The city will host and sponsor events leading up to and on Hip Hop’s actual birthdate (August 11, 2023) in commemoration of Atlanta-based rappers, musicians, and creatives from over the past 50 years.

Hip Hop Elements ONE

Event Details

Event Details

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When:
August 26th 12pm - 5pm
Where:
Auburn Avenue Research Library

Artists Talk with Graff and Artists on their creative path and the Hip Hop that inspires them. Bring your own sketching and drawing tools Extra Graffiti Art materials available. Video Recording of the talk available online at a later date.

Artist Panel:

Goldi Gold

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Juan2

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BOSK-TSU

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Artists Talk with Graff and Artists on their creative path and the Hip Hop that inspires them. Bring your own sketching and drawing tools Extra Graffiti Art materials available. Video Recording of the talk available online at a later date.

Curator:

@DeltaTangoMike of @ArtIsKing_ATL

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“The South Got Something to Say”: Preserving Atlanta Hip Hop History

Date(s):
November 9, 2023 4 PM - 9 PM ET
Location:
Georgia State University Library

Come celebrate 50 years of hip hop and the launch of the Atlanta Hip Hop Archives at Georgia State University! This event will showcase Atlanta Hip Hop and feature speakers and workshops from the various elements of hip hop. Join us for special guests, trivia, DJing, graffiti, music sampling, a discussion on the artwork “The Atlanta Rap Map,” and more. Bring friends, bring materials to donate to the archives, and come ready to tell your Atlanta hip hop stories. The event will include swag, giveaways, food, and more. The event is open to the public.