UPCOMING EVENTS

Art of Hip Hop celebrates the unsung creatives of the culture and we invite you to come be inspired at our Museum located in Wynwood 299 NW 25th St. Miami FL. Hit that link in bio for more info! #artofhiphop #aohh #hiphopmuseum #wutang #wuwednesday #miamimuseum #hiphopculture #wynwood #wynwoodmiami #miamievents

Henry Chalfant details how he shot and the iconic trains and how he manually stitched photos together to create panoramic images of entire burners on train lines. #graffiti #graffitiart #graffitiporn #hiphop50 #hiphopculture #artofhiphop#aohh #subwayart #henrychalfant

Photography can be magic and a great photographer can freeze time and expand it at the same time. @esdrasthelusma and @cpj_is_here 📸📸📸📸📸📸 #hiphopart #hiphopartist #photography #hiphop #aohh #artofhiphop #hiphopculture #hiphop50

Last night we partnered with @monkeyshoulder for SOUNDS DELICIOUS, an evening celebrating De La Soul’s @djmaseo and @djprincepaul with an incredible dinner by Chef @amarisjones - It was announced this week that De La Soul’s ‘3 Feet High and Rising’ will be inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame and we are here to honor these moments for the culture. Thank you to everyone who came to dinner to wish Maseo a very happy birthday and celebrate!

South Bronx , South South Bronx! @janettephoto shares some dope photos of her BDP Press Release shoot. #bdp #krsone #southbronx #80shiphop #boogiedownproductions #hiphopculture #hiphop50 #oldschoolhiphop #artofhiphop #aohh

Here’s a rare glimpse into the making of the legendary Subway Art book by @marthacoopergram and @henrychalfant ! #hiphopculture #hiphophistory #hiphop50 #theartofhiphop #subwayart #80snyc #aohh #80s #graffitiart #graffiti

Another rare clip from the vault of @henrychalfant showing us an incredible piece by the legendary SEEN @graffitiloser . Graffiti will never die! #hiphopculture #hiphophistory #hiphop50 #seen #theartofhiphop #subwayart #80snyc #aohh #80s #graffitiart #graffiti

Going deep, looking inward and relating to the artist is essential for capturing the “one timeless shot”. @esdrasthelusma and @cpj_is_here #hiphopart #hiphopartist #photography #hiphop #aohh

@janettephoto Talks about the impact of seeing @futuradosmil and @dondi_the_real for the first time. #womenshistorymonth #hiphopculture #hiphop50 #hiphop #graffitiart #grafitti #hiphophistory #aohh #artofhiphop

Women’s History Month featuring @stichiz @supacindy and @thelucylopez #hiphop

@cpj_is_here drops some gems on the significance of art creating hope! @esdrasthelusma 🙏🙏🙏🙏 #hiphopculture #hiphopart #motivationalquotes #inspiration #artofhiphop #aohh

On Friday, March 15 we will honor the women of Miami’s airwaves. Hear from the voices of @99jamzmiami @thebeatmiami and @power965 all on one panel! Featuring @thelucylopez @stichiz @supacindy and art by @nicosuavalicious @didirok and @tierra_armstrong! This is a celebration you do not want to miss! Space to this event is extremely limited so head to artofhiphop.com to reserve a spot now. #womenshistorymonth #artofhiphop #aohh

Martha Cooper’s June 29th 1984 interview #graffiti #graffitiart #graffitiporn #hiphop50 #hiphopculture #artofhiphop #aohh #subwayart #henrychalfant #marthacooper #80s

In this clip @henrychalfant gives us a glimpse into his vault, showing us one of @dondi_the_real most famous works of art “Children of the Grave”. #graffitiart #graffiti #graffitiporn #dondi #hiphopculture #hiphopart #hiphopelements #hiphophistory #aohh #artofhiphop

