Hip-hop, since its incorporation in the late ’70’s, has been a cultural phenomenon. Since hip-hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa introduced the communities of New York to break dancing, MCing, DJing, and graffiti writing, the movement has been epic. Rap artists like Tupac Shakur, Jay-Z, Notorious B.I.G, and Run DMC, among others, have become some of the most iconic artists in music history.

February 9, 2010 is yet another huge milestone for the hip-hop culture. On that date, The National Museum of Hip-Hop (NmoH) will host an exclusive celebrity fundraiser event called Hip-Hop Immortal. This event, which will be a Gala Red Carpet Affair, will take place at the M2 Ultra Lounge at 530 West
28th Street in New York City. KRS One and Chuck D are scheduled to host this celebrity filled event that will help raise funds and awareness for the museum. Some of the invited guests include: Akon, Ice T, Redman, Kid Capri, Ja Rule, The Roots, Bones Thugs-N-Harmony, and Kid -n- Play among others.

This event is historic. The main purpose of Hip-Hip Immortal is to bring knowledge of the development of the “first ever” hip-hop museum. The museum is set to be equipped with 100,000 plus of square foot space in New York City near Yankee Stadium. It will also be a community based facility as well, as it will serve for economic development, political education, and job training programs for local homeless, unemployed, and drug addict individuals. This is a remarkable feat for a cultural movement that many critics said wouldn’t stand the test of time.

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