Special Thanks to our Donors to the Archives & Collections
The generosity – and creativity – continue via these donations. We are truly grateful for these contributions to support the THHM. Learn more about Donors, why they gave what they gave, and how Hip Hop affects their lives on Donor Spotlights.
One (1) custom Sugar Hill Gang natural oak wood (frame) chair with polyurethane (cushion) cotton blend batting, polyester fabric (cover) and Govee LED strip lighting.
To learn more about Alfred T. Crawford and Alwowcreations, you can follow him on Instagram.
GIFT FROM ANDREW BOYLAN
(Andrew Boylan)
Ngoma drum. Origin: The Bembe – Congo. Dated to 1900.
GIFT FROM JOSH SILVERSTEIN
(Josh Silverstein)
Approximately three hundred fifty-seven (357) “mixtape” CDs from a variety of DJs.
GIFT FROM CLASSIFIED
(Luke Boyd)
Plaid Nordiques hat worn by Classified in the “Oh Canada” video; 2009.
Four (4) hats, two (2) jackets, one (1) sweatshirt, fourteen (14) shirts, one (1) NAS “One Love” metal mastering copper reference and one (1) NAS original mastered cassette copy of Illmatic, all from Faith Newman’s personal collection.
You can learn a little bit about Faith’s extensive Hip Hop history here and follow her on Instagram.
GIFT FROM JODIE STROKES
(Jodie McKenzie)
Four (4) digital files containing photographs of various Hip Hop artists.
Official 2003 Everlast Lyricist Female Champion belt won by Pri the Honeydark during Everlast Boxing’s 1st Rap Battle Lyricist competition in Harlem NY. BLAZE magazine, Fall 1998 (cover missing) with article “Step In The Arena: 16 MCs Were Called to the First Blaze Battle.”
June 2000 The Source Magazine featuring Percy “Master P” Miller on the cover January 2001 Ebony Magazine featuring Master P, Russell Simmons and Sean “Puffy” Combs on the cover April 2002 The Source Magazine featuring Master P and Percy Romeo Miller on the cover September 2003 Nickelodeon Magazine featuring Percy Romeo Miller on the cover 1998 DVD release “I Got The Hook-up,” from No Limit Films/Priority Films and Dimension Films featuring Master P and Anthony Johnson. February 26, 2001 Jet Magazine featuring Master P and wife Sonya Miller on the cover 1996 Ice Cream Man CD from Priority and No Limit Records 1998 Make Em’ Say Uhh Single CD from Priority and No Limit Records 1997 Ghetto D CD from Priority and No Limit Records P. Miller Shorties Lil’ Romeo Bobble Head Doll. Signed P. Miller Signature Collection Blue/Lt Blue Velour Jogger Jacket, Mens Size XL Talking Master P Make ‘Em Say Uhhh Doll from No Limit Toys with hat and gold chain
GRANDMIXER DXT’S BRONX NY HOME STEREO COLLECTION
(Dereck Showard)
Two (2) RCA Stereo System Components; circa 1970s
You can learn more about Grandmixer DXT here and on his website. Please also follow him on Instagram and Facebook.
THE TRIPPY ROW COLLECTION
(Max Silverstein)
Seven (7) various Hip Hop themed t-shirts and two (2) sweatshirts
Signed copy of “Looking for Myself” by Kurt Boone; 1996; Dorrance Publishing. Signed copy of “Urban Theory” by Kurt Boone; 2007; self-published. Signed copy of “Messenger Poet” by Kurt Boone; 2009; Dorrance Publishing. Signed copy of “Asphalt Warrior” by Kurt Boone; 2011; Tasora Books. Signed copy of “Bard of New York” by Kurt Boone; 2012; Amazon. Signed copy of “Eye Level” by Kurt Boone; 2015; self-published. Signed copy of “Aerosol Art Culture” by Kurt Boone; 2019; self-published. Signed copy of “NYC Street Portraiture” by Kurt Boone; 2019; self-published. Signed copy of “Messenger 841 Pro Pouch Book” by Kurt Boone; 2019; self-published. Signed copy of “The Culture of Messenger Bags” by Kurt Boone; 2019; self-published. Signed copy of “The Culture of Messenger Bags 2” by Kurt Boone; 2020; Dorrance Publishing
Please make sure to follow Kurt Boone on Instagram and check out his store here.
THE MARK GREEN COLLECTION
(Mark Green)
Numark Studio Audio Master, Stereo Pre-Amp Control Center DM-1550 Photograph by Mark Green of Kurtis Blow, 1980 “The Adventures of Grandmaster Flash, My Life, My Beats” by David Ritz & Grandmaster Flash, Hardcover Book, 2008 “Hot Rap Singles” Plaque “Presented to Mark Green – Sincere thanks for your support in helping make UMC’s ‘Blue Cheese’ a #1 Success” from EMI One (1) red Grand Master Flash “GMF” hat. One (1) “Above the Rim” movie poster, 40’x 27’. One (1) “True Pioneers of Black History” Bud Light framed poster, 34’x 26’.
THE JORGE “POPMASTER FABEL” PABON COLLECTION
(Popmaster Fabel)
4 Magazines, 2 Playbills & Study Guide
To learn more about Popmaster Fabel and his contributions to Hip Hop, please check out and follow him on Instagram, Facebook, X and YouTube.
You can also help support Fabel’s recovery from a tragic hit and run incident here: gofundme.com/popmaster-fabel
THE BUMPBOXX COLLECTION
(Bumpboxx, LLC)
Two (2) Bumpboxx Freestyle Boomboxes with signatures from Uncle Jamm’s Army 2017 Event.
Learn more about Bumpboxx and their audio equipment here: bumpboxx.com
GIFT FROM JULIET JACKSON
(Juliet Jackson)
One (1) pair of Lee jeans with “Cholly Rock” painted on the side of the right leg and “TBS” with a spade on the side of the left leg; artist Juliet Jackson, 2023.
“Recognize” Special Edition magazine with Lucky Bling & Coke La Rock on the cover; autographed by Lucky Bling & Coke La Rock.
Follow Juliet Jackson on Instagram and learn about her art here.
Framed RIAA Certified Platinum Plaque for “Big Tyme” by Heavy D. and the Boyz.
GIFT FROM JULIEN KOLLY
(Julien Kolly)
Digital file of movie about JonOne – interview of John “JonOne” Perello, US graffiti artist, made by Geoffroy Dubreuil.
Digital file of movie about MadC – interview of Claudia “MadC” Walde, German graffiti artist, made by Geoffroy Dubreuil.
Digital file of movie about Zest – interview of Franck “Zest” Noto, French graffiti artist, made by Geoffro Dubreuil.
Digital file of movie about Mambo – interview of Flavien “Mambo” Demarigny, French graffiti artist, made by Geoffroy Dubreuil.
To learn more about Julien Kolly and the Kolly Gallery, please visit kollygallery.ch. You can also follow the Kolly Gallery on Instagram, Facebook & Artsy.
GIFT FROM JONATHAN RICHARD, TIMOTHY KARIM & RHONDA RICHARD
DJ Equipment, records and other various items formerly owned by the legendary Pete “DJ” Jones.
You can find an interview that Pete DJ Jones gave to the Red Bull Music Academy here and an article by Wax Poetics about the battle between Pete and Kool Herc here.
GIFT FROM LADY PINK & DMC
(Lady PInk & DMC)
“ColorFool” mural on plywood; 8’ tall and 20’ long, split into 5 panels; November 2020; artists: Lady Pink, Darryl DMC McDaniels, Roger Smith, Echo Goff & Matt O’Connor.
To learn more about the legendary Lady Pink, make sure to check out ladypinknyc.com and follow her on Instagram. To learn more about DMC’s Comic Book projects, please follow him on Twitter and Instagram.
GIFT FROM MARIO CALDATO JR. & THE ESTATE OF MATT DIKE
(Mario Caldato Jr.)
Tascam MS 16 tape machine used at Delicious Vinyl Studio, 1987-1990.
Tascam 388 mixer / 8 tape recorder unit used at Delicious Vinyl Studio, 1987-1990.
To learn more about the legendary Mario Caldato Jr. and his contributions to Hip Hop, make sure to check out this discussion at the Red Bull Music Academy and follow him on Instagram and discog.com.
GIFT FROM PJ BUTTA
(Paul J. Kilanski)
Framed plaque in recognition of worldwide sales in excess of 4,000,000 units of D12’s “Devil’s Night.”
To learn more about PJ Butta’s contributions to Hip Hop, make sure to check out 935kday.com and follow him on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.
THE LOOTPACK COLLECTION
(Jack “WILDCHILD of LOOTPACK” Brown)
Official (one of a kind) Lootpack Europe Tour Banner used during the SuperRappin Tour with Phife Dawg.
To learn more about Lootpack and their contributions to Hip Hop, make sure to check out stonesthrow.com and their discography on discogs.com.
Refurbished boombox created Weber Shandwick on behalf of Mars, Inc. to play an exclusive J.I.D track celebrating Hip Hop’s 50th anniversary only five times. After the fifth and final play, the custom tape is chewed up and destroyed.
To learn more about 5 Gum check out their website here: 5gum.com.