Graffiti Rock was a hip-hop based television program, originally aired on June 28, 1984.Intended as an ongoing series, the show only received one pilot episode and aired on WPIX channel 11 in New York City and 88 markets around the country, to good Nielsen ratings. Graffiti Rock Graffiti Rock resembled a hip hop version of the popular television dance shows at the time such as Soul Train and American Bandstand. The show was created and hosted by Michael Holman, who was the manager of the popular break-dancing crew, the New York City Breakers. The episode features Run-D.M.C., Shannon, The New York City Breakers DJ Jimmie Jazz, Kool Moe Dee and Special K of the Treacherous Three. The New York City Breakers, who were fresh off of their success from the movie Beat Street, made a showcase appearance. The episode also features television and film actress, Debi Mazar and actor/director Vincent Gallo (who identified as “Prince Vince”) as dancers on the show. A segment of the show was sampled on The Beastie Boys’ LP Ill Communication. “[...] alright, you’re scratchin it right now, cut the record back and forth against the needle, back and forth, back and forth, makin’ it scratch, but let me tell you something: don’t try this at home with your dad’s stereo, only under hip-hop supervision, alright?” The show has since become an important ‘must-see’ for hip-hop enthusiasts, alongside such titles as Wild Style and Beat Street. In the video for the Non Phixion and Arsonists song “14 Years Of Rap”, a set very similar to the one on Graffiti Rock was used. In the beginning of the video the words “Graffiti Rock” can be seen and also heard in the sample. Graffiti Rock was parodied by Gnarls Barkley in the music video for their 2008 single “Run (I’m a Natural Disaster),” from the album The Odd Couple. Holman was inspired to use the title Graffiti Rock, by a live, hip hop event in the Lower East Side of New York City, created by Henry Chalfant years earlier, also called Graffiti Rock. #hiphop #hiphophistory #hiphopculture #graffitiart #graffiti #bboy #bgirl #80shiphop #aohh #artofhiphop

Henry Chalfant and Martha Cooper discuss the mysterious underground art movement and exploring NYC’s Subway graffiti culture #graffiti #graffitiart #graffitiporn #hiphop50 #hiphopculture #artofhiphop#aohh #subwayart #henrychalfant

For the entire month of march we’ve added new exhibits celebrating Miami’s super creative contributors to the culture! Check out work from @skam2official @ernivales @itsdavidcabrera make sure to see them in person🙌 #hiphopculture #hiphopart #hiphopartist #miami #305 #aohh #artofhiphop

Raekwon talks about living the dream, hip hop’s evolution & the generational impact of Wu-Tang on the culture. #wutang #wutangclan #wutangforever #raekwon #hiphopculture #aohh #artofhiphop #wuwednesday

Doze talks Rockwell Association, Rock Steady, and the Bronx Boys. #dozegreen #breaking #breakdancing #bboy #bboyworld #bboying #bboys #bgirl #hiphop50 #hiphopculture #hiphopelements #artofhiphop #aohh #rocksteadycrew #bronxboys #rockwellassociation

Shouts to @d_bo20 of the Miami Heat who stopped by AOHH for some hip hop history with his mom! #miamiheat #miami #aohh #hiphopculture #artofhiphop

See you Tuesday when tickets will be only $3.05 all day!! Check out our new exhibit with so miami hometown icons @richforever @pitbull @unclelukereal1 shot by Miami legendary photographers like @derick_g @esdrasthelusma @itsdavidcabrera plus original art by @ernivales and @skam2official - see you Tuesday!!

Doze Green shares his perspective on the evolution of B-Boying and Latin Hustle and exploring the origins of hip hop dance. #dozegreen #breaking #breakdancing #bboy #bboyworld #bboying #bboys #bgirl #hiphop50 #hiphopculture #hiphopelements #artofhiphop #aohh #rocksteadycrew

Documenting the culture has always been extremely important especially in the early days. The life span of a burner on train is very short sometimes not even making it a full 24 hours due to getting buffed by the MTA or “ragged” by another artist. If it wasn’t for the photography of @HenryChalfant and the handful of other important photographers, these incredible works of art would simply be lost and forgotten. #graffiti #graffitiart #graffitiporn #hiphop50 #hiphopculture #artofhiphop#aohh #subwayart #henrychalfant

PSA: Miami is hip hop and The Art of Hip Hip is in MIAMI 🌴☀️ @billycorben Shares his experience at Art of Hip Hop and connection of Miami to the global Hip hop 50 story #billycorben #becausemiami #cocaincowboys #griselda #miamihistory #documentary #artofhiphop #hiphop50

