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.
Moderated conversation w/ Mayor Dickens, Clyde Higgs (President & CEO of ABI) and Zaytoven, Bem Joiner (Atlanta Influences Everything) and Rachel Jackson (YouTube Artist Relations) on the cultural influence of Hip Hop on the BeltLine.
Moderated conversation w/ Mayor Dickens, Clyde Higgs (President & CEO of ABI) and Zaytoven, Bem Joiner (Atlanta Influences Everything) and Rachel Jackson (YouTube Artist Relations) on the cultural influence of Hip Hop on the BeltLine.
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.
