Blacc Sam

The Hip Hop Museum Q&A: Blacc Sam

On March 31st, 2019, Nipsey Hussle’s life was tragically cut short. While he had been rapping for years at that point, his career took off with the 2018 release of […]

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Artifacts: Vikki Tobak and Lenny S.

Vikki Tobak is an acclaimed journalist, author, and curator celebrated for her work exploring the intersection of Hip Hop, photography, and visual culture. Her book ‘Contact High: A Visual History

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Freeze: Breakin’ NYC with Angel Kaba

Welcome to ‘Freeze’, a new feature in The Hip Hop Museum Newsletter that will periodically put the spotlight on breaking and other forms of Street-Style dancing. This holiday season, ‘Breakin’

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On The Boards: Rsonist (Heatmakerz)

There are some producers whose sound is signature and instantly recognizable to the ear in Hip Hop production. Names like DJ Premier, Dr. Dre, and Neptunes branded a sound that

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Artifacts: Chor Boogie

Chor Boogie, a.k.a. Joaquin Lamar Hailey is an internationally renowned spray paint artist celebrated for his groundbreaking technical mastery and emotional depth in the medium. Dubbed ” the color shaman,”

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Go Inside The Museum: Carol Marino

As anticipation continues to build for The Hip Hop Museum’s opening in late 2025, fans can already visit the Museum’s virtual space on Spatial. Within the virtual Museum, fans will

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The Hip Hop Museum Q&A: 3rd Bass

Never say never…and then never say never again. In 2013, legendary Hip Hop group 3rd Bass, made up of members Pete Nice, MC Serch, and DJ Richie Rich, briefly reunited.

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Stay Fly: Maurice Malone Interview

Welcome to ‘Stay Fly,’ a new feature in The Hip Hop Museum Newsletter. Periodically, we will profile some of Hip Hop fashion’s most influential brands and designers. Given this is

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LaRussell Interview

As the self-proclaimed “most human” in the game right now, LaRussell isn’t your typical Rap artist. He wears hats with dog ears, launched a concert residency in his own backyard,

Chopmaster J

Jimi “Chopmaster J” Dright Interview

Jimi “Chopmaster J” Dright has genuinely seen and heard it all. As one of the founding members of the legendary Hip Hop group Digital Underground, Chopmaster J and bandmate Shock

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