GIFT FROM CHARLIE AHEARN’S PERSONAL COLLECTION
(Charlie Ahearn)
Grieving Jar, Pac; Earthenware, 21” x 11.5” x 11.5”; 2012; sculptor Derek Weisberg. Grieving Jar, Notorious; Earthenware, 23.5” x 13.5” x 13.5”; 2012; sculptor Derek Weisberg. Grieving Jar, ODB; Earthenware, 25” x 12” x 12”; 2012; sculptor Derek Weisberg. Grieving Jar, Eyedea; Earthenware, 23” x 12” x 12”; 2012; sculptor Derek Weisberg. Grieving Jar, Eazy E; Earthenware, 22.5” x 13” x 13”; 2012; sculptor Derek Weisberg. Grieving Jar, Big L; Earthenware, 23.5” x 12” x 12”; 2012; sculptor Derek Weisberg. Grieving Jar, Guru; Earthenware, 22” x 11” x 11”; 2012; sculptor Derek Weisberg.
Grieving Jar, Pac; Earthenware, 21” x 11.5” x 11.5”; 2012; sculptor Derek Weisberg.
Grieving Jar, Notorious; Earthenware, 23.5” x 13.5” x 13.5”; 2012; sculptor Derek Weisberg.
Grieving Jar, ODB; Earthenware, 25” x 12” x 12”; 2012; sculptor Derek Weisberg.
Grieving Jar, Eyedea; Earthenware, 23” x 12” x 12”; 2012; sculptor Derek Weisberg.
Grieving Jar, Eazy E; Earthenware, 22.5” x 13” x 13”; 2012; sculptor Derek Weisberg.
Grieving Jar, Big L; Earthenware, 23.5” x 12” x 12”; 2012; sculptor Derek Weisberg.
Grieving Jar, Guru; Earthenware, 22” x 11” x 11”; 2012; sculptor Derek Weisberg.
To learn more about sculptor Derek Weisberg, make sure to check out derekweisberg.com.
GIFT FROM DJ THYST1
(Thomas Rivera)
One (1) original “Sumner Avenue Armory” Show Flyer. One (1) original Firehouse Studio Flyer. Akai ASQ10 Midi Sequencer Manual. Akai MPC2000 manual Roland JV-1080 Manual (sound module) Institute of Audio Research School Catalog. Six (6) vinyl records. Jewels Of Da Nine Promo info sheet “Jewels Of Da Nine Dj Mister Cee Full Intro,” containing the unedited version of the intro to “Jewels Of Da Nine” EP by various artists from Backyard Studio/Records. Backyard Studio original flyer with equipment list Saran Rap (Brokbundlez) resume Dj Thyst1 resume Crimson League photo, Saran Rap(Brokbundlez) Dj Thyst1 photo. Da Odd Kuple original contract and photos.
THE PHOTOVILLE X JANETTE BECKMAN COLLECTION
(Photoville & Janette Beckman)
18oz blockout smooth vinyl banner, 93” x 92”, featuring a photographic print of ROCKSTEADY CREW, HARLEM 1983, taken by Janette Beckman. 18oz blockout smooth vinyl banner, 93” x 92”, featuring a photographic print of MC LYTE, MASTER T, BIG DREW & K ROCK, BROOKLYN 1988, taken by Janette Beckman. 18oz blockout smooth vinyl banner, 93” x 92”, featuring a photographic print of BUSTA RHYMES NYC 1990, taken by Janette Beckman.
To learn more Janette Beckman’s contributions to Hip Hop culture please check out janettebeckman.com.
Please also check out photoville.com to see the impact Photoville is having.
GIFT FROM INTERIOR DESIGN DEPARTMENT at FIT, ID316 STUDIO VI FALL 2022 CLASS
(ID316 Studio VI Fall 2022 Class under the supervision of Professor Eric Daniels)
FIT Fabulous: A Modern Investigation of Hip Hop Project/Exhibition Design materials and collateral from the FIT Fabulous: A Modern Investigation of Hip Hop exhibit that include graphics and banners (Mia Felicissimo, Shayla Greggs & Alexander Liebau). Eminem Chair (Amanda Boggio) The Head Boys of Hip Hop (Bruna DaSilva) Graffiti & B-Boying chairs (Harnoor Grewal) Notorious Block (Jaddie Diez) The First Ladies of Hip Hop (Jessica Kastanis) Form & Figure in Breakdancing (Marta Kolano) ’90s Go-To-Rap God & His Accessories (Maro Kapetani) The Hip Hop Butterfly (Michael DeGennaro) The Breakdance (Olivia Raynor) Hip Hop Mirror Ball (Toni Ann Giumenta) Flossing the Bling (YaLinda Lin) Brownstone Front Stoop (Alexander Liebau & Eric K. Daniels)
THE (HIP HOP AT ITS GREATEST) GOLDEN – DIARY OF A HIP HOP KID – THE BOOK OF ELI COLLECTION
(Erik Elijah Brumfield)
Five (5) digital files containing photographs of various Hip Hop artists
To learn more Elijah Brumfield’s contributions to Hip Hop culture please check out erikb.com
Black & White acrylic painting of Ice Cube by Don “Rok” Keene, 66” x 33.5”, 2023. Black & White acrylic painting of Da Brat by Don “Rok” Keene, 48” x 32”, 2023. Black & White acrylic painting of Foxy Brown by Don “Rok” Keene, 60” x 37”, 2023. Black & White acrylic painting of Rakim by Don “Rok” Keene, 48” x 36”, 2022.
You can follow Rok and check out his art on Instagram and Tik Tok.
THE ROMANE ARMAND COLLECTION
(Romane Armand)
Framed Guinness World Records Certificate for the longest freestyle rap awarded to Romane Armand. Book of Rhymes: A Laxative for Creative Constipation; Romane Armand, 2016. Digital photo frame containing an SD card that includes timelapse video of the “Longest Freestyle Rap.”
To learn more Romane’s World Record and purchase his book, please check out bookofrhymes.com
Two (2) signed and two (2) unsigned copies of “Rockit Crew (The Adventures of Teenage Hip-Hop Misfits)” by Shane Robitaille, published internationally in paperback, e-book and Audible in 2020.
You can purchase “Rockit Crew (The Adventures of Teenage Hip-Hop Misfits)” here.
THE VIKTORIA EPERJESI COLLECTION
(Viktoria Eperjesi)
“Missy Elliott in New York,” acrylic painting on canvas, 140×180 cm painting size (canvas size is more extensive) 55, 11×70, 86 zoll.
To learn more about Viki Eperjesi and her fine art, follow her on Instagram and make sure to check out vikieperjesi.com.
GIFT in honor of JUDY McCOY
(Willis Family)
One (1) copy of “RAP MUSIC in the 1980s, a reference guide” by Judy McCoy; Scarecrow Press, 1992.
THE D.E.G.PRODUCTIONS COLLECTION
(Marc A. Akins, Sr.)
One (1) Flyer for August 18, Second Annual City-Wide Freakathon Anniversary. One (1) Flyer for November 18, D.J. Hollywood Rocks The World. One (1) Flyer for July 1, The National Spank Classic Spankarama ’79. One (1) Flyer for October 22, 1982, D.E.G. & Goodtimes Prod. Presents First Time Live – Peso. One (1) Flyer for November 19, 1982, D.E.G. Entertainment presents Showtime 82 ‘ Peso. One (1) Ticket for November 18, 1978, D.J. Hollywood Rocks The World, Grand Ballroom. One (1) Ticket for July 29, 30, for The First Annual City Wide Freakathon. One (1) digital file – D.E.G. Productions.pdf – Bio. One (1) photograph depicting D.E.G. Productions with Barry Michael Copper; 1978.
GIFT FROM VINCENT TOLLIVER
(Vincent Tolliver)
Introduction to Urban Renaissance: The New Face of Harlem, A Hip Hop Anthology (W.W. Norton, unpublished 2003) – physical and digital copy
THE HERCULES BRADLEY COLLECTION
(Hercules Bradley)
One (1) blue corduroy Cortefiel jacket “Styled by Sport A La Mode.”
GIFT FROM GIANCARLO MALCHIODI
(Giancarlo Malchiodi)
Sixty-two (62) books about Hip Hop culture.
THE SHAM & THE PROFESSOR COLLECTION
(Sean “The Professor” Skolnick)
Seventy (70) various artifacts reflecting Sham & The Professor’s contributions to Hip Hop including vinyl, CDs, cassette, stickers, magazines, flyers, photographs, press photographs and clothing.
To learn more about Sham & The Professor and their contributions to Hip Hop, make sure to check out their discography on discogs.com.
You can also follow Sham & The Professor on Spotify.
THE DJ HUNG GAR HIP HOP COLLECTION
(Richard Gaskin)
June 10, 1986 flyer for Super Jam Fan-Farewell Party at the Latin Quarter
THE LA ETNNIA COLLECTION
(Cesar Alejandro Pimienta, Jose Danilo Pimienta & Eduardo Pimienta)
One (1) Plate 5-27. “One of the most important icons of Colombian Hip Hop” “Certificate of Nomination” presented to La Etnnia from the United Nations Human Settlements Programme. La Etnnia, Coleccion Muzikal (25 Anos/10 Albumes) deluxe wooden case with 10 CDs. La Etnnia, Coleccion Muzikal (25 Anos/10 Albumes) deluxe black collector’s box case with 10 cassettes. Five (5) La Etnnia vinyl albums.
