July 26th 2023.
It's time to celebrate, hip hop lovers! A 50th birthday party is being thrown for hip-hop music next month and everyone is invited. The party will be hosted by none other than hip-hop legend KRS-One and will be held at the Community Center at 1520 Sedgwick, the exact room where hip-hop was birthed 50 years ago.
KRS-One will be educating viewers on the history of hip-hop and how it changed popular culture forever. The event will include a live show, featuring performances from a variety of artists who have shaped and moved the culture forward over the last five decades. It will be live-streamed free for all to enjoy at www.birthplaceofhiphop.nyc.
What started out as a small culture created and seen in the Bronx, quickly grew to a global reach that brought millions of people around the world together. No other genre has had such a constant flow of new emerging artists that bring new elements of that spirit to light over the past 50 years.
The birthday celebration is supported by New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. They worked with KRS-One, DJ Kool Herc, Cindy Campbell, and others to ensure the protection of 1520 Sedgwick Ave by having it preserved and turned into affordable housing and a community center.
Elder Kurtis Blow Walker said, “Hip Hop is not just music; it’s the soul of a movement that will forever echo through time, reminding us to stay true to our roots and elevate our voices.”
So get ready to join in on the history, culture, and fun that’ll be shared as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop on Friday, August 11! Kicking off at 7 pm, this event is sure to be an informative one, as we honor the original birthplace of hip-hop music and the artists that have made it what it is today.
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