Collection Stories

Ermias the Great by Brian Allen Irvin

BEING YOU IS REVOLUTIONARY: BRIAN ALLEN IRVIN, NIPSEY HUSSLE, AND DEDICATION

August 27, 2020

“Won’t take no loss, won’t take days off
We go so hard, until we fall
A n—a used to dream, my reality’s a dream now
I’m livin’ out my dreams now.”
– From the hook on “Don’t Take Days Off” by Nipsey Hussle feat. Dubb (on Crenshaw)

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July 29, 2020

Hip Hop Through His Lens: Tarikh Commodore, the Bronx, and Art EYES – Handz by Tarikh Commodore donated by Johari Commodore and Jaiya Chambers to The Hip Hop Museum Generation X, Boomers, and those who preceded us are sure to recall one specific thing that was not included…

Photo of Breakdancers

July 2, 2020

During War, He Makes Art:  Painter Antonio Mcilwaine creates, curates, and advocates Rakim: Hip Hop is Still Living by Antonio Mcilwaine donated by the artist to The Hip Hop Museum Do you remember what came effortlessly to you when you were growing up? You know what I’m talking about:…