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 UHHM.
Learn more about Donors, why they gave what they gave, and how Hip Hop affects their lives on Donor Spotlights.
THE MICHAEL BENABIB COLLECTION
(Michael Benabib)
One Hundred and Two (102) photographs of various Hip Hop artists and cultural contributors; photographer – Michael Benabib.
Learn about Michael Benabib and his contributions to Hip Hop on his website, michaelbenabib.com.
Please follow Michael Benabib on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.
THE PASS THE MIC COLLECTION
(Richard Montes)
âPass The Mic!â DVD.
âPass The Mic!â VHS.
Three (3) original 11×17 âPass The Mic!â Posters
One (1) AFI at Arclight 4th Annual Music Documentary Series poster featuring âPass The Mic!â
Five (5) original 8×10 promotional âPass The Mic!â Photo Stills
Eight (8) original 4×6 promotional âPass The Mic!â Postcards
One (1) Image Entertainment, February 2003 New Releases Promotional Book featuring âPass The Mic!â
Four (4) copies of promotional material from Press Book
Four (4) items of AFI at Arclight 4th Annual Music Documentary Series promotional material featuring âPass The Mic!â
Learn about filmmaker Richard Montes at richardmontes.com and his acclaimed documentary here: passthemic.net
THE DEATH COMMITTEE COLLECTION
(Michael Lockard)
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.Â
8×10 Photograph depicting Scorpio and Mello Mike at Scorpioâs wedding, Queens, New York; 1983.Â
8×10 Show Place Club Flyer from 1979, Harlem, New York.Â
âThe Original Death Committee Member, Pieces of a Dream, The True Story,â short story about the Original Death Committee; October 2021.
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THE ROBERT TAYLOR COLLECTION
(Robert “Lee” Taylor)
âBeat Streetâ Jean Jacket
âBeat Streetâ Poster.
Learn about Robert âLeeâ Taylor on his IMDb page.
UNDERGROUND OVERLORD:
THE MIC BLES COLLECTION
(Mic Bles)
âSamewayâ by Mic Bles, Vinyl; 2020
âImmortal Auditoryâ by Mic Bles, Limited Edition signed 12â Vinyl; 2020
âAudiovOXâ by Mic Bles, Limited Edition 12â Vinyl; 2017
âAudiovOXâ by Mic Bles, Limited Edition CD; 2017
âThe Legacyâ by Mic Bles, CD; 2004
The Beatnuts 2018 Intoxicated Demons: 25th Anniversary World Tour Poster â Switzerland; signed by Juju, Physco Les, Mic Bles & Jeru the Damaja; 2018
The Beatnuts 2018 Intoxicated Demons: 25th Anniversary World Tour Poster â Madrid, Spain; 2018
Mic Bles â Paid Dues signed album release poster; 2011
Mic Bles â 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)
You can learn about Mic Bles and his music on his website, microphonebless.com, and purchase his music here: micbles.bandcamp.com.
Please follow Mic Bles on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, SoundCloud and YouTube.
DA PHUNKY DRUMMA COLLECTION
(Ralph Vargas)
One (1) âFunky Drummer Vol. 1â 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
Learn more about Da Phunky Drummaâs donation here: How Da Phunky Drumma Made “Funky Drummerâ
Please be sure to check out Da Phunky Drumma here:Â daphunkydrumma.com
THE MADINA DESIGN COLLECTION
(Mark Culmer)
Original Artwork by Mark Culmer: âLET ME RIDEâ A2 Print ft. SNOOP DOGG & DR DRE
Original Artwork by Mark Culmer: âGAME OF MICROPHONESâ A2 1st Edition Print
Original Artwork by Mark Culmer: âGOLDEN ERA HIP-HOP STAMPSâ A2 Print
Original Artwork by Mark Culmer: âJUICE CREWâ Limited Edition A3 Print
Learn more about Madina Design and purchase artwork here: madina.co.uk
THE SAINT JAMES CHURCH, FORDHAM COLLECTION
(Saint James Church, Fordham)
Two (2) turntables
One (1) Audio Technica AM300E Stereo DJ ATUS
One (1) pair of headphones
One (1) turntable DJ coffin/case
Learn more about the Saint James Church, Fordham, and its mission here: stjamesfordham.org
THE STEVE GATTO COLLECTION
(Steve Gatto)
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 MTVâs Doggy Fizzle Television
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 NASSER METCALFE MAGAZINE COLLECTION
(Nasser Metcalfe)
A collection consisting of 162 The Source magazines from 1993 to 2009