Many will say that being a B-Boy/Girl isn’t all about power moves but more about showcasing your signature style. Doze Green talks about the key to becoming a unique B-Boy/B-Girl. What are your thoughts? #breaking #breakdancing #bboy #bboyworld #bboying #bboys #bgirl #hiphop50 #hiphopculture #hiphopelements #artofhiphop #aohh #rocksteadycrew

Make sure to RSVP and reserve your free tickets on our site to meet @esdrasthelusma the Miami photographer who is responsible for the latest wave of visuals representing the heavyweights of the culture. Come join us to learn more about what it takes to put on for the crib with his style photography! Event starts at 6pm. 📷 📸 #hiphop #wynwood #miami #blackhistory #blackhistorymonth #305 #miamihiphop #photography

Martha Cooper reflects on the moment she realized graffiti involved a well thought out plan of execution and organization in order to hit the trains…not to mention the first time she met famed graffiti writer Dondi White. #hiphop50 #hiphopculture #artofhiphop #aohh #subwayart #henrychalfant #marthacooper #80s #graffiti #graffitiart

Cam’ron doesn’t have the right to use a photo of himself that he didn’t take. This is a great moment in favor of Hip Hop’s photographers who don’t get paid in the way musicians do but get to keep the rights to their art! Do you agree with this judge’s decision?

Mashup’s have been around since day one and a lot of people may say the whole culture was founded on mashing up styles and genres to birth hip hop. This book takes that theory and revisits some classic photography by @janettephoto and gives these classic photos a new spin! 🔥📕📗📘📙📖📚📓📒🔥 #janettebeckman #ceyadams #hiphop #hiphopculture #hiphop50 #90shiphop #80shiphop #graffitiart #graffitiart #streetart

Remembering the late DJ Eddie Cheba , one of the founding fathers of hip hop. Our prayers go out to his family. Thank you for all of your important contributions. Cheeba was part of a DJ trio in the 1970s that’s credited with laying the foundation for recorded hip-hop.

@billycorben , creator of Cocaine Cowboys, talks about how how the film became an unintentional Hip Hop Classic through bootlegging, sparking an unexpected buzz in Miami’s underworld. #billycorben #becausemiami #cocaincowboys #griselda #miamihistory #documentary #artofhiphop

Martha Cooper, one of our featured legendary photographers at AOHH sits down for a rare interview with Submarine Channel. #graffiti #graffitiart #graffitiporn #hiphop50 #hiphopculture #artofhiphop#aohh #subwayart #henrychalfant #marthacooper #80s

Thank you @papa_keith for visiting us today during #blackhistorymonth and inspiring us with your story - you took your Sunday to support our local Hip Hop community and we appreciate you. This takes a village 🖤

Watch a vintage clip of @chinobyi talking about @jamelshabazz work documenting history of urban culture, capturing invaluable moments in communities where Hip Hop was born — places the majority of the world never got to experience for themselves. Thankfully these images preserve the foundation of this culture. 🎥 @animalnewyork

Check out SKAM2, underground rapper and illustrator from Miami, discussing his experience creating the artwork for the Slim Shady LP, one of the most iconic hip hop records of all time. 💊 Check out the whole interview on @eminem.pro and follow @skam2official, a true visual innovator of the genre.

Head to our website now to secure free tix to meet @esdrasthelusma a local Miami photographer who is shaping how the entire world sees Hip Hop. His iconic photos of Wiz Khalifa to Sexxy Red juxtapose the condition of humility with symbols of opulence. Learn about his journey on February 23. #hiphop #wynwood #miami #blackhistory #blackhistorymonth

With almost 60 days on the books, a big shout out to all our visitors in these pics. If you haven’t been to Miami’s only #HipHop exhibit, now’s the time. If you have been, forward this to a friend who should know about us 🫡

Visual artists inspired by Hip Hop music every damn day. @mr.officials.llc is on another level.

@idstroy and @twojskicks check out Art of Hip Hop and reminisce…. Roll thru.

Grab your Doze Green poster online BEFORE the signing this Friday at 7pm, and you will receive it signed by the master himself. There are only 250 of these in celebration of the unveiling of the new @dozegreen mural in Wynwood for the Art of Hip Hop.

