HIP HOP 50 Helps
Fund The Universal
Hip Hop Museum
Hip Hop 50’s expansive universe includes a charitable component connected to helping build the universal hip hop museum.
The World of #HipHop50
HSTRY x JAMIL GS, Hip Hop 50 / Nas Sweatshirt
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop, this sweatshirt features a photograph of Nas taken by @jamilgshere on the front, with the Hip Hop 50 logo on the back. On the right sleeve is a tasteful text graphic designed for the HSTRY x Jamil GS collaboration.
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Origins of Hip-Hop
"Origins of Hip-Hop" explores many of Hip-Hop's most celebrated and groundbreaking stars as they share the experiences that molded them into the legendary artists they became. Where you can stream the episodes.
Fotografiska & Mass Appeal opening night
Opening night celebration–Hip Hop: Conscious, Unconscious, a photography exhibit documenting the 50-year evolution of Hip Hop.
Slick Rick wins Grammy
Hip hop showed up and showed out with us to toast @therulernyc on his well-deserved Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. Congratulations 👑…and knock ‘em out the box, Rick!
Listen to Swizz Beatz HH50: Vol. 2 EP
Vol. 2 is described as “an ode to New York rap” and follows DJ Premier’s Vol. 1 from July 2022, with both serving as a celebration of hip-hop’s 50th anniversary this year. Listen to it here.
Podcast–The Bridge: 50 years of hip hop
The Bridge features candid discussions with an assortment of special guests, including artists and other industry figures who are integral to the half-century-long story. Among those featured on the first batch of Bridge episodes are Ice Cube, Cordae, Mary J. Blige, and Nas’ brother Jungle. Stream the podcast.
Hip Hop 50 is Mass Appeal’s love letter to Hip Hop
These collaborations are a manifestation of the company’s commitment to celebrating the culture in the most authentic and globally impactful way possible. Hip Hop 50 is activating through unique storytelling that is realized in timeless content.