Thirty-Three (33) digital files of photographs of various Hip Hop artists and events; photographer Chris Concepts.
THE RHYME CAPSULE COLLECTION
(David Schwartz)
The Rhyme Capsule (mini); 11.5”W x 6”D x 9”H, 25 lbs; limited edition crystal boombox sculpture encapsulating cassette tapes. One (1) custom fiberglass and acrylic pedestal with mini spotlights.
You can also follow the artist, David Schwartz, on Instagram.
THE MICHAEL BENTELE COLLECTION
(Michael Bentele)
One Flyer for November 19, 1983 Whodini/Kyle Monroe album release. Eighty-five (85) digital files of photographs from the Formel Eins Show.
THE K.B. “Nice354” YOUNG COLLECTION
(K.B. Young)
Subway Map with Graffiti tags, Glass Frame 10-2008 33” X 23” with the following tags: BLADE, BURN, CLYDE, LAVA, NCB, NIC 707, NICE 354, OTB, PART, REBEL GOD, RUB 5, SNAKE 1, STICK 114, TB 1, UA 2, WEOO Three (3) digital .wav files containing Party audio files Eight (8) digital files containing Party Flyers
THE LIAISON RECORDS, INC. URBAN ONE STOP COLLECTION
(Rebecca Marcus obo Liaison Records, Inc.)
Poster – 2 Pac, Until the End of Time Poster – Cee-Lo Green; autographed Poster Card– Clipse, Hell Hath No Fury; autographed Poster – Clipse, Hell Hath No Fury; autographed Poster – Are You Hip Hop’s Biggest Fan? Def Jam 2000; framed Poster – Diplomats – Diplomatic Immunity; autographed Poster – Don Diva 10 Years In Print Poster Card – Don Diva The Original Street Bible Poster Card – Eve – Eve-olution; autographed Poster Card – G Unit – Beg For Mercy; autographed Poster – Gang Starr – The Ownerz; autographed Poster – Lil Wayne – Tha Carter III Poster – Loud Records – The Early Daze Poster – Snoop Dogg – Boss’n Up Poster – TI; autographed Poster – Universal Give the Gift of Music Poster – X-Ecutioners – Scratchology; autographed Poster – Murder Inc Presents Ashanti; framed, autographed Poster – BMI Urban Awards 2003; framed Promotional Picture – Mobb Deep; autographed Promotional Picture – Scarface; autographed Promotional Picture – Gang Starr; autographed Promotional Picture – Snoop Dogg; autographed Book – 50 Cent – From Pieces to Weight; autographed Shirt – Mad Lion – Double Trouble Shirt – Lil Kim – La Bella Mafia blue shirt Shirt – Rawkus blue shirt Shirt – Property of Mike Jones Shirt – Salt N Pepa T-shirt Jacket – Priority Records Hat – Wreck Records Gold Record – framed Big L – The Big Picture 1974-1999 VHS Tape – Black Moon – Who Got The Props VHS Tape – Black Moon – I Got Cha Opin VHS Tape – Mad Lion – Take It Easy VHS Tape – Frankie Cutlass – Puerto Rico Whistle – DMX Partyup promotional whistle Button – Jay Z “bought black!” button Wristbands – green, yellow & black Def Jamaica wristbands Medical Kit – white “Redman Rx Malpractice” promotional medical kit. Lanyard – white Tommy Boy lanyard Murder Inc. glass Murder Inc. lighter Murder Inc. cigar Murder Inc. cigar cutter
To learn more about Liaison Records and their contribution to Hip Hop and Go-Go music, you can check out their discography on discogs.com.
THE FELIX SEMPER COLLECTION
(Felix Semper)
Biggie Sculpture (medium size partial stretchable) by Felix Semper. One Digital file of Biggie Smalls sculpture (STL format) 514.4 MB, 3d.
Felix took his original full size Biggie sculpture to Brooklyn and displayed it for the neighborhood to see and you can check it out HERE.
Forty (40) various artifacts from DJ ToddOne’s personal collection including shoes, hoodies, shirts, hats, jewelry and a pair of Scott goggles.
Be sure to check out DJToddOne discussing the history of and trying on some British Walkers here.
THE CHARLES EVANS COLLECTION
(Charles Evans)
Four (4) pieces of paper containing artwork done during the 1980s; artist: Charles Evans
THE NYC SOUL OF THE ’90s COLLECTION
(Carol Marino)
Ninety-Seven (97) digital photographs of various Hip Hop artists and cultural contributors; Carol Marino photographer.
THE DJ JOEY O’S SERATO BACKLINE COLLECTION
(Jose Osorio aka DJ Joey O)
Two (2) Technics Quartz Direct Drive Turntable system 1210MKII One (1) RANE TTM57SL 2 channel DJ Mixer One (1) SHURE SM58 handheld microphone One (1) DR Pro Tri-Pod Mic Stand with boom & clip One (1) RANE SL1 Serato Scratch Live Interface Four (4) travel cases
THE RAP WHOZ WHO COLLECTION
(Steven Stancell)
One (1) signed copy of “Rap Whoz Who” book by Steven Stancell; 1996. One (1) copy of Steven Stancell’s Bio.
Two (2) Technics Quartz Direct Drive Turntable system 1210MKII One (1) RANE TTM57SL 2 channel DJ Mixer One (1) SHURE SM58 handheld microphone One (1) DR Pro Tri-Pod Mic Stand with boom & clip One (1) RANE SL1 Serato Scratch Live Interface Four (4) travel cases
GIFT FROM NECTAN JUCKER
(Nectan Jucker)
Two (2) copies of “Fields of New York, European writers acquiring freedom,” by N. McNally, 2020.
THE YAASMYN FULA SPIRIT OF AN OUTLAW COLLECTION
(Yaasmyn Fula)
Autographed copy of “Spirit of an Outlaw: The Untold Story of Tupac Amaru Shakur and Yaki “Kadafi” Fula” book; Yaasym Fula (Author, Photographer), Quincy Jones (Foreward); Bearded Dragon Book, 2020. Autographed copy of “The Homicide of Yafeu ‘Yaki Kadafi’ Fula” book; Yaasmyn Fula (Author); Bearded Dragon Book, 2022. One (1) Poster of Tupac sitting on her IROC Camaro, circa Bronx, NY; photo taken around 1986 by Yaasmyn Fula from her special collection. One (1) mix tape “Kadafi Son Rize Vol. 1” CD. Press Release – 2020 Spirit of an Outlaw (digital file). Amazon review of Spirit of an Outlaw, 2020 (digital file). Biography of Yaasmyn Fula (digital file).
Thirty Three (33) digital files of various Hip Hop artists and events; Niko Tampio photographer. Four (4) print photographs depicting the Flow Mo Crew Anniversary 2018 (2x), Pete Rock concert in Madrid (November 23, 2019) and The Game concert in Dublin (February 9, 2020). Seoul Journal photobook by Niko Tampio; 2019. Seoul Journal longsleeve t-shirt, size Large; design by Niko Tampio; 2020.
Learn about Niko Tampio and his photography at nikotampio.com.
Unauthorized Death Row Records Coloring Book; Riskie Forever (2017) Tupac: The Coloring Book; Riskie Forever (2019) Art Is My Life: The Streets, Tupac, Death Row Records and Now; Riskie Forever (2016) Makaveli, The 7th Day Theory replica, 24 x36 canvas print.
THE RISE COLLECTION
(Michelle Grace Hunder)
One (1) signed hardcover copy of “Rise” by Michelle Grace Hunder, a portrait photo book of 180 Australian Hip Hop artists shot between 2012 – 2014; 2014.
“Planet Rock,” 16 x 20 acrylic on canvas by WE•RE•DOE; 2022
THE SOLID GOLD SOUNDS/SGL PRODUCTIONS COLLECTION
(Darryl E. Kelson)
One (1) beige Chams De Baron dress shirt. One (1) pair of burgundy Lee jeans. One (1) brass personalized “KRUSH” belt buckle with leather belt. One (1) black/gold trim satin “Starter” style jacket with personalized “SGL – DJ Darryl Krush” lettering.
THE TAARON SILVERSTEIN COLLECTION
(Taaron Silverstein)
“Trugoy The Dove,” fine art digital image by Taaron Silverstein, 2023 Twenty-One (21) Ticket Stubs from between 2000 – 2011 Nineteen (19) Flyers Nine (9) Posters One (1) Postcard Twenty-One (21) Magazines Four (4) DVDs One hundred & twenty-six (126) CDs
THE FORBIDDEN REBELS 1983 HIP HOP SCENE COLLECTION
(Robert Harris & Rii Kanzaki)
Forbidden Rebels, 28:00, Rii Kanzaki & Robert Harris; High resolution digital copies of all surviving original, unedited video tape footage. Archived from original, ¾” U-matic videotapes. 167th St./Bronx’83, 28:24, Rii Kanzaki & Robert Harris; High resolution digital copies of all surviving original, unedited video tape footage. Archived from original, ¾” U-matic videotapes.
