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Anchored in the birthplace of the culture, the Universal Hip Hop Museum in the Bronx celebrates and preserves the history of local and global Hip Hop to inspire, empower, and promote understanding.
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Walt ‘Baby’ Love, Nelson George, Rocky Bucano & More to Be Honored by Living Legends Foundation
Walt “Baby” Love, a 2022 inductee into the Radio Hall of Fame, will receive another honor in October as he’s
The Source Magazine : Recap of The Drip Fashion Show
On Friday night February 24th, Video Music Box and the Universal Hip Hop Museum, in partnership with the Mayor’s Office
Mayor Eric Adams Makes Culture-Related Announcement
Watch as New York City Mayor Eric Adams announces the celebration of Hip Hop with UHHM.
Audio Interview with Rocky Bucano
Listen to an interview with UHHM Executive Directory, Rocky Bucano, Episode 34 of the History of Being Black Podcast.
NYC’s Universal Hip Hop Museum launching metaverse in spring
You heard that right. The UHHM will be launching into the metavere this spring. Check out coverage from the New
Mayor Adams, Commissioner Cumbo Announce $5.5 Million for Universal Hip Hop Museum
Exciting news. Mayor Adams and Commissioner Cumbo have agreed to donate $5.5 Million to help build the Universal Hip Hop
Access is The Commodity
If you know how and why Hip Hop began, you know how powerful storytelling – for the sake of justice,
James A. Peterson: Brushing with Fame, Making Greatness
“Growing up a small poor white kid in a multi-ethnic neighborhood in Milwaukee, I am glad that Hip Hop found
Richard Montes: Passing the Mic with Intention and Impact
“My work as a filmmaker aims to document, preserve, and tell stories that highlight my communities’ histories. Having the “Pass
Hip Hop History Month Live DJ: Ralph McDaniels
Ralph McDaniels is the founder of Video Music Box, Hip Hop’s first music video television show. Uncle Ralph will be spinning a
Hip Hop History Month Live DJ: Dynamite Black
DJ Dynamite Black (Larry Scott Blackmon) is the son of the legendary Funk group Cameo leader Larry Blackmon. Dynamite Black
Hip Hop History Month Live DJ: Rockin Rob
DJ Rockin Rob, from the Mott Haven section of the Bronx, was spinning records in the early days of Hip Hop, perfecting what
Programs
Our Hip Hop historians are available to provide guided tours of the [R]Evolution of Hip Hop for groups of 10 or more. Email us to discuss.
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