A collection consisting of 150 VIBE magazines from 1995 to 2010
Learn about Nasser Metcalfe and his donation via his interview with UHHM: Alignment, Timing, Truth
THE OWNERS ILLUSTRATED COLLECTION
(Damola Idowu)
Owners Illustrated Magazine, Premier Issue, 2003
Owners Illustrated Magazine, Issue IV, 2005
Learn more about Owners Illustrated here: ownersillustrated.com
THE DAVID WEITZMAN COLLECTION
(David Weitzman)
Static â My Tupac Shakur Story, written by Chopmaster J
THE VIKKI TOBACK COLLECTION
(Vikki Toback)
Contact High-A Visual History of Hip-Hop, by Vikki Tobak
Learn more about the Contact High Project here: contacthighproject.com
THE DEPTH OF FIELD COLLECTION
(Jason Turner | YSYM Films)
Framed photograph print of Spike Lee at the 30th Anniversary âDo The Right Thingâ Celebration; photographer: Jason Turner; 2019; 30âx30â
Learn more about YSYM Films here: ysymfilms.com
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
Learn more about Martinâs book here: Rap de AcĂĄ: The History of Rap in Argentina
THE TAMIEKA LEE'S HIP HOP CD COLLECTION
(Tamieka Lee)
Twenty-five (25) classic Hip Hop compact discs (CDs)
ART OF RECORDS, LLC
Fourteen (14) white CLRCASEÂŽ Vinyl Record Frames
Eight (8) grey CLRCASEÂŽ Vinyl Record Frames
Four (4) black CLRCASEÂŽ Vinyl Record Frames
The donation of the above items will be used to display vinyl records at the [R]Evolution of Hip Hop. CLRCASEÂŽ Vinyl Record Frames are the âworldâs first display case designed for vinyl records.âÂ
To learn more about CLRCASEÂŽ Vinyl Record Frames and purchase your own, visit the Art of Records website here: artofrecords.com
THE SIGNTOLOGIST COLLECTION
(Dan "The Signtologist" Ericson)
Mixed Media on Recycled Street Sign titled âHardcore BoomBox,â 2013
Mixed Media on Repurposed Street Sign titled âMy Radio (LL Cool J),â 2013
Learn about The Signtologist and his donation in his UHHM interview: Old & New, Past & Present: How Dan “The Signtologist” Ericson Reinvents and Repurposes
Be sure to check out The Signtologist here: thesigntologist.com
THE HIP HOP VIBES COLLECTION
(Antonio "ARM OF CASSO" Mcilwaine)
Original Artwork by ARM OF CASSO: âRakim: Hip Hop is Still Livingâ; framed paper with acrylic embellishments: 24âX36â
Learn about ARM OF CASSO and his donation here: During War, He Makes Art: Painter Antonio Mcilwaine Creates, Curates, and Advocates
You can find more of ARM OF CASSOâs work on his website.
THE TARIKH COMMODORE COLLECTION
(Johari Commodore)
Original Artwork by Tarikh Commodore: âLil Wayne Tattoosâ; 27âx25â
Original Artwork by Tarikh Commodore: âLL Cool Jâ; 27âx25″
Original Artwork by Tarikh Commodore: âEYS â Handzâ
Original Artwork by Tarikh Commodore: âMasta Killaâ; 27âx25″
Original Artwork by Tarikh Commodore: âRaekwonâ; 27âx24″
Original Artwork by Tarikh Commodore: âRZAâ; 26âx28â
Original Artwork by Tarikh Commodore: âGhostface Killahâ; 27âx24â
Original Artwork by Tarikh Commodore: âU-Godâ; 27âx25â”
Original Artwork by Tarikh Commodore: âODBâ; 27âx26″
Original Artwork by Tarikh Commodore: âGZAâ; 28âx24â
Original Artwork by Tarikh Commodore: âMethod Manâ; 30âx27â
Learn more about Tarikh Commodore and his artwork in the UHHM feature about him: Bronx Born, Bronx Made: Art & Hip Hop
THE ORLEY FAMILY COLLECTION
(Robert Orley)
âKanye Westâ oil on canvas by Alex Melamid, 2005; 88″ x 56″
You can read about the painting in the New York Times: Prelates and Rappers Strike a Pose
THE ORRIN COLLECTION
(Orrin Campbell)
One (1) yellow âBOSSâ t-shirt
One (1) âGhostbustersâ bicycle jersey
One (1) red âJNCOâ crown t-shirt
One (1) black âJNCOâ script t-shirt
One (1) pair of âGirbaudâ jeans
One (1) grey âTommy Hilfiger Athleticsâ pullover hoodie sweatshirt
One (1) red âHilfigerâ 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, âTake My Cardâ t-shirt
One (1) black AND 1, âSince Way Back Whenâ 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.Â
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: âHip Hop Mural (Back to the 80s)â; Gator Foam Cut Out: 36âx21â; created 2019.
