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Nyc & ‘ITSALLBLACKMUSIC Presents’

Announce Block Party Lineups And Conversations

Celebrating 50 Years Of Hip Hop

in all facets of the culture — from
OUR BUREAU
the broad spectrum of emcees and
NEW YORK, NY performers to the DJs, storytellers,
dancers, cultural content creators,
ew York City Mayor Eric Ad- and executive shot callers.
ams and ‘ITSALLBLACK-
NMUSIC PRESENTS’ have QUEENS
announced the lineups for the free “Very Necessary: A Conversa-
“5X5 Block Party Series” and live tion with Women in Hip Hop”
conversations between leaders in • Sunday, August 6, 2023 1:00 PM
hip hop. Notable events include a • LaGuardia Performing Arts Center
live conversation with special guests • 31-10 Thomson Avenue
at the Apollo Theater, Salt-N-Pepa • Long Island City, NY 11101
discussing women in hip hop at the Multimedia personality and
LaGuardia Performing Arts Center, Hot 97’s TT Torrez will moderate a
and special guest performances from live conversation between Grammy
KRS-One, Chuck D, Kool G Rap, Award-winning artists and semi-
Onyx, and more. nal hip hop mega-group Salt-N-Pe-
“On August 11, 1973, a back-to- pa, celebrated Bronx rapper Remy
school jam hosted by brother and sis- Ma, and newcomer Flo Milli at the
ter Cindy and Clive Campbell, aka DJ LaGuardia Performing Arts Center.
Kool Herc, on Sedgwick Avenue in This cross-generational conver-
the Bronx spilled out onto the street. sation will explore the global impact
That night, hip hop — and the block of Salt-N-Pepa, how women emcees
party — were born. Fifty years later, have laid the foundation for hip hop
both live on,” said Mayor Adams. “As to evolve, and the continued efforts
the birthplace of hip hop, New York to push hip hop culture forward.
City is proud to host these free block MANHATTAN
parties and events as a celebration of “A Live Talk with Special To-Be-
that spirit that started 50 years ago.” and perform free drone light shows BLACKMUSIC PRESENTS’ hon- Announced Guests”
“We are thrilled to showcase the
brilliance, resilience, and cultural honoring iconic hip hop imagery. As ors the values of peace, love, unity, • Saturday, August 12, 2023
and having fun, and pays homage to
the birthplace of hip hop, New York
• 1:00 PM
contribution that hip hop has made City will also celebrate and honor the the artists, movements, and commu- • The Apollo Theater
to the world,” said ‘ITSALLBLACK- genre’s musical and cultural trans- nities that shape the world. • 253 West 125th Street
MUSIC PRESENTS.’ “Through the formation over the past 50 years The free conversations will take • New York, NY 10027
block parties and edutainment con- through citywide initiatives, includ- place at the following locations, This event will celebrate 50 years
versations with seminal artists, we are ing a collaboration with LISA Proj- dates, and times. of hip hop at Harlem’s world-famous
celebrating the core pillars of the cul- ect NYC to create 50 murals across Apollo Theater with a live talk fea-
ture — DJing, MCing, breaking, and all five boroughs to pay homage to BROOKLYN turing a special to-be-announced
graffiti — embracing the true spirit of hip hop’s rich history and commu- “BLACK GIRLS ROCK! Pres- guest.
this art form, and engaging intergen- nity impact. Finally, the presence of ents Who Rocks Next: The Future of This moderated conversation
erational audiences in the greatest KRS-One, representing hip hop’s Hip Hop” will explore the incredible cultural
city on earth.”
longtime leadership, ensures that • Saturday, August 5, 2023 and global impact of hip hop, the
these block parties will be not only • 1:00 PM continued growth and innovation of
Events will feature an excep- a celebration of the past, but also a • Brooklyn Academy of Music the genre, and the many ways the cul-
tional lineup of renowned DJs powerful inspiration for the future of • 30 Lafayette Avenue ture has dominated all areas — from
• Brooklyn, NY 11217
this influential art form.
sports to business to lifestyle.
and seminal artists alongside ‘ITSALLBLACKMUSIC BLACK GIRLS ROCK! and In addition to the free conver-
street art installations, food PRESENTS’ is a nascent integrated legendary DJ, author, and producer sations, the free block parties will
take place at the following locations,
Beverly Bond will present a live con-
edutainment media platform and live
vendors, interactive experienc- events company dedicated to cele- versation at the renowned Brooklyn dates, and times. For more informa-
es, and educational-entertain- brating and amplifying the rich histo- Academy of Music, featuring rapper tion, visit and RSVP online.
Rapsody, actress and DJ Dede Love-
ry of the Black experience. Through
BROOKLYN
ment talks. events, storytelling, and education, lace, and newcomer Kenya Vaun. Saturday, August 5, 2023
the company explores the past, pres- This timely discussion explores the 3:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Additionally, the city is collab- ent, and future of influential genres role of women in the future of hip Fulton Street & Washington Avenue
orating with Pixis Drones to create of music and culture. ‘ITSALL- hop and the contributions of women Brooklyn, NY 11238

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