GRAMMY MUSEUM® ANNOUNCES HIP-HOP AMERICA: THE MIXTAPE EXHIBIT PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE
PRESENTED
BY GOOGLE PIXEL, EXHIBIT OPENS OCT. 7 CELEBRATING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY
OF HIP-HOP THROUGH AN EXPANSIVE AND INTERACTIVE EXPLORATION OF THE
GLOBAL IMPACT OF THE GENRE AND CULTURE
SPECIAL OPENING EVENT TO TAKE PLACE OCT. 6, 8 P.M.
NEW ARTIFACTS FROM LIL WAYNE, SAWEETIE, PETE ROCK, AND OTHERS
ANNOUNCED; WILL JOIN PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED ARTIFACTS FROM THE NOTORIOUS
B.I.G., TUPAC SHAKUR, LL COOL J, AND MANY MORE
LOS ANGELES (OCT. 3, 2023) - The GRAMMY Museum® announces its Hip-Hop America: The Mixtape Exhibit
initial programming schedule consisting of in-person and virtual events
to supplement the exhibit celebrating the 50th anniversary of hip-hop.
Opening Oct. 7, the 5,000-square foot installation delves deep into the
multifaceted world of hip-hop through expansive exhibits on hip-hop
music, dance, graffiti, fashion, business, activism, and history,
providing visitors with an immersive experience that explores the
profound impact and influence of hip-hop culture. On display will be an
incredible array of artifacts including the Notorious B.I.G.’s iconic
red leather pea jacket, LL Cool J’s red Kangol bucket hat, and more.
Newly announced artifacts include Lil Wayne’s GRAMMY® Award for Best Rap Album, The Carter III,
Lil Wayne’s handwritten letter from prison to his fans and his family,
custom Saweetie acrylic nail sets created by her nail artist Temeka
Jackson, plus exclusive interviews with MC Lyte, Cordae and other
artists about their creative process. Additionally, a Sonic Playground
features five interactive stations that invite visitors of all ages to
unleash their creativity through DJing, rapping and sampling and is made
possible thanks to a grant from The Kenneth T. & Eileen L. Norris
Foundation.
The exhibit is made possible with the generous support of Google Pixel,
and several integrations within the space are powered by Google Pixel’s
innovative capabilities. This includes the Google Pixel Boombox Throne,
an interactive photo experience.
The Rap City Experience, part of the Sonic Playground, is a freestyle
interactive featuring Darian “Big Tigger” Morgan, host of BET’s “Rap
City: Tha Basement.” Visitors can freestyle over beats by producers
Hit-Boy, PERFXN and Schyler O’Neal, and trade bars with hip-hop artists
Reason, Nana and Nilla Allin. As part of the museum’s ongoing community
and education programming, BET and Mass Appeal will screen the first two
installments of their upcoming documentary Welcome to Rap City on Oct. 9. More details below.
Additionally, the GRAMMY Museum is
partnering with The Debut Live to present their multi-part event series
highlighting iconic hip-hop albums and the artists who created them,
including DJ Khaled, Joey Bada$$, Rick Ross, T.I., and more. The
intimate conversations are hosted by Billboard’s Deputy Director
of R&B and Hip-Hop, Carl Lamarre, in partnership with the GRAMMY
Museum/Recording Academy + Soho House, and will be available to view
beginning Oct. 6 exclusively on the GRAMMY Museum’s streaming platform
COLLECTION:live™.
The exhibit launches on Sat, Oct. 7 and will run through Sept. 4, 2024. A
special opening event will take place on Oct. 6 at 8 p.m. Tickets are
available to purchase here[SC1] . Additional programming to be announced at a later date. More information listed below.
Sat, Oct. 7:
EVENT: Careers in Music: The Nelson George Mixtape, Volume 2
WHAT: A conversation and book signing with acclaimed
author, producer and director, Nelson George, as we discuss his career
chronicling the birth of hip-hop in America and his work in the
entertainment industry.
WHEN: 1 p.m.
WHERE: Clive Davis Theater
REGISTER: Click here.
Mon, Oct. 9:
EVENT: Careers in Music: “Welcome to Rap City” Screening
WHAT: In partnership with BET and Mass Appeal, the
GRAMMY Museum is proud to host a screening of the first two installments
of their new documentary “Welcome to Rap City” followed by a panel
discussion featuring Rap City hosts and more.
WHEN: 12 p.m.
WHERE: Clive Davis Theater
REGISTER: Click here.
Thurs, Oct. 26:
EVENT: Backstage Pass: “Road to the Latin GRAMMYs®” Mellow Man Ace
WHAT: To celebrate the 24th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards®,
the GRAMMY Museum is thrilled to have Afro-Cuban rapper and Los Angeles
native Mellow Man Ace discuss his career and his accomplishments as one
of the pioneers of Latin rap, followed by a performance.
WHEN: 11 a.m.
WHERE: Clive Davis Theater
REGISTER: Click here.
Sat, Dec. 2:
EVENT: Love Your Amazing Self
WHAT: An interactive family program featuring hip-hop
musician, meditation teacher and author, Ofosu Jones-Quartey, reading
from his latest book Love Your Amazing Self followed by a
performance. Support for this program was provided through funding from
Councilman Curren Price Jr. and the New 9th.
WHEN: 11 a.m.
WHERE: Clive Davis Theater
REGISTER: Click here.
October 2023 - June 2024
WHAT: Hip-Hop Education Workshops
WHAT: In Celebration of the 50 years of hip-hop from
its origin to where the genre is today. Highlighting the golden age of
hip-hop, these lessons will provide students with a deeper understanding
of the struggles and triumphs of the genre.
WHEN: 2023-2024 School Year
WHERE: Clive Davis Theater
REGISTER: Click here.
For more information regarding advanced ticket reservations for the exhibit, please visit www.grammymuseum.org.
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