You can read about his donation in Stanley’s UHHM interview: How It Began Continues to Inspire: Stanley L. Jackson’s Mural IS 80s Hip Hop
Learn about Stanley L. Jackson and his art here: gemini2face.com
THE ZACK O'MALLEY GREENBURG COLLECTION
(Zack O'Malley Greenburg)
3 Kings: Diddy, Dr. Dre, Jay-Z and Hip Hopâs Multibillion-Dollar Rise (Little, Brown, 2018), Hardcover Book signed by Zack OâMalley Greenburg & Fab 5 Freddy
âThumb Driveâ containing the Microsoft Word document of the original outline for 3 Kings: Diddy, Dr. Dre, Jay-Z and Hip Hopâs Multibillion-Dollar Rise (Little, Brown, 2018) signed by Zack OâMalley Greenburg
Digital copy of the Microsoft Word document outline for 3 Kings: Diddy, Dr. Dre, Jay-Z and Hip Hopâs 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
Learn more about Zack OâMalley Greenburg in his interview with UHHM (Access is the Commodity: Zack O’Malley Greenburg Personifies Insight & Generosity in Journalism, Arts, and Life), see what he’s up to, and read his writing on zogreenburg.com and on Substack.
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 â 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 âHip Hop Variant Coversâ Comic Books
Pair of Black & White Fat Laces
THE AKKITTA WELLINGTON COPELIN COLLECTION
(Akkitta Wellington Copelin)
Twenty (20) books
Twenty (20) t-shirts
CDs, flyers, pictures, photographs, various magazines, and wall hanging
THE DOMINIQUE CARSON COLLECTION
(Dominique M. Carson)
Framed piece of artwork titled âHip Hop Heavenâ by Kolongi Brathwaite
Framed piece of artwork titled âHip Hop Cultureâ by Kolongi Brathwaite
THE TOM D COLLECTION
(Tamas "Tom D" Dravai)
Hip Hop â 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 UHHM to share this important Hip Hop History. Check it out here: hiphopmuzeum.com
THE PASH COLLECTION
(Matt "Pash" Pashkow)
Def Jam Music Group Inc. 10th Year Anniversary four (4) CD box set, 1995
THE GLENFORD GREEN COLLECTION
(Glenford Green)
New York City Breakers, Back in the Days Collectorâs Edition DVD
Body Rock, Dance âtil you Drop DVD
“The Freshest Kids, a history of the b-boy,” VHS tape
“Michael Holmanâs Hip-Hop Old School, Volume II,” VHS tape
“Michael Holmanâs Graffiti Rock!,” VHS tape
“Wildstyle with Wil Power, Learn to Breakdance,” VHS tape
Hip-Hop Connection, LL Cool J – Check Dis magazine.
THE UP NORTH TRIPS COLLECTION
(Evan Auerbach)
First edition copy of No Sleep by Stretch Armstrong & Evan Auerbach (Power House Books, 2016)
THE MR THROWBACK THURSDAY COLLECTION
(Jamie Robinson)
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 presentâŚThe Diabolical DJ Biz flyer, 5/2/99
Heavy D and the Boyz Press Photo & Bio
ICE-T Press Photo & Bio
Kid âN 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
Weâre All In The Same Gang poster card
Learn more about Mr. Throwback Thursday and make sure to listen to the podcast every Thursday here:Â mrthrowbackthursday.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) menâs XL original Funkmaster Flex leather coat made exclusively for the Hot 97 Air Staff (1995).
Two (2) âHot 97â Black Baseball Cap (black and white) and two (2) black âHot 97â headbands. Made exclusively for the Hot 97 air staff in the late 1990s.
One (1) size large âHot 97â 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 âBoot Campâ 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 â90s.
One (1) size medium âPower 105 FMâ 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 OâJAYS.
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 âthe oneâ CD cover.
One (1) autographed Wyclef Jean âMasqueradeâ CD cover.
One (1) autographed The Jacksons â2300 Jackson Stâ CD; autograph by Jermaine Jackson.
One (1) autographed Nuyorican Soul CD; autograph by George Benson.
One (1) autographed Heavy D âWaterbed Hevâ 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 Lilâ Kim.
