South Bronx
Hip-hop history and home-run hitters
Hip-Hop Started In the South Bronx
The South Bronx is famous for being the birthplace of hip-hop and graffiti, but there's also an abundance of heartfelt new offerings in the area spearheaded by locals. South Bronx native, celebrated DJ and owner of Sankofa Haus, Michael “DJ Spynfo” Eagen, shows us around the neighborhood of Mott Haven. As Eagen invites us along to explore, he connects with friends to reflect on the neighborhood’s progression from the 1970s to now. Watch to learn more.
GUIDES & ESSENTIALS
Get to know the best of the South Bronx, from the oldest continuously run NYC music store to the birthplace of hip-hop.
South Bronx Small Business Owners
These entrepreneurs in the South Bronx are reinvigorating the borough.
WHERE TO EAT AND DRINK
Bring your appetite to these must-try restaurants in the South Bronx.
ARTS, CULTURE & MUSEUMS
Find local art in South Bronx museums, cultural centers and art deco buildings.
TOP PICKS FOR SPORTS FANS
Step up to the plate and knock these must-dos out of the park.
HIP-HOP IN THE SOUTH BRONX
Experience the neighborhood’s hip-hop legacy through murals, the Bronx Walk of Fame and guided hip-hop tours.
Bronx Hip-Hop Guide
It all began on August 11, 1973, when DJ Kool Herc ignited a cultural revolution. Trace the roots of hip-hop culture and delve into how the Bronx has shaped it ever since.
DISCOVER GEMS IN THE SOUTH BRONX
Go behind the scenes of local establishments with these videos.
17 FUN THINGS TO SEE AND DO IN THE SOUTH BRONX
Add these South Bronx attractions and activities to your NYC bucket list. Get inspired through our photo slideshow.
