Hip-Hop Turns 50 This Week

Explore NYC history, art and celebrations of hip-hop culture. [This is an image of a mural of the Notorious B.I.G. in Brooklyn.]( Our hub for hip-hop in the City has it all, including a map of 50 places across the boroughs that are significant to the culture. [Start Exploring →]( [2 for 1 TICKETS*]( RETURNING TO THE STAGE: NYC Broadway Week Get ready for great music, tons of laughs and memorable performances. NYC Broadway WeekSM 2-for-1 tickets and the full show lineup will be available August 15. Early bird tip: Mastercard® cardholders now get presale access to tickets on select shows till August 14. [Get More Info →]( [During the filming of Wild Style, the Cold Crush Brothers are pictured at the Dixie Club.]( Hip-Hop Began, and Still Thrives, in the Bronx Most music fans know about hip-hop’s origin story at a Bronx back-to-school party in August 1973, but the borough has continued to play an outsize role ever since. Find out about the major figures and locations that have helped the Bronx remain a center for hip-hop culture. [Go to the Source →]( [This is an advertisement for MJ the Musical. In the center of the ad, the text “MJ THE MUSICAL” and “GET TICKETS FROM $99” is present. On the left and right sides of the ad are photographs of actors performing in the show. ]( ADVERTISEMENT [Ralph McDaniels, a hip-hop pioneer, is pictured.]( Ralph McDaniels Talks Hip-Hop and NYC We caught up with the man behind Video Music Box to find out how the show got its start, how he could spot young artists who would make it big and how he came to direct an array of classic hip-hop videos, including Wu-Tang’s “C.R.E.A.M.” [Hear from a Legend →]( [Notorious, a piece of art of the Notorious B.I.G., is pictured.]( See the World’s Largest Collection of Biggie-Inspired Art The founders of Bed-Stuy’s Bishop Gallery have assembled an enormous trove of art honoring the Notorious B.I.G. In doing so, they work not only to enhance the rapper’s legacy but to shine a spotlight on up-and-coming artists. [They’ve Got a Story to Tell →]( Upcoming Hip-Hop Events [HIP HOP’S 50th BIRTHDAY JAM! WHAT: THE UNIVERSAL HIP HOP MUSEUM IS HOSTING A BLOCK PARTY. WHERE: MILL POND PARK, BRONX, NY. WHEN: FRIDAY, AUGUST 11, 2023. FREE! 12 PM – 6 PM. FEATURING: RED BULL BC ONE OPEN CYPHER. RAPAMANIA SHOWCASE featuring: CHUCK D, FREEDOM WILLIAMS, CHILL ROB G, SWEET TEE & MORE! THRIVE COLLECTIVE showcasing: TATS CRU, LADY PINK, WILL POWER, QUEEN ANDREA & MORE! ]( Aug 11 Hip Hop’s 50th Birthday Jam [The 5x5 Block Party Series is pictured]( Aug 11–13 5x5 Block Party Series [Hip Hop Til Infinity is pictured.]( Through Sep 17 Hip Hop Til Infinity [Festivities are seen in this image, and skyscrapers are visible in the background.]( Oct 15 NYCWFF: THE COOKOUT [This is an advertisement for MJ the Musical. On the right side of the ad, the text “MJ THE MUSICAL” and “GET TICKETS” is present. On the left side of the ad is a photograph of actors performing in the show.]( ADVERTISEMENT NEW YORK CITY TOURISM + CONVENTIONS 810 SEVENTH AVE, 3RD FL NEW YORK, NY 10019 [SUBSCRIBE]( [UNSUBSCRIBE]( [PRIVACY POLICY]( [Instagram]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [YouTube]( *TERMS APPLY ©2023 NEW YORK CITY TOURISM + CONVENTIONS, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.