Brooklyn Library Celebrates 50 Years Of NYC Rap
New York is currently commemorating the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, a genre that originated in its urban neighborhoods and has since become globally influential. The city is hosting various celebratory events, from displaying Jay-Z lyrics on the Brooklyn Library facade to organizing a concert of rap pioneers at Yankee Stadium.
Inside the library, an extensive exhibition chronicles the journey of one of Brooklyn’s most renowned figures, tracing his trajectory from a street hustler to a respected global music mogul. The artist, known as Shawn Carter but widely recognized as Jay-Z, has candidly shared his experiences of navigating the drug trade in the Marcy Houses housing project where he grew up. Today, he is not only a billionaire rapper but also half of one of the most glamorous power couples in pop culture, alongside Beyoncé.
“The Book of HOV,” named after one of Jay-Z’s nicknames, is the title of the exhibition curated by Roc Nation, the entertainment empire founded by the artist. Admission to the exhibition is free, and it opened on Friday, attracting enthusiastic crowds eager to witness the display of memorabilia. Fans have formed long queues, with some even lining up to register for one of the thirteen Brooklyn Library cards featuring album covers from the artist.
In addition to the Jay-Z exhibition, the city will soon present another immersive retrospective on the history of hip-hop at the Hall des Lumieres starting August 2. These events are part of New York’s extensive lineup of festivities commemorating 50 years of the genre, which has garnered immense popularity and influence.
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