The GRAMMY Museum® Opens Hip-Hop America: The Mixtape Exhibit

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I got an exclusive a special sneak peek at an all-new exhibit at The GRAMMY Museum® themed Hip-Hop America: The Mixtape Exhibit celebrating the 50th anniversary of hip-hop before the official public opening on 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.

Lady Lila Brown backstage at the GRAMMY Museum for the Hip-Hop America: The Mixtape Exhibit Special Sneak Peek

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.

The exhibit launches on Sat, Oct. 7 and will run through Sept. 4, 2024

The GRAMMY Museum® opens its Hip-Hop America: The Mixtape Exhibit celebrating the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. 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.
The GRAMMY Museum® opens its Hip-Hop America: The Mixtape Exhibit celebrating the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. 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.
The GRAMMY Museum® opens its Hip-Hop America: The Mixtape Exhibit celebrating the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. 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.
Rapper, Reason performs at the The GRAMMY Museum® for a special preview ahead of its Hip-Hop America: The Mixtape Exhibit celebrating the 50th anniversary of hip-hop.
Backstage at the The GRAMMY Museum® with Los Angeles area rappers Reason from TDE and NaNa for a special preview ahead of the Hip-Hop America: The Mixtape Exhibit celebrating the 50th anniversary of hip-hop.

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