THE JP DEATHROW RECORDS COLLECTION
(John “JP” Payne)
The original Deathrow Records / GF Entertainment Fireman jacket; designed by Jonathon Logan, 1992.
THE MATTHEW D. PHIPPS COLLECTION
(Matthew D. Phipps)
Loud Records Compilation promotional sampler cassette signed by Big Punisher; 1998
THE PAST LANDMARKS COLLECTION
(Joseph Dougherty)
“Slick,” fine art digital image by Joseph Dougherty, 2022. “KRS,” fine art digital image by Joseph Dougherty, 2022. “KRS Pt. 2,” fine art digital image by Joseph Dougherty, 2022. “Biz,” fine art digital image by Joseph Dougherty, 2022. “Biz Pt. 2,” fine art digital image by Joseph Dougherty, 2022.
THE TONY KNIGHTENGALE COLLECTION
(Anthony Hughley)
Photograph of original KRS-One graffiti piece (Plymouth Street, Dumbo, NYC); the former Artists residence/studio; 8” x 10” shot on Fujifilm disposable camera, printed on Fujifilm “Fujicolor Crystal Archive” paper (July 2009); Anthony T. Hughley photograher.
THE OLD SKOOL NEW YORK RADIO RECORDINGS COLLECTION
(David Jurman)
“D.J. Red Alert, KISS FM Radio Vol. II, Mastermixes Part I” cassette. “Kool D.J. Red Alert, KISS FM Radio, Mastermixes – Disco, from Mellow – Moving” cassette. “Kool D.J. Red Alert, KISS FM Radio Vol. 5, Mastermixes” cassette. “Bobby Garcia Rap Music Show, WKCR (89.9) – July 26, 1991” cassette.
THE DJ HARD HITTIN HARRY COLLECTION
(DJ Hard Hittin Harry)
A collection of CDs A collection of Cassette Tapes A collection of DVDs A collection of Magazines Publicity Materials acquired during DONOR’s tenure as a publicist for Meridian Entertainment (1997 – 2007) and Double XXposure Publicity (1994 – 1997)
“Cash: The Source of Hip Hop’s Beginnings” book by JCASH THIGPEN.“The 9 Creative Elements of Hip Hop’s Birth” book by JCASH THIGPEN. “Hip Hop Culture School” postcard “The Hip Hop Birth Chart” poster “Cash Trooper” T-Shirt The original book cover photo Jeffrey, JCASH/CASH179th, THIIGPEN A FOUNDING FATHER B-BOY 1971-79 paper.
Street Vibes Video Mix tape vol. 1, VHS tape, 1996. Street Vibes Video Mix tape vol. 2, VHS tape, 1997. Atlantic Records Video Mix, VHS tape 1998.
THE SOLID GOLD SOUNDS/SGL PRODUCTIONS COLLECTION
(Darryl E. Kelson)
One (1) beige Chams De Baron dress shirt. One (1) pair of burgundy Lee jeans. One (1) brass personalized “KRUSH” belt buckle with leather belt. One (1) black/gold trim satin “Starter” style jacket with personalized “SGL – DJ Darryl Krush” lettering.
THE HIT FACTORY ENTERTAINMENT COLLECTION
(Danielle Germano)
Sony Oxford OXF-R3 console with 2 towers Crate with R3P-Desk Assorted Hit Factory Studios Schedules Assorted Hit Factory Studios Work Orders Assorted Hit Factory Studios Invoices Assorted RIAA Certified Gold CD’S & Albums Assorted RIAA Certified Platinum CD’S & Albums Photograph of Studio 5 (Sony Oxford) 24x 36 Hit Factory Sign
THE SHIRT KING PHADE COLLECTION
(Shirt King Phade)
Nine (9) digital files of photographs from the collection of Shirt King Phade.
Learn about Shirt King Phade and his Hip Hop history on his website, shirtkingphade.com.
Framed print of “Handwritten Art Tribute to Hip-Hop” 1st Edition (2018) by Renda Writer; 24” x 36”. Framed print of “Handwritten Art Tribute to Hip-Hop” 2nd Edition (2020) by Renda Writer; 24” x 36”.
Tupac Portrait by Andrew Cuoco; 15 ½” x 19 ½” oil painted canvas; 2021. “Nuthin’ But A “G” Thang” by Dr. Dre cassingle. “HouseOfBalloons” vinyl by The Weekend.
THE IMPOSSIBLEODDS’ GENTLEMAN HIP HOP COLLECTION
(Andy Jonathan Blanc)
Thirty (30) digital files containing press materials, images and video of ImpossibleOdds.
Learn about ImpossibleOdds and his contributions to Hip Hop on his website, impossibleoddsmusic.nyc.
Signed “Canvas Of A Radiant Child” CD by GF Anon, Limited Edition, 2020. Signed “Inshallah XXVII: Finding Self” CD by GF Anon, Limited Edition, 2021. “Canvas Of A Radiant Child” Limited Edition (autographed) wall print, 22 x 22.
You can learn about GF Anon and his music on his website, gfanon.com, and purchase his music here: gfanon.bandcamp.com
Nine (9) issues of Wax Poetics, Volume 1: Issues 5, 17, 26, 27, 51, 51 Alt., 54, 64 and 65. One hundred and forty-four (144) digital images of Wax Poetics front and back covers, issues 1-68.
Learn more about the music collectors’ platform at waxpoetics.com.
THE MARTHA COOPER PHOTOGRAPHY COLLECTION
(Martha Cooper)
One (1) large photo, approximately 90” wide, depicting Frosty Freeze breaking at the 1981 Lincoln Center Out of Doors Festival where the Rock Steady Crew battled the Dynamic Rockers. Printed in 2004 on flexible, non-biodegradable material.
DailyRapFacts Rap Dictionary, W 5.5” x L 8.5”x D 0.78,” edited by Israel Odumakin. DailyRapFacts 100 Hip Hop Facts (1973-2000) hardcover book, 10”W x 13”L. One (1) DailyRapFacts black RHYMEBOOK, W5.7” x L8.25.” One (1) DailyRapFacts red RHYMEBOOK, W5.7” x L8.25.” DailyRapFacts Rap Trivia Game (set of 200 cards). DailyRapFacts Rap Scores, A Rap/Hip-Hop Gradebook, W4.9” x L6.9.”
Every donor is a pioneer, and we’re spotlighting some of these generous people. Learn more about Ope Odumakin here. . You can get news, facts, lists, and merchandise at dailyrapfacts.com.
THE BENNY CRUZ & JENS FRANZEN COLLECTION
(Benny Richard Cruz Donoso & Jens Franzén)
Public Enemy Series Collaboration between Artist Benny Cruz & Josh Mayer (consultant & social curator for Public Enemy & Cypress Hill); photographed by Jens Franzén; 2021-2022. Cypress Hill Series Collaboration between Artist Benny Cruz & Josh Mayer (consultant & social curator for Public Enemy & Cypress Hill); photographed by Jens Franzén; 2021-2022.
Signed “Element Of Surprize” vinyl by Nomad Carlos, 2021. “The Psyche” EP CD by Nomad Carlos X The Artivist, 2020.
Every donor is a pioneer, and we’re spotlighting some of these generous people. Learn more about Nomad Carlos here. Additionally, you can learn about Nomad Carlos and his music on his website, nomadcarlos.com, and purchase his music here: nomadcarlos.bandcamp.com Follow Nomad Carlos on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, SoundCloud and YouTube.
THE BENNY CRUZ COLLECTION
(Benny Richard Cruz Donoso)
Portrait of RZA from the Wu-Tang Clan, acrylic and posca on wood panel. Two (2) Beavis & Butthead pieces by Benny Cruz; 12.5’x16’.
Photograph of Big Daddy Kane on 30” x 30” black and white fine art print on giclee; photo taken at the Restoration Rocks! Festival, Brooklyn, New York, Saturday, October 12, 2013; photographer: Helen L. Collen. Photograph of Rapsody on 11” x 16” color fine art print on giclee archival; photo taken at the Rock! Like A Girl!/Black Girls Rock! Kennedy Center/Washington, DC, Thursday, April 5, 2014; photographer: Helen L. Collen. Photograph of Miri Ben-Ari on 11” x 16” color fine art print on giclee archival; photo taken at the Rock! Like A Girl!/Black Girls Rock! Kennedy Center/Washington, DC, Thursday, April 5, 2014; photographer: Helen L. Collen. Photograph of Jean Grae on 11” x 16” color fine art, photo and graphic combined, print on giclee archival; photo taken at the Rock! Like A Girl!/Black Girls Rock! Kennedy Center/Washington, DC, Thursday, April 5, 2014; photographer: Helen L. Collen. Photograph of MC Lyte on 11” x 16” color fine art print on giclee archival; photo taken at the Rock! Like A Girl!/Black Girls Rock! Kennedy Center/Washington, DC, Thursday, April 5, 2014; photographer: Helen L. Collen. Photograph of Lauryn Hill 1 on 11” x 16” color fine art print on giclee archival; photo taken at the Rock! Like A Girl!/Black Girls Rock! Kennedy Center/Washington, DC, Thursday, April 5, 2014; photographer: Helen L. Collen. Photograph of Lauryn Hill 2 on 11” x 16” color fine art print on giclee archival; photo taken at the Rock! Like A Girl!/Black Girls Rock! Kennedy Center/Washington, DC, Thursday, April 5, 2014; photographer: Helen L. Collen. Photograph of Lauryn Hill 3 on 11” x 16” color fine art print on giclee archival; photo taken at the Rock! Like A Girl!/Black Girls Rock! Kennedy Center/Washington, DC, Thursday, April 5, 2014; photographer: Helen L. Collen.
