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From the bustling streets of Charlotte to the vibrant communities of Raleigh and Durham, we’ll uncover the cultural intersections and unique heritage that have fueled innovation and creativity within the North Carolina hip-hop scene.
May 13, 2024 · From chains to diamonds. But the early hip-hop artists didn't start out with giant gold eagles, diamond-encrusted nameplates or Rolexes. Instead, said music journalist and exhibition guest...
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Aug 22, 2023 · Below, these trailblazers share their earliest memories of hip-hop in North Carolina and what they consider their greatest contributions to the state’s hip-hop history to be.
Set against the backdrop of last fall’s We Are Hip Hop: The Reveal at Camp North End, the documentary short tells the story of how the new initiative originated and profiles the Charlotte-area artists and community leaders who came together to make the kickoff weekend possible.
1978-1988. JUNE 18-25, 2023. Join us as we relive the beginnings of hip-hop in North Carolina from the natives who lived it. Experience the early sights and sounds when rap music was first on the scene through blogs, videos, art, and audio recordings that will feature stories from the many NC hip-hop communities. The DJs.
Southern hip hop, also known as Southern rap, South Coast hip hop, or Dirty South, is a blanket term for a subgenre of American hip hop music that emerged in the Southern United States, especially in Atlanta, New Orleans, Houston, Memphis, and Miami.
Nov 16, 2023 · The Hip Hop Museum Tour will stop at Norfolk Hall (2905 Griffith St.) on Nov. 18 as part of a national excursion to share the genre’s cultural impact. The 52,000-square-foot museum is scheduled to open in 2025 in the Bronx.
