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.

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Event Details

Event Details

Concert
When:
October 13th from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Where:
The Atrium at Hartsfield Jackson International Airport

City of Atlanta and Hartsfield Jackson International Airport are coming together for a three-month concert series in the name of 50 years of Hip Hop.

City of Atlanta and Hartsfield Jackson International Airport are coming together for a three-month concert series in the name of 50 years of Hip Hop.

“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.