Learn about Helen L. Collen and her work on Instagram and her website.
THE PASS THE MIC COLLECTION
(Richard Montes)
“Pass The Mic!” DVD. “Pass The Mic!” VHS. Three (3) original 11×17 “Pass The Mic!” Posters One (1) AFI at Arclight 4th Annual Music Documentary Series poster featuring “Pass The Mic!” Five (5) original 8×10 promotional “Pass The Mic!” Photo Stills Eight (8) original 4×6 promotional “Pass The Mic!” Postcards One (1) Image Entertainment, February 2003 New Releases Promotional Book featuring “Pass The Mic!” Four (4) copies of promotional material from Press Book Four (4) items of AFI at Arclight 4th Annual Music Documentary Series promotional material featuring “Pass The Mic!”
8×10 Photograph depicting Tony T the King Warlock and Mello Mike at 147th Street between 7th and 8th Avenue, New York where the Death Committee formed; 1977. 8×10 Photograph depicting Scorpio and Mello Mike at Scorpio’s wedding, Queens, New York; 1983. 8×10 Show Place Club Flyer from 1979, Harlem, New York. “The Original Death Committee Member, Pieces of a Dream, The True Story,” short story about the Original Death Committee; October 2021.
“Breaking Moves By The New York City Breakers” Poster “Breakdance, The Best Music for Breaking” Vinyl LP, 1984.
Learn about Mr. Wave and his contributions to Hip Hop here: mrwavedance.com
UNDERGROUND OVERLORD: THE MIC BLES COLLECTION
(Mic Bles)
“Sameway” by Mic Bles, Vinyl; 2020 “Immortal Auditory” by Mic Bles, Limited Edition signed 12” Vinyl; 2020 “AudiovOX” by Mic Bles, Limited Edition 12” Vinyl; 2017 “AudiovOX” by Mic Bles, Limited Edition CD; 2017 “The Legacy” by Mic Bles, CD; 2004 The Beatnuts 2018 Intoxicated Demons: 25th Anniversary World Tour Poster – Switzerland; signed by Juju, Physco Les, Mic Bles & Jeru the Damaja; 2018 The Beatnuts 2018 Intoxicated Demons: 25th Anniversary World Tour Poster – Madrid, Spain; 2018 Mic Bles – Paid Dues signed album release poster; 2011 Mic Bles – AudiovOX Limited Edition World Tour T-Shirt; 2018 One (1) Photograph still, On Stage at Bar 59, Lucerne, Switzerland, from AudiovOX 2018 World Tour One (1) Photograph still, Live in Madrid, Spain, from AudiovOX 2018 World Tour (Ladieresis, Store of Creations) One (1) Photograph still, Live in Lyon, France, from AudiovOX 2018 World Tour (Ninkasi, www.ninkasi.fr)
Def Jam 30 Recordings Box Set with Six (6) vinyl records
DA PHUNKY DRUMMA COLLECTION
(Ralph Vargas)
One (1) “Funky Drummer Vol. 1” vinyl record by Ralph Vargas & Carlos Bess signed by Ralph Vargas aka Da Phunky Drumma Two (2) Drumsticks each signed by Ralph Vargas aka Da Phunky Drumma Da Phunky Drumma Poster One (1) Rogers Snare Drum used in the Funky Drummer Vols 1 & 2 sessions signed by Ralph Vargas aka Da Phunky Drumma
Twelve (12) issues of Hip Hop Connection magazine from 1989 to 2001 (Issues Nos. 9, 14, 27, 28, 30, 34, 36, 43, 45, 75, 144, 151) “Steady Mobbin’” vinyl by Ice Cube “Live Like The Other Half Do” vinyl by London Posse
C-Murder (Oakland, CA; 1994), 8″ x 10″ high quality glossy black & white photo print; photographer: Noah Haytin E-40 Studio Shot (1992), 8″ x 10″ high quality glossy color photo print; photographer: Noah Haytin The Real Untouchables “Tell Them What’s Going On” Cover Shoot; (Richmond, CA; 1992), 8″ x 10″ high quality glossy color photo print; photographer: Noah Haytin. “Luniz” 24” x 18” full color logo poster; 2021
Original Artwork by Mark Culmer: ‘LET ME RIDE’ A2 Print ft. SNOOP DOGG & DR DRE Original Artwork by Mark Culmer: ‘GAME OF MICROPHONES’ A2 1st Edition Print Original Artwork by Mark Culmer: ‘GOLDEN ERA HIP-HOP STAMPS’ A2 Print Original Artwork by Mark Culmer: ‘JUICE CREW’ Limited Edition A3 Print
Learn more about Madina Design and purchase artwork here: madina.co.uk
THE SOHO HOUSE COLLECTION
(Soho House & Co.)
Five (5) Installations used at a Soho House x THHM event including Paul’s Boutique, Listening Station Map Wall, Subway Cart/Street Art, Disco Fever & Park Jam “Hip Hop Takes Over America” mural by Danielle Mastrion Oversized Aerosol Spray Cans with art by Danielle Mastrion
Screen-Used Custom Low Rider Bicycle, hand signed by Snoop Dogg Vital Toys Snoop Dogg Little Junior variant (12-inch action figure in the box) Framed Snoop Dogg photo by Brett Haller Framed Snoop Dogg photo with Low Rider Bicycle (black frame) Framed Snoop Dogg photo with Low Rider Bicycle (gold frame) Framed Snoop Dogg and Flavor Flav photo Production-used Pimp Cup during MTV’s Doggy Fizzle Television Autographed mini Guitar signed by members of Boyz II Men during the filming of the music video “MUZAK.” August 28, 2006. Framed photograph of Steve Bessen & Boy II Men taken during the filming of the music video “MUZAK.” August 28, 2006. Photograph of Steve Gatto, Executive Producer, Chris Palladino, Producer, and Steve Bessen, Director, taken during the filming of the music video “MUZAK.” August 28, 2006. Framed document by Bellevue Entertainment documenting an event on August 28, 2006 during the filming of Boyz II Men’s video for “MUZAK.” Ten (10) master tapes of the Boyz II Men video, “MUZAK.”
THE PULL YOUR CARD COLLECTION
(Harold V. Lee)
Two (2) decks of Pull Your Card Music Trivia Hip Hop Edition
If you buy a deck using the code THHM, you will get 10% off, and a donation of $1.50 will be made to The Hip Hop Museum.
THE MICHAEL SOMMA, JR. COLLECTION
(Michael Somma, Jr.)
The Source Magazine, June 1998 Cover Eight (8) various Hip Hop Stickers Flyer – Lyricist Lounge Show, June 21, 2001
THE HARRY LAMAR ANDERSON, JR. COLLECTION
(Harry Lamar Anderson, Jr.)
Framed WORD UP!, Issue #1, Vol. 1, No. 1, 1987 WORD UP! Presents Rap Master, Issue #2, 1988
THE TAYLOR GOLONKA COLLECTION
(Taylor Golonka)
Framed “BOOGALOO SHRIMP” – Documentary 36” x 48” poster with DVD and DVD cover enclosed, signed by Michael Chambers & Taylor Golonka Black Boogaloo Shrimp Word Art T-Shirt Yellow Boogaloo Shrimp Doc Logo Black Shadow T-Shirt One (1) “BOOGALOO SHRIMP – Documentary” DVD
Learn about Taylor Golonka, Michael Chambers, and the Boogaloo Shrimp Documentary here: boogalooshrimpdocumentary.com
The Gospel Of Hip Hop, by KRS One, signed by Kool Herc & KRS One
THE DAVID WEITZMAN COLLECTION
(David Weitzman)
Static – My Tupac Shakur Story, written by Chopmaster J
THE JOVAN LANDRY COLLECTION
(Jovan Landry)
Two signed (2) copies of Jovan Landry’s “Synergy” CD “Synergy is the first all women produced, performed and engineered Hip Hop album.” – Jovan Landry.
Learn more about Jovan Landry and “Synergy” here: jovanlandry.com
THE VIKKI TOBACK COLLECTION
(Vikki Toback)
Contact High-A Visual History of Hip-Hop, by Vikki Tobak
Nine (9) various 12″ vinyl records One (1) grey WBLS T-Shirt One (1) Sony AM/FM Stereo Cassette Boombox CFS W301 Seventeen (17) Photo Slides of Thomas Lau photographs Eight (8) boxes of various magazines and cassettes Twenty-One (21) DVDs of BET Award Show Footage & FUSE programming
THE RAP DE ACA; LA HISTORIA DEL RAP EN ARGENTINA COLLECTION
(Martin Alejandro Biaggini)
Signed copy of Rap De Aca; La Historia Del Rap en Argentina (Editorial Leviatan, 2020) by Martin A. Biaggini “Cinco Mil Dis Pa Ros,” Fotografias Del Hip Hop Argentino, Walden, author: Martin Biaggini, 2022.