Learn more about Lisa G. and her contributions to Hip Hop culture here:Â lisag.com
THE WAHIDA CLARK STREET LIT COLLECTION
(Wahida Clark)
âEvery Thug Needs A Lady, Raw & Uncut,â by Wahida Clark, 1st Edition, Black Print Publishing, 2003.Â
April 4, 2004 Letter from Wahida Clark to publisher detailing some of the plot points to âEvery Thug Needs A Lady.âÂ
âThugs and the Women Who Love Them,â by Wahida Clark, 1st Edition, 2003.Â
Kensington Publishing Corp. Agreement, dated March 14, 2005.Â
âThug Matrimonyâ by Wahida Clark, Dafina, 2007.Â
âThugs and the Womem Who Love Themâ by Wahida Clark, Kensington, Reprint Edition, 2005.Â
“Justify My Thugâ by Wahida Clark, Cash Money Content, 2011.Â
âHonor Thy Thugâ by Wahida Clark, Cash Money Content, Original Edition, 2013.Â
âThug Luvinââ by Wahida Clark, Grand Central Publishing, 2009.Â
âThugs Sevenâ by Wahida Clark, Wahida Clark Presents Publishing, LLC, 2019.Â
Publishing Agreement between Cash Money Content, LLC and Wahida Clark, December 13, 2011.Â
âBlack Expressionsâ April 2007 Book Club Catalogue featuring Wahida Clarkâs Thugs and The Women Who Love Them, Every Thug Needs a Lady, and Thug Matrimony.Â
Black Print Publishing Inc. Statement of Account detailing Orders and Sales of âEvery Thug Needs A Ladyâ 1st Print Run; March 17, 2004.Â
Photocopy of November 2, 2004 email from Martha Stewartâs personal assistant regarding Stewart and Clarkâs meeting in Alderson, West Virginia Federal Prison Camp.Â
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:Â wclarkpublishing.com
You can also join Wahida Clark and Grandmaster CAZ in the #PASSTHEEMIC Challenge to celebrate their new book here:Â #PASSTHEEMIC
THE JANETTE BECKMAN PHOTOGRAPHY COLLECTION
(Janette Beckman)
KURTIS BLOW, Album cover, New York City 1986, 23 x 23â print mounted on foam core.Â
MELE MEL, Album cover shoot, New York City 1988, 23 x 23â print mounted on foam core.Â
ERIC B & RAKIM, New York City 1987, 23 x 23â print mounted on foam core.Â
BDP_ KRS1 & SCOTT LA ROCK, New York City 1987, 23 x 23â print mounted on foam core.Â
DADDY O, Brooklyn 1990, 16 x 24â print mounted on foam core.Â
FAB FIVE FREDDY AND RAMMELLZEE, London 1982, 15 x 19â print mounted on foam core.Â
LOVEBUG STARSKI, New York City 1986, 24 X 16â print mounted on foam core.Â
ROXANNE SHANTE, New York City1987,18 X 24: print mounted on foam core.Â
SALT-N-PEPA, New York City 1987, 30 X 30â print mounted on foam core.Â
RUN DMC & POSSE, Hollis Queens, 1984, 30 X 30â print mounted on foam core.Â
WOMEN RAPPERS, New York City 1988, 30 X 30â print mounted on foam core.Â
TRIBE CALLED QUEST, New York City 1990, 30 X 30â print mounted on foam core.Â
GRAND MIXER DST, London 1982, 15.5 X 23.5â print mounted on foam core.
Learn more about Janette Beckman and her amazing contributions to Hip Hop culture here:Â janettebeckman.com
THE GOLDEN ERA COLLECTION
(Eric Chambers)
âMy Hat Is Like A Sharkâs Fin,â watercolors, ink pen, acylics on draft paper, 72 x 72 inch, by Eric Chambers; 2021.
âBlack Steel In The Hour of Chaos,â oil pastel, construction paper on canvas, 24 x 48 inch, by Eric Chambers; 2021.
âA Word From Our Sponsor,â construction paper, oil pastel, acrylics on canvas, 48 x 60 inch, by Eric Chambers; 2021.
âCharon Traveling Down The Bronx River Styx,â construction paper, oil pastel on canvas, 48 x 36 inch, by Eric Chambers; 2021.
âCritical Beatdown (Ultramagnetic MCs),â construction paper, oil pastel on canvas, 20 x 16 inch, by Eric Chambers; 2021.
âLong Live the Kane (Big Daddy Kane),â construction paper, oil pastel on canvas, 20 x 16 inch, by Eric Chambers; 2021.
âOne For All (Brand Nubian)â construction paper, oil pastel on canvas, 20 x 16 inch, by Eric Chambers; 2021
THE LUIS URIONDO COLLECTION
(Luis Uriondo)
Gray Disney âHip Hop, Canât Stop Wonât Stop, South Bronxâ graphic t-shirt depicting Donald Duck, Goofy and Mickey Mouse dressed in Hip Hop inspired fashion; size small.
Grandmaster Flash ReAction Figure; Super7 3.75â articulated figure.
Every donor is a pioneer, and weâre spotlighting some of these generous people. Learn more about Luis Uriondo here.
THE db COLLECTION
(David L. Bushelle)
Delicious Vinyl promotion âFunky Cold Medinaâ bottle from Tone Locâs 1989 single.
