Je3321Ab

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 50th anniversary. “Hip-hop culture has transcended language, race, and age,” the Senate majority leader said in an exclusive statement obtained by theGrio, “in addition to geographic and socioeconomic barriers.” The …

Senator Schumer and KRS-One honor the birthplace of hip-hop for its 50th anniversary Read More »

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 is turning 50 years old this year, and perhaps no one is more astonished at its staying power than the artists who pioneered the genre. During the Essence Festival of …

Ice-T and KRS-ONE Blast the Current State of Hip-Hop: ‘It’s Time for This Generation to Get a Hold of Itself’ Read More »

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 of the genre. The legacy emcee will lead a series of community-based programs, including a masterclass in Hip-Hop, launching Birthplaceofhiphop.nyc. “The 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop is a global movement that speaks …

KRS-One Moves Into 1520 Sedgwick To Celebrate Hip-Hop’s 50th Anniversary Read More »

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 teacher. According to several reports, the Criminal Minded MC is returning to the community center at 1520 Sedwick in the Bronx. Through KRS-One’s Birthplaceofhiphop.nyc, the Boogie Down Productions member will organize programs at 1520 …

KRS-ONE BRINGS HIP-HOP HISTORY TO THE PEOPLE, SPECIFICALLY TO ITS FOUNDATION AT 1520 SEDGWICK AVENUE Read More »

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 course. As you may already know, Monday, May 8th to Friday, May 12th 2023, I will be teaching a series of Hip Hop Kultural Specialist courses at The 1520 Community …

Take The Hip Hop Kultural Specialist course Read More »

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 world to put their unique stamp on a commemorative logo for this summer’s golden anniversary. Contest officials told the Bronx Times that they are currently seeking a fourth judge role, …

Creatives, NYC’s hip-hop royalty is seeking a logo for genre’s golden anniversary. Here’s how to enter. Read More »

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 and dismiss foolishness. Why? Because in the atomic structure of Hip-Hop, he declared, “I AM THE NUCLEUS.” Creeping up on 30 years since the release of that album, KRS, because …

50 years strong: Hip-Hop from the physical, metaphysical, philosophical, and spiritual realms Read More »

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 pioneer is launching Birthplaceofhiphop.nyc, a new initiative where the Boogie Down Productions member will lead a series of community-based programs where the genre was created at 1520 Sedgwick Avenue in The …

KRS-One Moves Into 1520 Sedgwick, the Birthplace of Hip-Hop, to Celebrate 50th Anniversary Read More »

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 Hop’s legendary pioneer, activist, author and philosopher, KRS-One will return back to where Hip Hop began, to the Community Center of 1520 Sedgwick. Launching Birthplaceofhiphop.nyc, KRS-One will lead a series …

KRS-One moves into the Birthplace of Hip Hop, 1520 Sedgwick to prepare for the 50th Anniversary Read More »