Diploma signed by Hip Hop pioneers from Argentina (Jazzy Mel, DJ Hollywood, members from “Los Adolfos Rap” and participants in the Nacion Hip Hop compilation [released 1997]), 60cm X 80cm.
Twenty-five (25) classic Hip Hop compact discs (CDs)
THE TODD SMITH COLLECTION BY RICH BERRIOS
(Rich Berrios)
Todd Smith “The ‘L’ Jean” jeans prototype; 2007/8 Todd Smith Semper Fi Cross Jeans prototype; 2007/8 Todd Smith Urban Militant Hoodie prototype; 2007/8 Todd Smith Iconic Hoodie; 2007/8 Todd Smith Catalogue / “Line Sheet”; 2007/8
Fourteen (14) white CLRCASE® Vinyl Record Frames Eight (8) grey CLRCASE® Vinyl Record Frames Four (4) black CLRCASE® Vinyl Record Frames The donation of the above items will be used to display vinyl records at the [R]Evolution of Hip Hop. CLRCASE® Vinyl Record Frames are the “world’s first display case designed for vinyl records.”
To learn more about CLRCASE® Vinyl Record Frames and purchase your own, visit the Art of Records website here: artofrecords.com
THE BORBAY COLLECTION
(Jason “BORBAY” Borbet)
Original Artwork by Borbay: “Diddy”; Acrylic & Collage Canvas: 30″x30″x1.5″ Original Artwork by Borbay: “Eminem”; Acrylic & Collage Canvas: 30″x30″x1.5″
Original Artwork by ARM OF CASSO: “Rakim: Hip Hop is Still Living”; framed paper with acrylic embellishments: 24”X36” Ten (10) digital files that are part of “KING 2PAC” created by Antonio “Arm Of Casso” McILwaine, June 6, 2022
You can find more of ARM OF CASSO’s work on his website.
THE MASA THE THUNDER WOLF COLLECTION
(Masahiro Ito)
An original miniature diorama depicting DJ Kool Herc/Rock Steady Crew An original miniature diorama depicting Grand Master Flash & The Furious Five An original miniature diorama depicting Afrika Bambaataa/Rock Steady Crew
Original Artwork by Tarikh Commodore: “Lil Wayne Tattoos”; 27”x25” Original Artwork by Tarikh Commodore: “LL Cool J”; 27”x25″ Original Artwork by Tarikh Commodore: “EYS – Handz” Original Artwork by Tarikh Commodore: “Masta Killa”; 27”x25″ Original Artwork by Tarikh Commodore: “Raekwon”; 27”x24″ Original Artwork by Tarikh Commodore: “RZA”; 26”x28” Original Artwork by Tarikh Commodore: “Ghostface Killah”; 27”x24” Original Artwork by Tarikh Commodore: “U-God”; 27”x25”” Original Artwork by Tarikh Commodore: “ODB”; 27”x26″ Original Artwork by Tarikh Commodore: “GZA”; 28”x24” Original Artwork by Tarikh Commodore: “Method Man”; 30”x27”
Learn more about Tarikh Commodore and his artwork in the THHM feature about him: Bronx Born, Bronx Made: Art & Hip Hop Check out HANDZ by Jaiya Chambers and read the anticipated story of Tarikh “Ty Handz” Commodore.
THE MYSTERME & DJ 20/20 (SOUTH BRONX) COLLECTION
(Lamar Dexter Gardner)
A Brick Out Of Place, by Lamar Dexter Gardner Mysterme & DJ 20/20 Press Photo Mysterme & DJ 20/20, “Let Me Explain” Press Biography “Let Me Explain” vinyl by Mysterme & DJ 20/20 Mysterme & DJ 20/20 Promo Sticker DJ 20/20 Bio Press Photo Nos. 1-6, Signed “Around Da Hoodz in 80 Dayz” presented by DJ 20/20 CD “Playtime’s Over” 12” Single vinyl by Mysterme & DJ 20/20 “Unsolved Mysterme” 12” Single vinyl by Mysterme & DJ 20/20
Check out the discography of Mysterme & DJ 20/20 here: discogs.com.
“Rock Rubber 45s” DVD “Rock Rubber 45s” Logo T-Shirt “Rock Rubber 45s” New Era Hat “Rock Rubber 45s” Socks “Stretch & Bobbito: Radio That Changed Lives” New Era Hat “Stretch & Bobbito: Radio That Changed Lives” T-Shirts (2x)
One (1) yellow “BOSS” t-shirt One (1) “Ghostbusters” bicycle jersey One (1) red “JNCO” crown t-shirt One (1) black “JNCO” script t-shirt One (1) pair of “Girbaud” jeans One (1) grey “Tommy Hilfiger Athletics” pullover hoodie sweatshirt One (1) red “Hilfiger” zip up sweatshirt One (1) blue PEPE JEANS (UK) zipper hoodie sweatshirt One (1) black Baby Phat handbag One (1) maroon Baby Phat handbag One (1) blue with red/white stripes Phat Farm knit cap One (1) navy blue AND 1, “Take My Card” t-shirt One (1) black AND 1, “Since Way Back When” t-shirt One (1) yellow/white 3M Tommy Hilfiger vest One (1) maroon Ecko Unlimited hoodie One (1) black G-Unit x Ecko Unlimited long sleeve t-shirt One (1) NBA Street Vol. 2 Xbox videogame One (1) “Soulja Boy, The Movie” DVD One (1) XXL Magazine with DaBaby on the cover
Orrin is a collective conscious, cyborg, and artist. You can follow Orrin on Instagram and listen to his music here: fanlink.to/orrin.
THE STANLEY L. JACKSON COLLECTION
(Stanley L. Jackson)
Original Artwork created by and signed by Stanley L. Jackson: “Hip Hop Mural (Back to the 80s)”; Gator Foam Cut Out: 36”x21”; created 2019.
3 Kings: Diddy, Dr. Dre, Jay-Z and Hip Hop’s Multibillion-Dollar Rise (Little, Brown, 2018), Hardcover Book signed by Zack O’Malley Greenburg & Fab 5 Freddy “Thumb Drive” containing the Microsoft Word document of the original outline for 3 Kings: Diddy, Dr. Dre, Jay-Z and Hip Hop’s Multibillion-Dollar Rise (Little, Brown, 2018) signed by Zack O’Malley Greenburg Digital copy of the Microsoft Word document outline for 3 Kings: Diddy, Dr. Dre, Jay-Z and Hip Hop’s Multibillion-Dollar Rise (Little, Brown, 2018) Empire State of Mind, Billionaire Edition (Portfolio, An Imprint of Penguin Books; Billionaire Edition, 2021), Book signed by Zack O’Malley Greenburg
THE CHUCK D COLLECTION, PROVIDED BY GALLERY 30 SOUTH
(Gallery 30 South)
Original Artwork by Chuck D: “Shirley Gets Us Ready”; Watercolor, ink: 24×18 in. Original Artwork by Chuck D: “Prophets of Rage: France July 2017”; Watercolor, ink: 24×18 in. Original Artwork by Chuck D: “Backed by the God of Hard Drums, Bard Wilke”: Watercolor, ink: 24×18 in.