THE GF ANON COLLECTION
(Keith Willis II)
Signed âCanvas Of A Radiant Childâ CD by GF Anon, Limited Edition, 2020.
Signed âInshallah XXVII: Finding Selfâ 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:Â gfanon.bandcamp.com
Please follow GF Anon on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, SoundCloud and YouTube.
THE WAX POETICS COLLECTION
(Wax Poetics)
Nine (9) issues of Wax Poetics, Volume 1: Issues 5, 17, 26, 27, 51, 51 Alt., 54, 64 and 65.
Learn more about the music collectors’ platform at waxpoetics.com.
THE DailyRapFacts (2020-2021) COLLECTION
(Ope Odumakin)
DailyRapFacts Rap Dictionary, W 5.5â x L 8.5âx D 0.78,â edited by Israel Odumakin.
DailyRapFacts 100 Hip Hop Facts (1973-2000) hardcover book, 10âW x 13âL.
One (1) DailyRapFacts black RHYMEBOOK, W5.7â x L8.25.â
One (1) DailyRapFacts red RHYMEBOOK, W5.7â x L8.25.â
DailyRapFacts Rap Trivia Game (set of 200 cards).
DailyRapFacts Rap Scores, A Rap/Hip-Hop Gradebook, W4.9â x L6.9.â
Every donor is a pioneer, and weâre spotlighting some of these generous people. Learn more about Ope Odumakin here.
You can get news, facts, lists, and merchandise at dailyrapfacts.com.
THE NOMAD CARLOS COLLECTION
(Damon Harrison)
Signed âElement Of Surprizeâ vinyl by Nomad Carlos, 2021.
âThe Psycheâ EP CD by Nomad Carlos X The Artivist, 2020.
Every donor is a pioneer, and weâre 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:Â nomadcarlos.bandcamp.com
Follow Nomad Carlos on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, SoundCloud and YouTube.
THE HELEN L. COLLEN PHOTOGRAPHY COLLECTION
(Helen Collen Photography, LLC)
THE MR. WAVE COLLECTION
(Tony "Mr. Wave" Wesley)
âBreaking Moves By The New York City Breakersâ Poster
âBreakdance, The Best Music for Breakingâ Vinyl LP, 1984.
Learn about Mr. Wave and his contributions to Hip Hop here: mrwavedance.com
THE MARK GREEN COLLECTION
(Mark Green)
Photograph by Mark Green of Kurtis Blow, 1980
The Adventures of Grandmaster Flash, My Life, My Beats by David Ritz and Grandmaster Flash, 2008 hardcover copy
Numark Studio Audio Master, Stereo Pre-Amp Control Center DM-1550
One (1) red Grand Master Flash âGMFâ hat
One (1) âAbove the Rimâ movie poster, 40âx 27â
One (1) âTrue Pioneers of Black Historyâ Bud Light framed poster, 34âx 26â
âHot Rap Singlesâ Plaque âPresented to Mark Green â Sincere thanks for your support in helping make UMCâs âBlue Cheesâ a #1 Successâ from EMI
THE LESVIA CASTRO COLLECTION
(Lesvia Castro)
Def Jam 30 Recordings Box Set with Six (6) vinyl records
THE RICHARD VAUGHN COLLECTION
(Richard Vaughn)
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)
âSteady Mobbin’â vinyl by Ice Cube
âLive Like The Other Half Doâ vinyl by London Posse
Follow Richard on Twitter.
Read about Richard and his donation here: MERTHYRâS PLACE IN NEW YORKâS HIP HOP HISTORY.
THE NOH8TIN COLLECTION
(Noah Haytin)
C-Murder (Oakland, CA; 1994), 8âł x 10âł high quality glossy black & white photo print; photographer: Noah Haytin
E-40 Studio Shot (1992), 8âł x 10âł high quality glossy color photo print; photographer: Noah Haytin
The Real Untouchables âTell Them Whatâs Going Onâ Cover Shoot; (Richmond, CA; 1992), 8âł x 10âł high quality glossy color photo print; photographer: Noah Haytin.
âLunizâ 24â x 18â full color logo poster; 2021
Learn more about NOH8TIN and his work on his website, Instagram, and Discogs.
THE SOHO HOUSE COLLECTION
(Soho House & Co.)
Five (5) Installations used at a Soho House x UHHM event including Paulâs Boutique, Listening Station Map Wall, Subway Cart/Street Art, Disco Fever & Park Jam
âHip Hop Takes Over Americaâ mural by Danielle Mastrion
Oversized Aerosol Spray Cans with art by Danielle Mastrion
Learn more about The Soho House here: sohohouse.com
THE RAH DELUXE COLLECTION
(Ryan Anderson)
Personalized âRah,â âGrandmaster Caz Entertainmentâ Black Leather Vest that was worn in the âRah Deluxe â Monster Jamâ video released in 2016
Learn more about Rah Deluxe and his donation in his interview with UHHM: From Baltimore to the Bronx to Everywhere: Savior of Hip Hop Donates to UHHM
Watch the Monster Jam video on YouTube.
