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Photograph by:

Michael Benabib, American, born 1962  Search this

Subject of:

LL Cool J, American, born 1968  Search this

Medium:

ink on paper

Dimensions:

H x W (Sheet): 17 1/16 × 11 in. (43.3 × 27.9 cm)

H x W (Image): 11 15/16 × 8 7/16 in. (30.3 × 21.5 cm)

Type:

portraits

inkjet prints

Place captured:

Hollis, Queens, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America

Date:

1993

Topic:

African American  Search this

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Hip-hop (Music)  Search this

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Credit Line:

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number:

2015.132.95

Restrictions & Rights:

© Michael Benabib

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Collection title:

Eyejammie Hip-Hop Photography Collection

Classification:

Media Arts-Photography

Data Source:

National Museum of African American History and Culture

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd59c959575-8cdc-4a83-9bf7-1b7d1b2eb4f3

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edanmdm:nmaahc_2015.132.95

Photograph by:

Michael Benabib, American, born 1962  Search this

Subject of:

LL Cool J, American, born 1968  Search this

DJ Bobcat, American, born 1967  Search this

E-Love, American  Search this

Cut Creator, American  Search this

Medium:

ink on paper

Dimensions:

H x W (Sheet): 10 15/16 × 14 1/8 in. (27.8 × 35.9 cm)

H x W (Image): 9 1/2 × 12 in. (24.2 × 30.5 cm)

Type:

portraits

inkjet prints

Place captured:

New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America

Date:

1987

Topic:

African American  Search this

Actors  Search this

Fashion  Search this

Hip-hop (Music)  Search this

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Credit Line:

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number:

2015.132.96

Restrictions & Rights:

© Michael Benabib

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Collection title:

Eyejammie Hip-Hop Photography Collection

Classification:

Media Arts-Photography

Data Source:

National Museum of African American History and Culture

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5d6e84b9e-7a91-4698-8a42-9ee11a838c22

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmaahc_2015.132.96

Photograph by:

Harry Allen, American, born 1964  Search this

Subject of:

LL Cool J, American, born 1968  Search this

Def Jam Recordings, American, founded 1984  Search this

Manhattan Center for Science and Mathematics, American, founded 1943  Search this

Medium:

silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper

Dimensions:

H x W (Sheet): 10 1/2 × 13 15/16 in. (26.6 × 35.4 cm)

H x W (Image): 8 9/16 × 12 7/8 in. (21.8 × 32.7 cm)

Type:

gelatin silver prints

Place captured:

East Harlem, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America

Date:

1984

Topic:

African American  Search this

Actors  Search this

Education  Search this

Hip-hop (Music)  Search this

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Credit Line:

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number:

2015.132.44.1

Restrictions & Rights:

© Harry Allen

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Collection title:

Eyejammie Hip-Hop Photography Collection

Classification:

Media Arts-Photography

Data Source:

National Museum of African American History and Culture

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5e01e353e-2820-4877-97ce-3dd197cff531

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmaahc_2015.132.44.1

Photograph by:

Harry Allen, American, born 1964  Search this

Subject of:

LL Cool J, American, born 1968  Search this

Def Jam Recordings, American, founded 1984  Search this

Manhattan Center for Science and Mathematics, American, founded 1943  Search this

Medium:

silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper

Dimensions:

H x W (Sheet): 10 7/8 × 13 15/16 in. (27.7 × 35.4 cm)

H x W (Image): 8 9/16 × 12 7/8 in. (21.8 × 32.7 cm)

Type:

gelatin silver prints

Place captured:

East Harlem, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America

Date:

1984

Topic:

African American  Search this

Actors  Search this

Education  Search this

Hip-hop (Music)  Search this

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Credit Line:

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number:

2015.132.44.4

Restrictions & Rights:

© Harry Allen

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Collection title:

Eyejammie Hip-Hop Photography Collection

Classification:

Media Arts-Photography

Data Source:

National Museum of African American History and Culture

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd52421f97a-5223-408c-b634-5e765500e67f

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmaahc_2015.132.44.4

Printed by:

Unidentified  Search this

Subject of:

Run-D.M.C., American, 1981 - 2002  Search this

Whodini, American, founded 1981  Search this

LL Cool J, American, born 1968  Search this

Medium:

ink on paper (fiber product)

Dimensions:

H x W: 6 3/4 × 4 3/16 in. (17.2 × 10.6 cm)

Type:

fliers (printed matter)

Place depicted:

Oakland, Alameda County, California, United States, North and Central America

Date:

