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Museum Of Graffiti Announces Exclusive Product Collaborations With OSGEMEOS, CES and Atomik

By Sha Be Allah / November 22, 2023

This Art Basel Miami week, the Museum of Graffiti is set to release three exclusive collaborations with today’s top artists. These...

MoPOP Celebrates 50 Years of Hip-Hop: Sir Mix-A-Lot Honored With Hometown Hero Award

By Courtneyb / November 10, 2023

In a dedicated tribute to the cultural force that is hip-hop, the Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP) is set to...

The Art of Hip Hop: A Cultural Celebration At Art Basel Miami Beach 2023

By Courtneyb / November 7, 2023

Get ready to dive into the vibrant world of Hip Hop as the Founders of the Museum Of Graffiti unveil...

Remembering MF DOOM: A Personal Story

By Courtneyb / October 31, 2023

On the last day of 2020 the world was shocked to learn that hip hop's supervillain, MF DOOM had passed...

Mitchell & Ness Teams Up with Graffiti Legends TATS Cru for 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop

By Shawn Grant / October 24, 2023

Two legends have united to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop, and they're doing it in style. Iconic sports...

Celebrating 50 Years of Hip-Hop: Agent X’s Art Collection Takes Center Stage

By Shawn Grant / October 23, 2023

Global Art Galleries and Saatchi Art Set the Scene for Milestone Exhibition In a groundbreaking artistic tribute to the monumental...

NYC Graffiti Pioneer TRACY 168 Passes Away At 65

By Sha Be Allah / October 19, 2023

Hip Hop has taken more than a few losses and the graffiti world has not been exempt as one of...

LL Cool J and Ice-T Team Up For New Show ‘Hip Hop Treasures’

Courtneyb

June 27, 2023

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LL Cool J and Ice T’s new show on A&E will take a trip down memory lane and discuss some of hip hop's coolest and most iconic memorabilia. Deadline confirmed that the rappers-turned-actors would join fo... Read Article

SOURCE SPORTS: Victor Wembanyama Reveals to ‘GMA’ Host Robin Roberts if He Didn’t Play Basketball He Would Find a Career in Art

Shawn Grant

June 22, 2023

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In a revealing Good Morning America interview, Victor Wembanyama, the highly anticipated NBA Draft prospect, opened up about his life beyond the basketball court. Speaking with GMA co-anchor Robin Roberts,... Read Article

Designer @Monsieurblanc follows in the multi-hyphenate footsteps of Virgil & Basquiat, with Fashion, Art & Music.

Shawn Grant

June 20, 2023

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André White, also known as Monsieur Blanc, is a designer who has seamlessly merged the worlds of fashion, art, and music. With a rich background and a unique perspective, he has carved his own path in the indu... Read Article

Create What's Next: HP and Artist Germane Barnes Unveil Immersive Recycling Inspired Art Exhibit at Studio 525

HP And Germane Barnes Unveil ‘Create What’s Next’ Featuring An Ode To Director Hype Williams

Courtneyb

June 9, 2023

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Always forward-thinking and innovative, HP Inc. continues to find new ways to break the mold. HP recently collaborated with internationally renowned architect/designer Germane Barnes to unveil a very unique ex... Read Article

SOURCE SPORTS: Futura Collaborates with Michelob ULTRA to Celebrate Upcoming NBA Champions

Shawn Grant

June 7, 2023

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In collaboration with renowned artist Futura, Michelob ULTRA has unveiled an exciting limited-edition project to honor the NBA Champions and commemorate their exhilarating season. The partnership between the p... Read Article

[WATCH] Tekashi 6ix9ine Mural Unveiling in One of Mexico’s Most Dangerous Hoods

Sha Be Allah

May 25, 2023

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A mural has been painted in Tepito, Mexico City of Brooklyn rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine, and footage of the mural's unveiling has surfaced online, showing 6ix9ine in the trenches of Tepito, which is known as one of... Read Article

Nas-Inspired King Tut Sculpture Sparks Debate At European Museum

Sha Be Allah

May 25, 2023

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The Pharoahic image of Nas on his I Am LP cover has received an onslaught of negative criticism in a Dutch art exhibition, with the Queensbridge legend depicted as King Tutankhamun. The image has been shown... Read Article

Grand Opening of Museum of Graffiti’s Latest Exhibition ‘All Black Everything’ Slated for June 2

Sha Be Allah

May 18, 2023

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Museum of Graffiti, the world’s first Museum dedicated to the preservation and exhibition of graffiti art, is announcing today the opening of the first exclusively African American graffiti exhibition. Opening... Read Article

