’s pioneers and new generations, fostering community, united in our passion and respect for the culture.
Integrity: We prioritize cultural impact over financial gain, and advocate for fair industry practices.
Social Responsibility: We address and engage with social issues, continuing Hip Hop’s legacy of activism and advocacy for the disenfranchised.
Inclusivity: We represent the diversity within Hip Hop, offering equal space to all voices regardless of race, gender, or background.
Education: We are the Official Record of Hip Hop, educating visitors about multifaceted aspects of our culture: DJ’ing, MC’ing, breaking, graffiti, knowledge and more.
Innovation: We embrace and incorporate new ideas and technologies that push the boundaries of Hip Hop culture, ensuring its relevance and dynamism.
Community: We maintain the bridge between Hip Hop’s pioneers and new generations, fostering community, united in our passion and respect for the culture.
Integrity: We prioritize cultural impact over financial gain, and advocate for fair industry practices.
Social Responsibility: We address and engage with social issues, continuing Hip Hop’s legacy of activism and advocacy for the disenfranchised.
990s
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MEET OUR FOUNDING MEMBERS AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Statement Regarding The THHM
The Hip Hop Museum (THHM) is making this statement to clarify the use of the adjective “universal” in its name. As used in the organization’s name, The Hip Hop Museum, “Universal” refers to the recognition of the global impact, the ethnically and culturally diverse nature, and the impact of Hip Hop over the past almost 50 years since its inception. The Hip Hop Museum has no corporate or organizational relationships with any organizations with “Universal” in their names. The THHM is a recognized 501(c)(3) organization and has no corporate or organizational relationships with Universal Records, Universal Pictures, the Universal Zulu Nation, or any other such named organization.