Learn about Gallery 30 South, Pasadena, California here: gallery30south.com
THE NUBIAN ARCHIVES & COLLECTIBLES COLLECTION
(SenYon Kelly)
Tupac Vibe Memorial Poster Tupac Makaveli Poster Original 1580 KDAY Tank Top Yo! MTV Raps DVD Box Set 1988-1995 Run DMC Tougher Than Leather Concert Program Hip Hop: A Cultural Odyssey, by Jordan Summers (Editor)
THE JASON LOVE COLLECTION
(Jason Love)
Six (6) Books Ten (10) Magazines Two (2) VHS Tapes Thirty Four (34) CDs Def Jam Rapstar Wii Game – Unopened Snoop Dogg Doggy Biscuitz/Pony Stand NYC Breakers Fold Out Poster Rap Coalition One Sheet & Hip Hop Cultural Expression Bios Sheet Seventy Seven (77) Marvel “Hip Hop Variant Covers” Comic Books Pair of Black & White Fat Laces
THE ROCKPOP PRODUCTIONS / ALBUMCOVERHALLOFFAME.COM COLLECTION
(Mike Goldstein)
Big Daddy Kane “Black Caesar” photo print (cover of Long Live The Kane album) by George DuBose. 12″ w x 17.75″ h, one of an edition of 250 signed by George DuBose Biz Markie “Goin’ Off” photo print (cover of Goin’ Off album) by George DuBose. 12″ w x 17.75″ h, one of an edition of 250 signed by George DuBose Bambaataa & Soul Sonic Force photo print (publicity photo for their debut album) by George DuBose. 12″ w x 17.75″ h, one of an edition of 250 signed by George DuBose Biggie Smalls & DJ 50 Grand photo print (1991 magazine photo) by George DuBose. 12″ w x 17.75″ h, one of an edition of 250 signed by George DuBose Two (2) copies of the “Giant Sized First Issue” of the Public Enemy comic book published in 2006 by American Mule Entertainment
Twenty (20) books Twenty (20) t-shirts CDs, flyers, pictures, photographs, posters, various magazines, event invitations, ticket stubs and wall hanging
THE ROCKPOP PRODUCTIONS / ALBUMCOVERHALLOFFAME.COM COLLECTION
(Mike Goldstein)
Big Daddy Kane “Black Caesar” photo print (cover of Long Live The Kane album) by George DuBose. 12″ w x 17.75″ h, one of an edition of 250 signed by George DuBose Biz Markie “Goin’ Off” photo print (cover of Goin’ Off album) by George DuBose. 12″ w x 17.75″ h, one of an edition of 250 signed by George DuBose Bambaataa & Soul Sonic Force photo print (publicity photo for their debut album) by George DuBose. 12″ w x 17.75″ h, one of an edition of 250 signed by George DuBose Biggie Smalls & DJ 50 Grand photo print (1991 magazine photo) by George DuBose. 12″ w x 17.75″ h, one of an edition of 250 signed by George DuBose Two (2) copies of the “Giant Sized First Issue” of the Public Enemy comic book published in 2006 by American Mule Entertainment
Framed piece of artwork titled “Hip Hop Heaven” by Kolongi Brathwaite Framed piece of artwork titled “Hip Hop Culture” by Kolongi Brathwaite
THE APPLEBUM MANAGEMENT COLLECTION
(Anita Moser)
“I F*CKING HATE RAPPERS” Pack FM T-shirt “Produced by DJ Premier” Year Round Records T-shirt
THE TOM D COLLECTION
(Tamas “Tom D” Dravai)
Hip Hop – A Kezdetek, 4th Edition, by Tamas Dravai Framed memorial postage stamp sheet depicting DJ Zefil/Szobics Ferenc, 1976-2018; 2020 Two (2) mp4 Digital Files featuring DJ Gyoremix & Gyuri Szabo
Learn about Tom D and the Hungarian Hip Hop Community he started here: rapegylet.com Tom D is also working with the Hungarian Hip Hop Archives and will be working with the THHM to share this important Hip Hop History. Check it out here: hiphopmuzeum.com
THE LANCE SCOTT WALKER COLLECTION
(Lance Scott Walker)
Houston Rap (Hardcover Book with Slipcase), signed by authors Lance Scott Walker & Peter Beste
Def Jam Music Group Inc. 10th Year Anniversary four (4) CD box set, 1995
THE MATLOFF FAMILY COLLECTION
(Steven Matloff)
Sanyo C35 AM/FM Stereo Radio Double Cassette Tape Recorder
THE GLENFORD GREEN COLLECTION
(Glenford Meikle Green)
New York City Breakers, Back in the Days Collector’s Edition DVD Body Rock, Dance ‘til you Drop DVD “The Freshest Kids, a history of the b-boy,” VHS tape “Michael Holman’s Hip-Hop Old School, Volume II,” VHS tape “Michael Holman’s Graffiti Rock!,” VHS tape “Wildstyle with Wil Power, Learn to Breakdance,” VHS tape Hip-Hop Connection, LL Cool J – Check Dis magazine One (1) pair of burgundy Lee jeans with black patchwork One (1) gray “Rene De France” Adidas tracksuit top with Mercedes logo
THE 50 KEYS TO SUCCESS COLLECTION
(Margaret Lee & Margarite Camaj)
Signed copy of 50 Keys To Success In The Music Business From Two Entertainment Attorneys (published in 2021)
THE UP NORTH TRIPS COLLECTION
(Evan Auerbach)
First edition copy of No Sleep by Stretch Armstrong & Evan Auerbach (Power House Books, 2016)
THE ORIGINAL STREET POETS VINTAGE ANTIQUITIES (1993-1995) COLLECTION
(Casey “Brick Casey” Staton)
“Skinz/Everyday Life” 12” Vinyl by Street Poets; DBK Records Inc.; 1995. “Street Poets” Cassette by Street Poets; DBK Records Inc.; 1995. “R.I.P./Make The Paper” 12” Vinyl by Polecat; Ruckus Records; 1996.
One (1) photograph of Smooth B on the mic with two (2) others One (1) photograph of Smooth B on the mic with one (1) other One (1) photograph of Jeru The Damaja with one (1) other One (1) photograph of Guru & DJ Premier in a hotel room One (1) photograph of Biz Markie in a cereal aisle One (1) Car Wash Production DMC 1990 N E DJ Mixing Championships poster One (1) Spring Jam 87 poster starring Kool Moe D One (1) The Greatest Show On Earth poster starring LL Cool J One (1) Back to School Super Fresh Fest 1984 poster starring Dougie Fresh One (1) 5/1/99 & 5/2/99 Performing Live… flyer featuring Biz Markie, Rasco, et al One (1) Virgin 69 & Upper Playground present…The Diabolical DJ Biz flyer, 5/2/99 Heavy D and the Boyz Press Photo & Bio ICE-T Press Photo & Bio Kid ‘N Play Press Photo & New York News Day Cover MC Lyte & DJ K-Rock Press Photo & Bio Too $hort Press Photo & Bio Sir Mix-A-Lot folding Bio Public Enemy Invitation for “Fear of a Black Planet” Listening Party Public Enemy Press Photo We’re All In The Same Gang poster card
Learn more about Mr. Throwback Thursday and make sure to listen to the podcast every Thursday here: mrthrowbackthursday.com
THE KRON COLLECTION
(Frank Kron)
“Shut and Rap! Tour” June 15, Ash Street Poster; 11” x 17” “The Was Here Tour” December 9, The Meow Meow Poster; 11” x 17” “Project Blowed 10th Anniversary” May 11, Berbatis Pan Poster; 11” x 17”
THE LEGEND OF THE CIPHER COLLECTION
(Legend of the Cipher, LLC)
GOLD Core Deck of “The Game of Hip Hop” PLATINUM Core Deck of “The Game of Hip Hop” OLD SCHOOL Hip Hop Flash Trivia Deck, Volume One Deck GOLDEN ERA Hip Hop Flash Trivia Deck, Volume One Deck PLATINUM ERA Hip Hop Flash Trivia Deck, Volume One Deck
One (1) Stimmy Stash™ piggy bank One (1) Stimmy Stash™ collectible coin
Learn more about Hip Hop’s piggy bank here: stimmystash.com Use code THHM for 10% off your purchases at stimmystash.com
THE LISA G. HIP HOP COLLECTION
(Lisa Glasberg)
One (1) 5 x 6 foot original framed subway poster of The Hot 97 Morning Show (1995). One (1) men’s XL original Funkmaster Flex leather coat made exclusively for the Hot 97 Air Staff (1995). Two (2) “Hot 97” Black Baseball Cap (black and white) and two (2) black “Hot 97” headbands. Made exclusively for the Hot 97 air staff in the late 1990s. One (1) size large “Hot 97” black, light weight quilted baseball jacket made exclusively for Hot 97 staff when Hot 97 flipped format and became New York City’s first hip-hop radio station. (1993). One (1) size XXXL “Boot Camp” nylon windbreaker. From the hip hop group, Boot Camp Clik of Brooklyn, NY. Their record label, Duck Down Records, made the jackets exclusively for the on-air staff at Hot 97 back in the ‘90s. One (1) size medium “Power 105 FM” Official On-Air Staff Jacket made by Mecca exclusively for the launch of Power 105 as a Hip Hop radio station. (2002) One (1) Hip-Hop Teddy Bear made exclusively for the Hot 97 Morning Show by Vermont Teddy Bears (1995). One (1) DMX Platinum Record for “It’s Dark And Hell Is Hot” awarded to Lisa G. (1998). One (1) autographed Press/Publicity photo of THE O’JAYS. One (1) autographed Press/Publicity photo of George Clinton. One (1) Press/Publicity photo of Ed Lover/Doctor Dre/Lisa G. One (1) autographed Press/Publicity photo of Boy II Men. One (1) autographed Press/Publicity photo of Barry White. One (1) autographed Press/Publicity photo of 50 Cent. One (1) autographed Mariah Carey “the one” CD cover. One (1) autographed Wyclef Jean “Masquerade” CD cover. One (1) autographed The Jacksons “2300 Jackson St” CD; autograph by Jermaine Jackson. One (1) autographed Nuyorican Soul CD; autograph by George Benson. One (1) autographed Heavy D “Waterbed Hev” CD. One (1) 2003 Power 105.1 Calendar. One (1) XXL magazine cover, November 2002, No. 42, autographed by LL Cool J. One (1) XXL magazine cover, December 2002, No.43, autographed by Jay-Z. One (1) XXL magazine cover, March 2003, No. 45, autographed by 50 Cent. One (1) HONEY magazine cover, April 2003, Vol. 4, Issue 3, autographed by Lil’ Kim.
Learn more about Lisa G. and her contributions to Hip Hop culture here: lisag.com
THE CONFUSE ART / mADurgency COLLECTION
(Christian Cordes)
“Shimmy Shimmy Ya” Acrylic Print, 60 x 45 cm (23.6 x 17.7 inch), by Christian “Confuse Art” Cordes; 2020. Digital Portrait painted based off Al Pereira’s photograph on the set of 1995’s “Shimmy Shimmy Ya” video.
“American Vanitas,” Limited Edition framed Fine Art Print; Archival Pigment Print on 300gsm Natural Entrada Fine Art paper; 22” x 32”; printed in Montréal (Canada); November 2020.