THE PULL YOUR CARD COLLECTION
(Harold V. Lee)
Two (2) decks of Pull Your Card Music Trivia Hip Hop Edition
Learn about the Pull Your Card Hip Hop Trivia game here: pullyourcardtrivia.com
If you buy a deck using the code UHHM, you will get 10% off, and a donation of $1.50 will be made to the Universal Hip Hop Museum.
THE MICHAEL SOMMA, JR. COLLECTION
(Michael Somma, Jr.)
The Source Magazine, June 1998 Cover
Eight (8) various Hip Hop Stickers
Flyer â Lyricist Lounge Show, June 21, 2001
THE TAYLOR GOLONKA COLLECTION
(Taylor Golonka)
Framed âBOOGALOO SHRIMP” â Documentary 36â x 48â 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) âBOOGALOO SHRIMP â Documentaryâ DVD
Learn about Taylor Golonka, Michael Chambers, and the Boogaloo Shrimp Documentary here: boogalooshrimpdocumentary.com
Learn about Taylor Golonka and his donation here: Documenting Hip Hop History: From the Broom to the Ceiling, Taylor Golonka Documents Michael Chambers’s Contributions to the Culture
DA GREAT DEITY DAH COLLECTION
THE JOHN AMBROSE COLLECTION
(John Ambrose)
The Gospel Of Hip Hop, by KRS One, signed by Kool Herc & KRS One
THE JOVAN LANDRY COLLECTION
(Jovan Landry)
Two signed (2) copies of Jovan Landryâs âSynergyâ CD
âSynergy is the first all women produced, performed and engineered Hip Hop album.â â Jovan Landry.Â
Learn more about Jovan Landry and “Synergy” here: jovanlandry.com
THE B.A. IRVIN COLLECTION
(Brian Allen Irvin)
Signed Original Artwork by Brian Irvin: âErmias the Greatâ; hand torn direct UV print on Arches Paper 36/36: 8âx10â
Learn about Brian, his art, and his donation his interview with UHHM: Being You is Revolutionary: Brian Allen Irvin, Nipsey Hussle, and Dedication.
See more of Brian’s work on his website and on Behance.
THE THOMAS LAU COLLECTION
(Thomas Lau)
Nine (9) various 12âł 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 TODD SMITH COLLECTION BY RICH BERRIOS
(Rich Berrios)
Todd Smith âThe âLâ Jeanâ 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 / âLine Sheetâ; 2007/8
Every donor is a pioneer, and weâre spotlighting some of these generous people. Learn more about Rich Berrios here.
THE BORBAY COLLECTION
(Jason "BORBAY" Borbet)
Original Artwork by Borbay: âDiddyâ; Acrylic & Collage Canvas: 30âłx30âłx1.5âł
Original Artwork by Borbay: âEminemâ; Acrylic & Collage Canvas: 30âłx30âłx1.5âł
Learn about the original artwork in THE BORBAY COLLECTION here: Layers of Hip Hop: Fine Artist, Borbay, Donates Two of His Collage-Style Pieces to the UHHMÂ
Be sure to learn more about BORBAY here: borbay.com
THE LIFE IS ĐŻAW COLLECTION
(Sulaiman Jenkins & Mutah Beale)
A signed copy of the Life is ĐŻAW: The Story of a Reformed Outlaw (Dio Press Inc, New York, 2021).
Learn about Sulaiman Jenkins, Mutah âNapoleonâ Beale, and Life is ĐŻAW in their interview with UHHM:Â Still Raw, Still Remarkable: Mutah Beale and Sulaiman Jenkins are Hip Hop, Whether or Not They Still Listen to Beats.
Buy their book here: diopress.com/life-is-raw
THE MASA THE THUNDER WOLF COLLECTION
(Masahiro Ito)
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, âLet Me Explainâ Press Biography
âLet Me Explainâ vinyl by Mysterme & DJ 20/20
Mysterme & DJ 20/20 Promo Sticker
DJ 20/20 Bio Press Photo Nos. 1-6, Signed
âAround Da Hoodz in 80 Dayzâ presented by DJ 20/20 CD
âPlaytimeâs Overâ 12â Single vinyl by Mysterme & DJ 20/20
âUnsolved Mystermeâ 12â Single vinyl by Mysterme & DJ 20/20
Check out the discography of Mysterme & DJ 20/20 here: discogs.com.
Be sure to check out and follow DJ 20/20 on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, SoundCloud, & YouTube.