1986

Topic:

African American  Search this

DJs (Musicians)  Search this

Hip-hop (Music)  Search this

Nightlife  Search this

Rappers (Musicians)  Search this

Urban life  Search this

Credit Line:

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number:

2020.38.2.6

Restrictions & Rights:

Public domain

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Classification:

Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements

Data Source:

National Museum of African American History and Culture

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd56e730563-aced-4f44-a1dc-5469f5ef782e

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmaahc_2020.38.2.6

Designed by:

Unidentified  Search this

Printed by:

Unidentified  Search this

Distributed by:

Sound two Productions, American  Search this

Kiss 98.7, American, founded 1972  Search this

Subject of:

Kool DJ Red Alert, American, born 1956  Search this

Sparky D, American  Search this

Master Don and the Death Committee, American  Search this

Boo-Ski, American  Search this

MasterDon, American  Search this

Keith KC, American  Search this

Pebblee Poo, American  Search this

Johnny Rodriguez, American  Search this

LL Cool J, American, born 1968  Search this

Ralphola Taylor Center YMCA, American  Search this

Medium:

ink on paper (fiber product)

Dimensions:

H x W: 10 7/8 × 8 7/16 in. (27.6 × 21.4 cm)

Type:

fliers (printed matter)

Place used:

Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States, North and Central America

Date:

March 16, 1985

Topic:

African American  Search this

Break dancing  Search this

Design  Search this

DJs (Musicians)  Search this

Film  Search this

Graphic design  Search this

Hip-hop (Music)  Search this

Hollywood (Film)  Search this

Nightlife  Search this

Rappers (Musicians)  Search this

Urban life  Search this

Credit Line:

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number:

2020.38.2.10

Restrictions & Rights:

Unknown - Restrictions Possible

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Classification:

Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements

Data Source:

National Museum of African American History and Culture

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5547689db-fd08-43f5-8371-e219e633ebb3

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmaahc_2020.38.2.10

Photograph by:

Unidentified  Search this

Subject of:

LL Cool J, American, born 1968  Search this

Russell Simmons, American, born 1957  Search this

Rolling Stone, American, founded 1967  Search this

Created by:

Bill Adler, American, born 1951  Search this

Medium:

dye and photographic gelatin on photographic paper

Dimensions:

H x W (Sheet): 14 1/16 × 10 15/16 in. (35.7 × 27.8 cm)

H x W (Image): 14 1/16 × 8 1/16 in. (35.7 × 20.5 cm)

Type:

chromogenic color prints

portraits

Date:

February 23, 1986

Topic:

African American  Search this

Actors  Search this

Business  Search this

Fashion  Search this

Hip-hop (Music)  Search this

Mass media  Search this

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Photography  Search this

Rappers (Musicians)  Search this

Credit Line:

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number:

2015.132.1

Restrictions & Rights:

Unknown - Restrictions Possible

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Collection title:

Eyejammie Hip-Hop Photography Collection

Classification:

Media Arts-Photography

Data Source:

National Museum of African American History and Culture

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5c283ff78-1bc6-4498-8aa3-f36c9e77b03b

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmaahc_2015.132.1

Photograph by:

Al Pereira, American, born 1963  Search this

Subject of:

LL Cool J, American, born 1968  Search this

Beacon Theatre, American, founded 1929  Search this

Printed by:

Bill Adler, American, born 1951  Search this

Medium:

silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper

Dimensions:

H x W (Sheet): 13 7/8 × 10 15/16 in. (35.2 × 27.8 cm)

H x W (Image): 12 15/16 × 8 5/8 in. (32.9 × 21.9 cm)

Type:

gelatin silver prints

Place captured:

New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America

Date:

May 1, 1991; printed 2003

Topic:

African American  Search this

Actors  Search this

Hip-hop (Music)  Search this

Musicians  Search this

Photography  Search this

Rappers (Musicians)  Search this

Credit Line:

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number:

2015.132.290

Restrictions & Rights:

© Al Pereira

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Collection title:

Eyejammie Hip-Hop Photography Collection

Classification:

Media Arts-Photography

Data Source:

National Museum of African American History and Culture

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd50d6b24f3-e4ca-4d9c-bfe6-5f06f117a557

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmaahc_2015.132.290

Photograph by:

Ricky Powell, American, 1961 - 2021  Search this

Subject of:

LL Cool J, American, born 1968  Search this

Kangol, British, founded 1938  Search this

Medium:

dye and photographic gelatin on photographic paper

Dimensions:

H x W (Sheet): 15 × 18 3/4 in. (38.1 × 47.6 cm)

H x W (Image): 9 1/2 × 14 in. (24.1 × 35.6 cm)

Type:

chromogenic color prints

Place captured:

Los Angeles, California, United States, North and Central America

Date:

1988; printed 2003

Topic:

African American  Search this

Actors  Search this

Fashion  Search this

Hip-hop (Music)  Search this

Musicians  Search this

Photography  Search this

Rappers (Musicians)  Search this

Credit Line:

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number:

2015.132.357

Restrictions & Rights:

© Ricky Powell

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Collection title:

Eyejammie Hip-Hop Photography Collection

Classification:

Media Arts-Photography

Data Source:

National Museum of African American History and Culture

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5a7949c77-d811-4a6a-bede-f850ff589c46

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmaahc_2015.132.357

Photograph by:

Roberto Rabanne  Search this

Subject of:

LL Cool J, American, born 1968  Search this

Medium:

silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper

Dimensions:

H x W (Sheet): 14 × 11 in. (35.6 × 27.9 cm)

H x W (Image): 12 × 9 in. (30.5 × 22.9 cm)

Type:

gelatin silver prints

Date:

June 1989

Topic:

African American  Search this

Actors  Search this

Fashion  Search this

Hip-hop (Music)  Search this

Identity  Search this

Musicians  Search this

Photography  Search this

Rappers (Musicians)  Search this

Credit Line:

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number:

2015.132.386

Restrictions & Rights:

© Roberto Rabanne

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Collection title:

Eyejammie Hip-Hop Photography Collection

Classification:

Media Arts-Photography

Data Source:

National Museum of African American History and Culture

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd59f29ed1d-ab5e-4fa5-b520-c87ae783183b

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmaahc_2015.132.386

Photograph by:

Harry Allen, American, born 1964  Search this

Subject of:

LL Cool J, American, born 1968  Search this

Def Jam Recordings, American, founded 1984  Search this

Manhattan Center for Science and Mathematics, American, founded 1943  Search this

Medium:

silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper

Dimensions:

H x W (Sheet): 10 1/2 × 13 15/16 in. (26.6 × 35.4 cm)

H x W (Image): 8 5/8 × 12 15/16 in. (21.9 × 32.8 cm)

Type:

gelatin silver prints

Place captured:

East Harlem, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America

Date:

1984

Topic:

African American  Search this

Actors  Search this

Education  Search this

Hip-hop (Music)  Search this

Musicians  Search this

Photography  Search this

Rappers (Musicians)  Search this

Credit Line:

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number:

2015.132.44.2

Restrictions & Rights:

© Harry Allen

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Collection title:

Eyejammie Hip-Hop Photography Collection

Classification:

Media Arts-Photography

Data Source:

National Museum of African American History and Culture

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd521c03e12-5309-4971-91b9-0feaaab59b20

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmaahc_2015.132.44.2

Photograph by:

Harry Allen, American, born 1964  Search this

Subject of:

LL Cool J, American, born 1968  Search this

Def Jam Recordings, American, founded 1984  Search this

Manhattan Center for Science and Mathematics, American, founded 1943  Search this

Medium:

silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper

Dimensions:

H x W (Sheet): 11 × 14 in. (27.9 × 35.6 cm)

H x W (Image): 8 9/16 × 12 7/8 in. (21.8 × 32.7 cm)

Type:

gelatin silver prints

Place captured:

East Harlem, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America

Date:

1984

Topic:

African American  Search this

Actors  Search this

Education  Search this

Hip-hop (Music)  Search this

Musicians  Search this

Photography  Search this

Rappers (Musicians)  Search this

Credit Line:

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number:

2015.132.44.3

Restrictions & Rights:

© Harry Allen

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Collection title:

Eyejammie Hip-Hop Photography Collection

Classification:

Media Arts-Photography

Data Source:

National Museum of African American History and Culture

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5dadbdcf4-2fbb-41e8-b959-dcfd61d31c8f

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmaahc_2015.132.44.3

Distributed by:

Def Jam Recordings, American, founded 1984  Search this

Subject of:

LL Cool J, American, born 1968  Search this

Whodini, American, founded 1981  Search this

Rakim, American, born 1968  Search this

Eric B., American, born 1965  Search this

Roxanne Shanté, American, born 1969  Search this

Too Short, American, born 1966  Search this

Created by:

New Choice, American, 1986 - 1988  Search this

Medium:

ink on paper (fiber product)

Dimensions:

H x W: 5 3/8 × 4 1/8 in. (13.7 × 10.5 cm)

Type:

fliers (printed matter)

Place depicted:

Oakland, Alameda County, California, United States, North and Central America

Date:

1987

Topic:

African American  Search this

Hip-hop (Music)  Search this

Nightlife  Search this

Rappers (Musicians)  Search this

Rhythm and blues (Music)  Search this

Urban life  Search this

Credit Line:

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number:

2020.38.2.2

Restrictions & Rights:

Public domain

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Classification:

Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements

Data Source:

National Museum of African American History and Culture

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd507ce2085-0407-4e1d-866b-4253ea1481bd

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmaahc_2020.38.2.2

Created by:

Rush Communications, American, founded 1983  Search this

Subject of:

Run-D.M.C., American, 1981 - 2002  Search this

Whodini, American, founded 1981  Search this

Kurtis Blow, American, born 1959  Search this

LL Cool J, American, born 1968  Search this

Doug E. Fresh, American, born 1966  Search this

Dr. Jeckyll & Mr. Hyde, American, 1980 - 1987  Search this

Medium:

ink on paper (fiber product)

Dimensions:

H x W: 5 3/16 × 3 3/4 in. (13.1 × 9.5 cm)

Type:

fliers (printed matter)

Place depicted:

New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America

Date:

1985

Topic:

African American  Search this

DJs (Musicians)  Search this

Film  Search this

Hip-hop (Music)  Search this

Holidays and festivals  Search this

Nightlife  Search this

Rappers (Musicians)  Search this

Television  Search this

Urban life  Search this

Credit Line:

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number:

2020.38.2.5

Restrictions & Rights:

Public domain

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Classification:

Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements

Data Source:

National Museum of African American History and Culture

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5adfad316-4616-4922-a134-802a60df9fa9

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmaahc_2020.38.2.5

Distributed by:

Nubian Productions, American  Search this

Designed by:

Unidentified  Search this

Subject of:

Scott La Rock, American, 1962 - 1987  Search this

James Brown, American, 1933 - 2006  Search this

Sly & the Family Stone, American, founded 1967  Search this

DJ Kool Herc, Jamaican American, born 1955  Search this

Afrika Bambaataa, American, born 1957  Search this

Grandmaster Flash, American, born 1958  Search this

Bronx River Houses, American, founded 1951  Search this

DJ Jazzy Jay, American, born 1961  Search this

Kool DJ Red Alert, American, born 1956  Search this

Afrika Islam, American, born 1967  Search this

Melle Mel, American, born 1961  Search this

The Cold Crush Brothers, American, founded 1978  Search this

Busy Bee Starski, American, born 1962  Search this

Lovebug Starski, American, 1960 - 2018  Search this

Nasty Cousins, American, active 1987  Search this

Prince Ikey C, American  Search this

Kid Dust Shango  Search this

Easy L.G., American  Search this

Joeski Love, American  Search this

Tricky Tee, American  Search this

Grand Mixer DXT, American  Search this

Ice-T, American, born 1962  Search this

Just-Ice, American, born 1965  Search this

UTFO, American, 1983 - 1992  Search this

Kool Moe Dee, American, born 1962  Search this

Run-D.M.C., American, 1981 - 2002  Search this

Whodini, American, founded 1981  Search this

Salt-N-Pepa, American, founded 1985  Search this

DJ Chuck Chillout, American, born 1962  Search this

Ultramagnetic MCs, American, founded 1984  Search this

KRS-One, American, born 1965  Search this

The Fat Boys, American, founded 1982  Search this

MC Shan, American, born 1965  Search this

Roxanne Shanté, American, born 1969  Search this

DJ Jazzy Joyce, American  Search this

Jungle Brothers, American, founded 1986  Search this

Eric B., American, born 1965  Search this

Rakim, American, born 1968  Search this

Public Enemy, American, founded 1982  Search this

Spoonie Gee, American, born 1963  Search this

Steady B, American, born 1969  Search this

DJ Cheese, American  Search this

LL Cool J, American, born 1968  Search this

Doug E. Fresh, American, born 1966  Search this

The Force M.D.'s, American, founded 1981  Search this

Furious Five, American, 1978 - 1989  Search this

Beastie Boys, American, 1980 - 2012  Search this

Medium:

ink on paper (fiber product)

Dimensions:

H x W: 7 9/16 × 5 5/16 in. (19.2 × 13.5 cm)

Type:

fliers (printed matter)

Place depicted:

Bronx, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America

New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America

Date:

1987

Topic:

African American  Search this

DJs (Musicians)  Search this

Hip-hop (Music)  Search this

Nightlife  Search this

Rappers (Musicians)  Search this

Urban life  Search this

Credit Line:

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number:

2020.38.2.7

Restrictions & Rights:

Public domain

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Classification:

Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements

Data Source:

National Museum of African American History and Culture

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5da682c55-ee1d-4ca5-8fa6-5b86351bf209

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmaahc_2020.38.2.7

Designed by:

Unidentified  Search this

Subject of:

Whodini, American, founded 1981  Search this

Grandmaster Dee, American, born 1962  Search this

Grandmaster Jay, American  Search this

Run-D.M.C., American, 1981 - 2002  Search this

UTFO, American, 1983 - 1992  Search this

The Cold Crush Brothers, American, founded 1978  Search this

The Fat Boys, American, founded 1982  Search this

Jimmy Spicer, American, 1958 - 2019  Search this

Kurtis Blow, American, born 1959  Search this

LL Cool J, American, born 1968  Search this

T La Rock, American, born 1961  Search this

Roxanne Shanté, American, born 1969  Search this

Marley Marl, American, born 1962  Search this

Mr. Magic, American, 1956 - 2009  Search this

Stetsasonic, American, 1981 - 1991  Search this

Dynamic Force, American  Search this

Lisa Lee, American  Search this

Master Don and the Death Committee, American  Search this

Larry Love, American  Search this

Grand Mixer DXT, American  Search this

Doug E. Fresh, American, born 1966  Search this

Divine Sounds, American  Search this

Busy Bee Starski, American, born 1962  Search this

Brenda K. Starr, American, born 1966  Search this

DJ Jazzy Jay, American, born 1961  Search this

Mantronix, American  Search this

Choice MC's, American  Search this

High Powered MC's, American  Search this

Roxy Posse, American  Search this

Kool DJ Red Alert, American, born 1956  Search this

MC Debbie D, American  Search this

The Force M.D.'s, American, founded 1981  Search this

Dynamic Breakers, American  Search this

Captain Rock, American  Search this

Sparky D, American  Search this

Dynamite II, American  Search this

Strafe, American  Search this

Bobby Jimmy, American, born 1959  Search this

Ultimate 3 MC's, American  Search this

DJ Holiday, American  Search this

Master O.C., American  Search this

Krazy Eddie, American  Search this

New Edition, American, founded 1978  Search this

Soulsonic Force, American, founded 1980  Search this

Sweet G, American  Search this

Kid Flash, American  Search this

Melle Mel, American, born 1961  Search this

Newcleus, American  Search this

Fab 5 Freddy, American, born 1959  Search this

Mr. Wave, American, born 1965  Search this

June  Search this

Kano, American  Search this

Grandmaster Flash, American, born 1958  Search this

The Fearless Four, American, 1977 - 1994  Search this

Crush City Rockers, American  Search this

Bad Boys, American, founded 1985  Search this

Beastie Boys, American, 1980 - 2012  Search this

Dr. Jeckyll & Mr. Hyde, American, 1980 - 1987  Search this

Lovebug Starski, American, 1960 - 2018  Search this

Russell Simmons, American, born 1957  Search this

Donald D, American  Search this

Rock Steady Crew, American, founded 1977  Search this

New York City Breakers, American, founded 1982  Search this

Rosie Rose  Search this

Fantasy Three, American  Search this

Treacherous Three, American, 1978 - 1985  Search this

The Sugarhill Gang, American, founded 1979  Search this

Spoonie Gee, American, born 1963  Search this

Trouble Funk, American, founded 1978  Search this

Afrika Bambaataa, American, born 1957  Search this

DJ Roman Ricardo, American  Search this

The Roxy, American, 1978 - 2007  Search this

Printed by:

Unidentified  Search this

Medium:

ink on paper (fiber product)

Dimensions:

H x W: 8 3/8 × 5 3/8 in. (21.3 × 13.7 cm)

Type:

fliers (printed matter)

Place used:

New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America

Date:

May 24, 1985

Topic:

African American  Search this

Art  Search this

Break dancing  Search this

Design  Search this

DJs (Musicians)  Search this

Graphic design  Search this

Hip-hop (Music)  Search this

Nightlife  Search this

Rappers (Musicians)  Search this

Urban life  Search this

Credit Line:

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number:

2020.38.2.8

Restrictions & Rights:

Public domain

Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.