Learn more about Pablo Aracena and check out his art on Instagram.
THE WAHIDA CLARK STREET LIT COLLECTION
(Wahida Clark)
“Every Thug Needs A Lady, Raw & Uncut,” by Wahida Clark, 1st Edition, Black Print Publishing, 2003. April 4, 2004 Letter from Wahida Clark to publisher detailing some of the plot points to “Every Thug Needs A Lady.” “Thugs and the Women Who Love Them,” by Wahida Clark, 1st Edition, 2003. Kensington Publishing Corp. Agreement, dated March 14, 2005. “Thug Matrimony” by Wahida Clark, Dafina, 2007. “Thugs and the Womem Who Love Them” by Wahida Clark, Kensington, Reprint Edition, 2005. “Justify My Thug” by Wahida Clark, Cash Money Content, 2011. “Honor Thy Thug” by Wahida Clark, Cash Money Content, Original Edition, 2013. “Thug Luvin’” by Wahida Clark, Grand Central Publishing, 2009. “Thugs Seven” by Wahida Clark, Wahida Clark Presents Publishing, LLC, 2019. Publishing Agreement between Cash Money Content, LLC and Wahida Clark, December 13, 2011. “Black Expressions” April 2007 Book Club Catalogue featuring Wahida Clark’s Thugs and The Women Who Love Them, Every Thug Needs a Lady, and Thug Matrimony. Black Print Publishing Inc. Statement of Account detailing Orders and Sales of “Every Thug Needs A Lady” 1st Print Run; March 17, 2004. Photocopy of November 2, 2004 email from Martha Stewart’s personal assistant regarding Stewart and Clark’s meeting in Alderson, West Virginia Federal Prison Camp. Memorandum of Agreement between Cash Money Content and Wahida Clark regarding her sixth and seventh installments of the Thugs series.
Learn more about Wahida Clark and all of the books she authored here: wclarkpublishing.com
You can also join Wahida Clark and Grandmaster CAZ in the #PASSTHEEMIC Challenge to celebrate their new book here: #PASSTHEEMIC
THE HARRY ALLEN, HIP-HOP ACTIVIST & MEDIA ASSASSIN COLLECTION
(Harry Allen)
One (1) box of Hip Hop Archival Publicity Prints One (1) box of Hip Hop VHS Cases Twelve (12) boxes of Hip Hop Ephemera Four (4) boxes of Hip Hop ¾” tapes Five (5) boxes of Hip Hop VHS tapes One (1) box of Hip Hop music audiocassettes One (1) box of Hip Hop music audiocassettes + other genres Sixteen (16) boxes of Hip Hop magazines
“Beats By Design: An Illustrated Inventory of the Most Important Hip Hop Producers Vol. 1,” signed Hardcover Book by Stefano “J.O.D” Marinelli; 2021.
Learn more about Stefano Marinelli and see his work on Instagram & Twitter.
Pick up your own copy of Beats By Design here: BeatsByDesign
THE LOUIS VALENTINE COLLECTION
(Louis Valentine)
“FACES of Hip Hop – The Renaissance,” hand drawn PrismaColor pencil portrait on Bristol paper, 15.5 ft x 9.5 ft, by Louis Valentine; 2005-2012.
You can follow Louis Valentine on Twitter and watch “FACES Of Hip Hop – The Renaissance,” the Official Full-Length Film about this amazing piece of art on YouTube.
THE JANETTE BECKMAN PHOTOGRAPHY COLLECTION
(Janette Beckman)
KURTIS BLOW, Album cover, New York City 1986, 23 x 23” print mounted on foam core. MELE MEL, Album cover shoot, New York City 1988, 23 x 23” print mounted on foam core. ERIC B & RAKIM, New York City 1987, 23 x 23” print mounted on foam core. BDP_ KRS1 & SCOTT LA ROCK, New York City 1987, 23 x 23” print mounted on foam core. DADDY O, Brooklyn 1990, 16 x 24” print mounted on foam core. FAB FIVE FREDDY AND RAMMELLZEE, London 1982, 15 x 19” print mounted on foam core. LOVEBUG STARSKI, New York City 1986, 24 X 16” print mounted on foam core. ROXANNE SHANTE, New York City1987,18 X 24: print mounted on foam core. SALT-N-PEPA, New York City 1987, 30 X 30” print mounted on foam core. RUN DMC & POSSE, Hollis Queens, 1984, 30 X 30” print mounted on foam core. WOMEN RAPPERS, New York City 1988, 30 X 30” print mounted on foam core. TRIBE CALLED QUEST, New York City 1990, 30 X 30” print mounted on foam core. GRAND MIXER DST, London 1982, 15.5 X 23.5” print mounted on foam core.
Learn more about Janette Beckman and her amazing contributions to Hip Hop culture here: janettebeckman.com
THE KAREN JOY COLLECTION
(Karen Joy Stewart)
Zulu News newsletter published in honor of Zulu Nation’s 19th Anniversary, November 1993; founded by Afrika Bambaataa and Karen Joy Stewart.
THE MARC BEACH COLLECTION
(Marc Beach)
Akademiks™, Charcoal Grey Wax relaxed denim pants, 42 x 32. mecca™, Charcoal Grey Wax relaxed denim pants, 42 x 32. Rocawear™, Black Denim Jacket, Size: XXXL. Rocawear™, Black Denim relaxed pants 40 x 32.
THE LIFE 101 COLLECTION
(Shelita & Freddie Salley)
Avirex Varsity by Avirex, cream leather jacket. Rocawear, Roc-A-Fella black leather tour jacket, Size: 5XL.
LIFE 101 is focused on improving the conditions of at risk communities with programs and activities that are designed to help community members reach their goals and fulfill their potential. Learn more about the positive impact Life 101 has had and what they are currently doing to affect this social reform here: life-101.org
THE GOLDEN ERA COLLECTION
(Eric Chambers)
“My Hat Is Like A Shark’s Fin,” watercolors, ink pen, acylics on draft paper, 72 x 72 inch, by Eric Chambers; 2021. “Black Steel In The Hour of Chaos,” oil pastel, construction paper on canvas, 24 x 48 inch, by Eric Chambers; 2021. “A Word From Our Sponsor,” construction paper, oil pastel, acrylics on canvas, 48 x 60 inch, by Eric Chambers; 2021. “Charon Traveling Down The Bronx River Styx,” construction paper, oil pastel on canvas, 48 x 36 inch, by Eric Chambers; 2021. “Critical Beatdown (Ultramagnetic MCs),” construction paper, oil pastel on canvas, 20 x 16 inch, by Eric Chambers; 2021. “Long Live the Kane (Big Daddy Kane),” construction paper, oil pastel on canvas, 20 x 16 inch, by Eric Chambers; 2021. “One For All (Brand Nubian)” construction paper, oil pastel on canvas, 20 x 16 inch, by Eric Chambers; 2021
THE CEY ADAMS | JANETTE BECKMAN ‘Iceland MashUps’ COLLECTION
(Janette Beckman & Cey Adams)
JANETTE BECKMAN | CEY ADAMS, “Chuck D,” New York City 1987/2015, 59” X 80” Canvas, Signed. JANETTE BECKMAN | CEY ADAMS, “Flavor Flav,” New York City 1987/2015, 60” X 78” Canvas, Signed.
Gray Disney “Hip Hop, Can’t Stop Won’t Stop, South Bronx” graphic t-shirt depicting Donald Duck, Goofy and Mickey Mouse dressed in Hip Hop inspired fashion; size small. Grandmaster Flash ReAction Figure; Super7 3.75” articulated figure.
Every donor is a pioneer, and we’re spotlighting some of these generous people. Learn more about Luis Uriondo here.
THE DUST MONKEY COLLECTION
(Danny Savage)
Davy D. promotional postcard for Davy’s Ride; 1987. Beastie Boys Some Old Bullshit promotional postcard from Grand Royal record label. Run DMC World Tour Picture Book; 1986. Run DMC Tougher Than Leather Picture Book; 1987. Beastie Boys Licensed to Ill Tour Picture Book; 1987. LL Cool J Nitro World Tour Picture Book; 1989-1990. Yo MTV Raps Trading Cards, Pro Set, 1991.
Every donor is a pioneer, and we’re spotlighting some of these generous people. Learn more about Danny Savage here.
THE db COLLECTION
(David L. Bushelle)
Delicious Vinyl promotion “Funky Cold Medina” bottle from Tone Loc’s 1989 single.
THE CHRISTIAN PANIAGUA ART COLLECTION
(Christian Paniagua)
“Rakim,” fine Art Print on canvas, 20” x 26”, January 28, 2022; printed in New York, New York, February 22, 2022. “Biz Markie,” fine Art Print on canvas, 30” x 23”, July 16, 2021; printed in New York, New York, January 28, 2022. “Keith Grayson – DJ Kay Slay – Dezzy Dez TFA,” fine Art Print on canvas, April 23, 2022. “LL Cool J,” fine Art Print by Christian Paniagua, March 11, 2022.
Learn more about Christian Paniagua and check out his art at cpaniagua.art
Every donor is a pioneer, and we’re spotlighting some of these generous people. Learn more about Christian here.
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