THE SABOTEUR MEDIA COLLECTION
(Saboteur Media LLC)
âRock Rubber 45sâ DVD
âRock Rubber 45sâ Logo T-Shirt
âRock Rubber 45sâ New Era Hat
âRock Rubber 45sâ Socks
âStretch & Bobbito: Radio That Changed Livesâ New Era Hat
âStretch & Bobbito: Radio That Changed Livesâ T-Shirts (2x)
Learn about Saboteur Media and its projects here: saboteurmedia.com
Be sure to learn more about Bobbito Garcia here: koolboblove.com
THE HIP HOP BACK IN THE DAY COLLECTION
(Darren "Drez" Desscan)
Two (2) full length CDs signed by Jeru The Damaja
Seventy-two (72) CD Singles
Learn more about Hip Hop Back In The Day here: hhbitd.com
THE VERA EDWARDS COLLECTION
(Vera Edwards)
THE TIM GUIHEEN COLLECTION
(Timothy "Gravity" Guiheen)
One (1) GLI PMX 9000 Preamplifier/Mixer
Learn about Gravityâs story here: My Journey So Far: Gravity Of MathCorp
THE CHUCK D COLLECTION, PROVIDED BY GALLERY 30 SOUTH
(Gallery 30 South)
Original Artwork by Chuck D: âShirley Gets Us Readyâ; Watercolor, ink: 24Ă18 in.
Original Artwork by Chuck D: âProphets of Rage: France July 2017â; Watercolor, ink: 24Ă18 in.
Original Artwork by Chuck D: âBacked by the God of Hard Drums, Bard Wilkeâ: Watercolor, ink: 24Ă18 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 ROCKPOP PRODUCTIONS / ALBUMCOVERHALLOFFAME.COM COLLECTION
(Mike Goldstein)
Big Daddy Kane âBlack Caesarâ photo print (cover of Long Live The Kane album) by George DuBose. 12âł w x 17.75âł h, one of an edition of 250 signed by George DuBose
Biz Markie âGoinâ Offâ photo print (cover of Goinâ Off album) by George DuBose. 12âł w x 17.75âł h, one of an edition of 250 signed by George DuBose
A. Bambaataa & Soul Sonic Force photo print (publicity photo for their debut album) by George DuBose. 12âł w x 17.75âł h, one of an edition of 250 signed by George DuBose
Biggie Smalls & DJ 50 Grand photo print (1991 magazine photo) by George DuBose. 12âł w x 17.75âł h, one of an edition of 250 signed by George DuBose
Learn about the Album Cover Hall of Fame here: Album Cover Hall of Fame
THE APPLEBUM MANAGEMENT COLLECTION
(Anita Moser)
âI F*CKING HATE RAPPERSâ Pack FM T-shirt
âProduced by DJ Premierâ Year Round Records T-shirt
THE LANCE SCOTT WALKER COLLECTION
(Lance Scott Walker)
Houston Rap (Hardcover Book with Slipcase), signed by authors Lance Scott Walker & Peter Beste
Learn about Lance Scott Walker and his projects here: lancescottwalker.com
THE MATLOFF FAMILY COLLECTION
(Steven Matloff)
Sanyo C35 AM/FM Stereo Radio Double Cassette Tape Recorder
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 ORIGINAL STREET POETS VINTAGE ANTIQUITIES (1993-1995) COLLECTION
(Casey "Brick Casey" Staton)
âSkinz/Everyday Lifeâ 12â Vinyl by Street Poets; DBK Records Inc.; 1995.
âStreet Poetsâ Cassette by Street Poets; DBK Records Inc.; 1995.
âR.I.P./Make The Paperâ 12â Vinyl by Polecat; Ruckus Records; 1996.
Learn about and listen to Brick Casey’s music on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, Soundcloud, Youtube &Â Spotify.
THE KRON COLLECTION
(Frank Kron)
âShut and Rap! Tourâ June 15, Ash Street Poster; 11â x 17âÂ
âThe Was Here Tourâ December 9, The Meow Meow Poster; 11â x 17â
âProject Blowed 10th Anniversaryâ May 11, Berbatis Pan Poster; 11â x 17â
THE LEGEND OF THE CIPHER COLLECTION
(Legend of the Cipher, LLC)
GOLD Core Deck of âThe Game of Hip HopâÂ
PLATINUM Core Deck of âThe Game of Hip Hopâ
OLD SCHOOL Hip Hop Flash Trivia Deck, Volume One Deck
GOLDEN ERA Hip Hop Flash Trivia Deck, Volume One DeckÂ
PLATINUM ERA Hip Hop Flash Trivia Deck, Volume One Deck
Learn about Legend of the Cipher and their card games here:Â legendofthecipher.com
THE STIMMY STASH COLLECTION
(Infinite And Only Creations, LLC)
One (1) Stimmy Stash⢠piggy bankÂ
One (1) Stimmy Stash⢠collectible coin
Learn more about Hip Hop’s piggy bank here:Â stimmystash.com
Use code UHHM for 10% off your purchases at stimmystash.com
THE CONFUSE ART / mADurgency COLLECTION
(Christian Cordes)
âShimmy Shimmy Yaâ Acrylic Print, 60 x 45 cm (23.6 x 17.7 inch), by Christian âConfuse Artâ Cordes; 2020. Digital Portrait painted based off Al Pereiraâs photograph on the set of 1995âs âShimmy Shimmy Yaâ video.