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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection

Classification:

Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements

Data Source:

National Museum of African American History and Culture

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5691eccd3-589f-47bd-9061-aae606260233

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmaahc_2020.38.2.8

Published by:

Globe Poster Printing Company, 1929 - 2010  Search this

Subject of:

Run-D.M.C., American, 1981 - 2002  Search this

Whodini, American, founded 1981  Search this

LL Cool J, American, born 1968  Search this

Medium:

ink on card stock

Dimensions:

H x W: 28 1/8 × 22 1/8 in. (71.5 × 56.2 cm)

Type:

posters

Place depicted:

Baltimore, Maryland, United States, North and Central America

Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia, United States, North and Central America

Date:

1986

Topic:

African American  Search this

Hip-hop (Music)  Search this

Music  Search this

Musicians  Search this

Rappers (Musicians)  Search this

Credit Line:

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number:

2021.16.20

Restrictions & Rights:

Unknown – Restrictions Possible

Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.

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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection

Classification:

Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements

Data Source:

National Museum of African American History and Culture

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5bc0ea367-9625-444a-83c9-948743e38221

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmaahc_2021.16.20

Created by:

Black Entertainment Television, American, founded 1980  Search this

Def Jam Recordings, American, founded 1984  Search this

Subject of:

Redman, American, born 1970  Search this

LL Cool J, American, born 1968  Search this

DMX, American, born 1970  Search this

Foxy Brown, American, born 1978  Search this

Slick Rick, British American, born 1965  Search this

Method Man, American, born 1971  Search this

Ja Rule, American, born 1976  Search this

Richie Rich, American, born 1967  Search this

EPMD, American, founded 1987  Search this

Medium:

ink on paper

Dimensions:

H x W: 24 × 36 in. (61 × 91.4 cm)

Type:

posters

Place used:

United States, North and Central America

Date:

2000

Topic:

African American  Search this

Hip-hop (Music)  Search this

Rappers (Musicians)  Search this

Television  Search this

United States History  Search this

Credit Line:

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Dwandalyn R. Reece and Maya King

Object number:

2015.239.16

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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection

Classification:

Memorabilia and Ephemera

Data Source:

National Museum of African American History and Culture

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd52ef40f32-4b5a-4565-bd1e-d036f150b6b0

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmaahc_2015.239.16

Created by:

Def Jam Recordings, American, founded 1984  Search this

Subject of:

LL Cool J, American, born 1968  Search this

Beastie Boys, American, 1980 - 2012  Search this

Public Enemy, American, founded 1982  Search this

Slick Rick, British American, born 1965  Search this

Medium:

ink on paper

Dimensions:

H x W: 13 1/4 × 10 3/4 in. (33.7 × 27.3 cm)

Type:

advertisements

Place used:

United States, North and Central America

Date:

1989

Topic:

African American  Search this

Hip-hop (Music)  Search this

Rappers (Musicians)  Search this

Credit Line:

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Dwandalyn R. Reece and Maya King

Object number:

2015.239.17

See more items in:

National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection

Classification:

Memorabilia and Ephemera

Exhibition:

Musical Crossroads

On View:

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053

Data Source:

National Museum of African American History and Culture

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5aeb335f0-4964-4c36-aee2-41d9dc86d353

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmaahc_2015.239.17

Created by:

The Box, American, 1985 - 2001  Search this

Subject of:

Def Jam Recordings, American, founded 1984  Search this

Run-D.M.C., American, 1981 - 2002  Search this

Whodini, American, founded 1981  Search this

Will Smith, American, born 1968  Search this

Jeffrey Allen Townes, American, born 1965  Search this

Slick Rick, British American, born 1965  Search this

LL Cool J, American, born 1968  Search this

Public Enemy, American, founded 1982  Search this

Method Man, American, born 1971  Search this

Mary J. Blige, American, born 1971  Search this

Medium:

ink on paper

Dimensions:

H x W: 13 3/8 × 10 3/4 in. (34 × 27.3 cm)

Type:

advertisements

Place used:

United States, North and Central America

Date:

1995

Topic:

African American  Search this

Hip-hop (Music)  Search this

Rappers (Musicians)  Search this

Singers (Musicians)  Search this

Television  Search this

Credit Line:

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Dwandalyn R. Reece and Maya King

Object number:

2015.239.18

See more items in:

National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection

Classification:

Memorabilia and Ephemera

Data Source:

National Museum of African American History and Culture

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd58d6b4fbc-1fcc-415e-8fed-60c8a25ec81e

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmaahc_2015.239.18