[RECAP] STEM YNN and NICEO CM Invade Scrapyard NYC Over The Weekend For The “Real Graff vs. Anti-Graffiti” Show

Sha Be Allah

April 25, 2023

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This past weekend, NYC graffiti enthusiasts as well as those lucky enough to be in town for the weekend had the opportunity to meet and greet two of the Rotten Apple's most prolific writers; NICEO CM and STEM ... Read Article

SOURCE SPORTS: Brooklyn Nets Unveil 2023-24 Nike City Edition Jersey Designed by KAWS

Shawn Grant

April 7, 2023

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The Brooklyn Nets' 2023–24 Nike NBA City Edition Uniform was released has been revealed, and it was designed in collaboration with renowned Brooklyn-based artist KAWS. This is the first time KAWS has worked wi... Read Article

Rakim Kicks Off Salaam Remi’s “Midnight At MuseZeum” Concert Series In Miami

Sha Be Allah

April 6, 2023

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A historic concert series curated by Grammy award-winning producer Salaam Remi, will open with an exclusive performance by Hip Hop legend Rakim on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at Miami Beach Bandshell in Miami, FL... Read Article

[RECAP] Q-Tip, Busta Rhymes, Black Thought, and More Pop up at Salaam Remi’s Musezeum Collection

Sha Be Allah

April 3, 2023

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This past week, Grammy Award-winning producer Salaam Remi shared the current MuseZeuM collection at a four-day event in the Lower East Side of Manhattan at Legacy NYC. MuseZeuM is a space for tangible fine ... Read Article

Museum of Graffiti Presents ‘Reduce, Reuse, Remix: Graffiti Art For A Better Earth’ On Earth Day(4/22)

Sha Be Allah

April 3, 2023

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Museum of Graffiti announces the opening of a novel exhibition presenting art works created with air pollution. The exhibit, entitled Reduce, Reuse, Remix: Graffiti Art for a Better Earth will open o... Read Article

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Ryan Henry Talks Joining Red Bull Doodle Art, Creativity, & More

Shawn Grant

March 17, 2023

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Red Bull is diving deeper into elements of creativity, partnering with some of the most prominent artists in the country for Red Bull Doodle Art. A series promoting how doodling allows creatives to let their m... Read Article

Miami’s Museum Of Graffiti Announces First-Ever Pop-Up In Austin With ‘The Art of Hip Hop’ Exhibit, Running March 10-28

Sha Be Allah

February 24, 2023

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Museum of Graffiti, the world’s first Museum dedicated to the preservation and exhibition of graffiti art, is announcing today the opening of its first pop-up ever in Austin, Texas from March 10 to March 28. T... Read Article

The Museum Of Graffiti Presents ‘Layer Cake – The Versus: Project 3’ Opening Next Month

Sha Be Allah

January 21, 2023

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The Museum of Graffiti is excited to announce a new exhibit curated by the German art duo know as Layer Cake (Patrick Hartl and Christian “C100” Hundertmark). In the group exhibit... Read Article

Happy 54th Birthday To Graffiti Living Legend COPE2 KD!

Sha Be Allah

December 20, 2022

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One of the most infamous graffiti artists of the 20th century is celebrating his 53rd born day today, and he goes by the name of COPE2, founder of the world-famous KINGS DESTROY crew. Born Fernando Carlo on... Read Article

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The Louis Vuitton x Yayoi Kusama Collab is Almost Here

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December 19, 2022

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Louis Vuitton is rolling out ready-to-wear, leather goods, accessories, and perfumes in collaboration with 93-year-old fine artist Yayoi Kusama. The partnership will be accompanied by carefully curated campaig... Read Article

Happy Heavenly Birthday To Graff’s “King Of Style” KASE 2!

Sha Be Allah

December 12, 2022

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On this date in 1958, internationally renowned graffiti legend Jeff Brown, better known as KASE 2(or CASE 2) was born in Harlem, New York. KASE 2 is one of the pioneers of the art form known as graffiti that w... Read Article

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SOURCE SPORTS: Nneka Ogwumike Talks Joining Michelob Ultra for Art Basel Activation, WNBA Free Agency & More

Shawn Grant

December 9, 2022

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Michelob Ultra took over Art Basel with a one-of-a-kind activation bringing in an interactive LED basketball court for fans to compete on. The event was to highlight the new team cans for the 2022-23 season, d... Read Article