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National Hip-Hop Museum Celebrates The Trailblazers Of The Culture
The National Hip-Hop Museum (NHHM) is celebrating the holidays by honoring the legends of the culture.
It will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the classic film Beat Street. The celebration will include an induction ceremony, a concert, and a shopping extravaganza.
All the happenings will take place on Saturday, Dec. 28, from 5:00 to 11:30 p.m., at the historic Bethesda Theater in Bethesda, Maryland.
Jeremy Beaver, NHHM Founder and Collector, shared a statement about the importance of the celebration.
“I can’t think of a better place to hold our largest induction ceremony to date,” Beaver said.“This is the culmination of five years at the museum of intense work to preserve and establish hip-hop as America’s most important cultural export.”
Master Gee, NHHM Executive Director, will serve as emcee of the festivities. Kool Moe Dee, John Chartier, Robert Taylor, Mr. Wave, and The Treacherous Three into the Hall of Fame.
Other inductees are Marley Marl, Lords Of The Underground, Soul Sonic Force, DJ Jazzy Jay, and The Fearless Four.
Earl Ciccel, the owner of the Bethesda Theater, expressed his excitement about the event.
“Bethesda Theater is thrilled to partner with the National Hip-Hop Museum to bring Hip Hop Holiday Honors to our stage. This collaboration is a celebration of hip-hop’s rich legacy. It’s an honor to spotlight the artists and culture that have inspired generations,” Ciccel said. “We look forward to an unforgettable evening of music, recognition, and community at Bethesda Theater.”
Released in 1984, Beat Street is one of the groundbreaking films that chronicled the early days of hip-hop. Directed by Stan Lathan and set in the South Bronx, the film follows the lives of a pair of brothers and their group of friends. Elements of early hip-hop culture, such as DJing, rapping, graffiti, and breaking are captured throughout the film. Produced by Harry Belafonte, the film features an appearance by a young Ice-T.