Learn more about Confuse Art and check out his art on Instagram, Twitter & confuseart.de
THE BERNARD BECKFORD COLLECTION
(Bernard Beckford)
âWho We Be,â Oil x Pen x Ink, paper paste on Masonite board, 18â x 30â inch, by Bernard Beckford; April 2013.
Learn more about Bernard Beckford and check out his art on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin & bernstration.com.
THE PABLO ARACENA PERSONAL COLLECTION
(Pablo Aracena)
“American Vanitas,â Limited Edition framed Fine Art Print; Archival Pigment Print on 300gsm Natural Entrada Fine Art paper; 22â x 32â; printed in MontrĂŠal (Canada); November 2020.
Learn more about Pablo Aracena and check out his art on Instagram.
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 CasesÂ
Twelve (12) boxes of Hip Hop EphemeraÂ
Four (4) boxes of Hip Hop žâ tapesÂ
Five (5) boxes of Hip Hop VHS tapesÂ
One (1) box of Hip Hop music audiocassettesÂ
One (1) box of Hip Hop music audiocassettes + other genresÂ
Sixteen (16) boxes of Hip Hop magazines
Learn more about Harry Allen here: harryallen.infoÂ
THE J.O.D COLLECTION
(Stefano Marinelli)
âBeats By Design: An Illustrated Inventory of the Most Important Hip Hop Producers Vol. 1,â signed Hardcover Book by Stefano âJ.O.Dâ Marinelli; 2021.
Learn more about Stefano Marinelli and see his work on Instagram & Twitter.
THE LOUIS VALENTINE COLLECTION
(Louis Valentine)
âFACES of Hip Hop â The Renaissance,â 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 KAREN JOY COLLECTION
(Karen Joy Stewart)
Zulu News newsletter published in honor of Zulu Nationâs 19th Anniversary, November 1993; founded by Afrika Bambaataa and Karen Joy Stewart.
THE MARC BEACH COLLECTION
(Marc Beach)
Akademiksâ˘, Charcoal Grey Wax relaxed denim pants, 42 x 32.Â
meccaâ˘, Charcoal Grey Wax relaxed denim pants, 42 x 32.Â
Rocawearâ˘, Black Denim Jacket, Size: XXXL.Â
Rocawearâ˘, 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:Â life-101.org
THE CEY ADAMS | JANETTE BECKMAN âIceland MashUpsâ COLLECTION
(Janette Beckman & Cey Adams)
JANETTE BECKMAN | CEY ADAMS, âChuck D,â New York City 1987/2015, 59â X 80â Canvas, Signed.Â
JANETTE BECKMAN | CEY ADAMS, âFlavor Flav,â New York City 1987/2015, 60â X 78â Canvas, Signed.
Learn more about Janette Beckman and Cey Adams and their collaboration here:Â The Mash Up
THE DUST MONKEY COLLECTION
(Danny Savage)
Davy D. promotional postcard for Davyâs Ride; 1987.Â
Beastie Boys Some Old Bullshit promotional postcard from Grand Royal record label.Â
Run DMC World Tour Picture Book; 1986.Â
Run DMC Tougher Than Leather Picture Book; 1987.Â
Beastie Boys Licensed to Ill Tour Picture Book; 1987. Â
LL Cool J Nitro World Tour Picture Book; 1989-1990.Â
Yo MTV Raps Trading Cards, Pro Set, 1991.
Every donor is a pioneer, and weâre spotlighting some of these generous people. Learn more about Danny Savage here.
THE CHRISTIAN PANIAGUA ART COLLECTION
(Christian Paniagua)
âRakim,â fine Art Print on canvas, 20â x 26â, January 28, 2022; printed in New York, New York, February 22, 2022.Â
âBiz Markie,â fine Art Print on canvas, 30â x 23â, July 16, 2021; printed in New York, New York, January 28, 2022.
Learn more about Christian Paniagua and check out his art at cpaniagua.art
Every donor is a pioneer, and weâre spotlighting some of these generous people. Learn more about Christian here.