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A Tribe Called Quest Mural

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Paint N Pour 

ODB Mural

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Bishop Gallery

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DMX Mural

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Coffee Uplifts People 

Nas Mural

The Lox Mural

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Melissa Ramirez at River Avenue Skatepark in the Bronx 

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Nightlife

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UP NYC

Sky’s the Limit in the County of Kings, Biggie Smalls Sculpture 

Bronx Beer Hall - Belmont Photo Gallery

Byzantine Bembé: New York By Manny Vega

Manny Vega’s New York

Museums & Galleries

East Harlem

This exhibit features works showcasing the Bronx-born artist’s signature style.

Manny Vega’s New York - 2023.06.15 - EVENTS

BRIC's Celebrate Brooklyn

LL Cool J Performs “I NEED LOVE” - 1987

Wu-Tang Clan Mural

New York City’s Parks Are Critical to Hip-Hop Culture

Hip-Hop Is Tied to NYC’s Parks

Hip-Hop Parks

Public parks have been part of hip-hop since its beginnings in the Bronx. 

New York City’s Parks Are Critical to Hip-Hop Culture — 2023.08.02 — ARTICLE

Live at The Apollo: 10 Iconic Hip-Hop Moments

Hip-Hop Performances at NYC’s Apollo Theater

10 Apollo Theater Hip-Hop Moments

Harlem’s famous stage has been the site of landmark performances by Salt-N-Pepa, Lil Wayne and other hip-hop stars. 

10 Iconic Hip-Hop Moments at the Apollo Theater — 2023.09.13 — ARTICLE

How NYC Defined Footwear Culture in Hip-Hop

Check out the shoes and brands that have played a part in hip-hop fashion over the decades.

NYC Defined Footwear Culture in Hip-Hop 

NYC Footwear Culture and Hip-Hop

For at least the past 50 years, NYC has been the epicenter of footwear culture—a period that coincides with the birth and rise of hip-hop in the City. 

How NYC Defined Footwear Culture in Hip-Hop - ARTICLE 9.29.23

The Wine and Hip-Hop Festival Merges Fans of Two Worlds 

Entrepreneur Jermaine Stone, the festival’s founder, discusses the unlikely pairing of his twin passions

NYC’s Wine & Hip-Hop Festival Merges Two Cultures

Wine and Hip-Hop Festival Q&A

We talk to entrepreneur Jermaine Stone, the festival’s founder, about the unlikely pairing of his twin passions.

Wine and Hip-Hop Festival Interview

9 Hip-Hop Murals to See in New York City

Hip-Hop Murals in NYC

Street art honoring rap artists can be found across the five boroughs; start exploring them here.

Hip-Hop Murals to See in New York City - 2023.06.13 - ARTICLE

Hip-Hop Pioneer Ralph McDaniels Talks Music and NYC

Ralph McDaniels Interview

The creator of Video Music Box discusses how he got his start—and helped some hip-hop artists with theirs. 

Hip-Hop Pioneer Ralph McDaniels Talks Music and NYC - 2023.05.10

The World’s Largest Collection of Notorious B.I.G.–Inspired Art Is in Bedford-Stuyvesant

See Notorious B.I.G. Art at Bishop Gallery

This Bed-Stuy Gallery Has Tons of Notorious B.I.G-Inspired Art

Biggie fans, check out Brooklyn’s Bishop Gallery.

The World’s Largest Collection of Notorious B.I.G.-Inspired Art Is in Bedford-Stuyvesant — 2023.07.12 — ARTICLE

Visit These NYC Businesses with Ties to Hip-Hop

Hip-Hop Businesses

A number of small businesses across the boroughs have rap royalty in their DNA.

Visit These NYC Businesses with Ties to Hip-Hop - 2023.05.10

The Making of the Hip Hop Museum

Hip Hop Museum Interview

Find out what it has taken for hip-hop veteran Rocky Bucano to get the Bronx's Hip Hop Museum off the ground. 

The Making of the Hip-Hop Museum - 2023.06.15 - ARTICLES

Hush Tours Gives Visitors a Look at NYC’s Hip-Hop History

Hush Hip Hop Tours Q&A

Bronx native Debra Harris turned her love for hip-hop into a thriving business.

Hush Tours Gives Visitors a Look at NYC’s Hip-Hop History - 2023.06.15 - ARTICLES

Soul Food and Soul Healing at Shaw-naé’s House

This Staten Island soul food spot may attract celebrities, but its chef-owner pours her heart into welcoming all.

Shaw-naé’s House Q&A

Soul Food and Soul Healing at Shaw-naé’s House - 2023.05.18 - ARTICLE

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Guides & Experiences

Ol' Dirty Bastard Mural

A Guide to Hip-Hop Culture in Brooklyn, Past and Present

Biggie 1994 

Culture & History

Brooklyn

Hip-Hop 50

Hip-Hop

Hip-Hop Culture in Brooklyn

Trailblazing artists like the Notorious B.I.G. and Jay-Z came from the borough. Discover Brooklyn's enduring legacy, where rap legends and trendsetting fashion converge.

Brooklyn Hip-Hop Guide - ARTICLE 8.21.23

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Piggyback

Piggyback, from Leah Cohen (chef and owner of Pig & Khao), serves Asian-inspired bar food perfect for sharing in a funky, brick-lined space in Chelsea.

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