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Fox 5 New York – Graffiti mural at hip-hop’s birthplace sparks city crackdown
A legal fight is brewing in the Bronx over a graffiti mural honoring the birthplace of hip-hop. City officials say the mural at 1520 Sedgwick

ABC7 Eyewtiness news – Legal battle over artwork on sidewalk shed at ‘birthplace of hip-hop’ in the Bronx
MORRIS HEIGHTS, Bronx (WABC) — A legal battle has ensued over artwork covering a sidewalk shed that is widely considered the birthplace of hip-hop. The

pix11.com – Art or ad? How The Birthplace of Hip Hop became the focus of legal feud
HIGHBRIDGE, The Bronx (PIX11) — Art versus advertising — it’s the tension at the heart of a legal battle pitting an iconic institution against New

New York Times – At a Hip-Hop Landmark, a Fight Over Sidewalk Shed Art
The apartment building at 1520 Sedgwick Avenue in the Bronx is unremarkable, except for its place in history. It is where, at parties in the

THE BIRTHPLACE OF HIP HOP” UNVEILS MURAL TO CELEBRATE HIP HOP APPRECIATION WEEK
Desire Nobility One and a Collective of Graffiti Artists from the Temple of Hip Hop UnveilBanner Celebrating the legacy of Hip Hop at 1520 Sedgwick

Birthplace of Hip Hop Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Signed Limited Edition Posters
Bronx, NY, December 4, 2023, The 1520 Community Room, located at 1520 Sedgwick Avenue in the Bronx (New York), is officially recognized as a Historic

Senator Schumer and KRS-One honor the birthplace of hip-hop for its 50th anniversary
U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and rapper KRS-One are reflecting on their efforts to preserve the birthplace of hip-hop as the art form celebrates its

Ice-T and KRS-ONE Blast the Current State of Hip-Hop: ‘It’s Time for This Generation to Get a Hold of Itself’
The legendary rappers reflected on the current state of hip-hop while celebrating 50 years of the trailblazing genre during Essence Fest in New Orleans Hip-hop

KRS-One Moves Into 1520 Sedgwick To Celebrate Hip-Hop’s 50th Anniversary
vibe.com – KRS-One has announced a new initiative celebrating the 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop, moving into the Community Center of 1520 Sedgwick, the address recognized as the birthplace

KRS-ONE BRINGS HIP-HOP HISTORY TO THE PEOPLE, SPECIFICALLY TO ITS FOUNDATION AT 1520 SEDGWICK AVENUE
blackenterprise.com – Hip-hop rolls through its 50th birthday and inspires fans worldwide. The self-proclaimed ‘The Teacher’ KRS-One continues to show up for hip-hop as a participant and a

Take The Hip Hop Kultural Specialist course
Peace, and I thank you for your interest in this authentic Hip Hop Kultural Specialist course. I am KRS-One, and I will be teaching this

Creatives, NYC’s hip-hop royalty is seeking a logo for genre’s golden anniversary. Here’s how to enter.
bxtimes.com – With hip-hop’s 50th Anniversary nearing on Aug. 11, rapper and Bronx hip-hop Ambassador KRS-One is calling on creatives and graphic designers across the

50 years strong: Hip-Hop from the physical, metaphysical, philosophical, and spiritual realms
amsterdamnews.com – In the song “Rappers R N Dainja,” the Blastmaster KRS One stated back in the 9 Cinco that he will expand your consciousness

KRS-One Moves Into 1520 Sedgwick, the Birthplace of Hip-Hop, to Celebrate 50th Anniversary
sports.yahoo.com – KRS-One is moving to the birthplace of hip-hop to celebrate the genre’s 50th anniversary this year. According to a press release, the legendary hip-hop

KRS-One moves into the Birthplace of Hip Hop, 1520 Sedgwick to prepare for the 50th Anniversary
Bronx -native, KRS-One launches a Worldwide Logo Design contest at Birthplaceofhiphop.nyc and will lead programs / exhibits on location at 1520 NYC/Global – Hip