Join us all week at Miami’s premier exhibition on Hip Hop, right in the heart of Wynwood. Learn the side of Hip Hop history no one is talking about. Open today with tickets at only $12, plus children under 12 are always free. Book now! #hiphop #miami #wynwood #oldschool 🎥 @omolvideo

Photographer @mannyofmiami came to @artofhiphop50 and sat down with documentary film maker @billycorben to chat about shooting the sets of music videos at iconic destinations in Miami - The take away was that in the 90s, musicians were traveling from across the country to shoot videos here, making the excess of Miami a repeat theme in how Hip Hop showed up to the rest of the world 🌴

BTS of today’s filming of Despierta America where photographer @mannyofmiami was interviewed about his new book that he will be signing with us on Friday at 7pm. The book, CANDIDS 2, is comprehensive documentation of hip hop stars (and other familiar faces) in their candid state. We’re excited to welcome @billycorben to pepper Manny with questions about these celeb encounters — a moment you don’t want to miss. Tickets on our website now!

Legendary photographer @thereallisaleone breaks down the early years of her career as one of the only women to capture the early years of hip hop’s biggest stars. An exhibit of Lisa’s photos is on display inside @artofhiphop50 right in the ❤️ of Miami 🌴 Great video by @euronewsculture

Our first month is in the books! Up next, we’re lucky to announce @billycorben will be joining us to interview legendary local photograph @mannyofmiami about shooting world renown Hip Hop stars who have touched down in Miami. Learn more about Manny’s career and his new book CANDIDS 2 - available to get signed ($30). Tickets on our website. 🌴

Throwback Thursday: @soulsides talks about legendary photographer Mike Miller shaping the visual identity of west coast Hip Hop for the rest of the world. Enjoy these photos and more by @mikemillerphoto every day at the Art of Hip Hop. #coolio #easye #tupac #westcoast

@westsidegunn and @2raw2fail check out our handball court featuring photos taken by @henrychalfant of the earliest days of Hip Hop. Join us all week for a unique perspective on Hip Hop history like you’ve never seen before.

In case your loved ones forgot you were raised by Hip Hop, here’s our list of Top 10 Gifts from the new store that you can get yourself 1. Martha Cooper signed limited edition print 2. The Golden Era of NYC Hip-Hop Mixtapes 3. Run DMC collectibles 4. Fly Supply briefcase set 5. Hip Hop Trivia 6. Hip Hop Tarot Cards 7. Hip Hop Cocktails 8. Ice Cold: A Hip Hop Jewelry History 9. Joe Conzo x Too Fly DOPE limited edition print 10. TLC Funko Pop!

The Art of Hip Hop is now open in the heart of Wynwood: an immersive exhibition that educates on the photographers, album cover artists, fashion designers, and more who created the visual identity of Hip Hop. Be one of the first to see this new space. Can’t make it? Enjoy these photos by @lainezim 📸

SVP of Roc Nation @kodaklens gets interviewed for @bet by @c_more_gutz inside Art of Hip Hop presented by @stockx - we’re feeling extra blessed to start the week strong, ready to meet all of the incredible humans who are planning to walk thru our doors to see the new exhibit. #wynwood #hiphop #hiphop50

Trick Daddy and Trina stopped by The Art of Hip Hop, had some drinks, hit the gift shop, and jumped on stage to perform. WHAT!!!!! Right over Trick Daddy’s right shoulder is an original vintage T-shirt from his 1998 album www.thug.com - btw that URL still takes you to @slipnsliderec ✨ Tickets to Art of Hip Hop available now!

We can’t do this without the community. NORE stopped by dripping in LV and a smile, checking out our collection of ghetto blasters. 🙏🏻🙏🏽 @therealnoreaga #drinkchamps

Daymond John, CEO and founder of FUBU, swam by The Art of Hip Hop only to find a collection of incredible photos by @erinpatriceobrien in the entrance of the exhibit. A young @50cent rocked @thesharkdaymond’s brand for the shoot. All of the designers and artists like Daymond and Erin shaped the visual identity of Hip Hop which we teach about every day at @artofhiphop50 - Thank you to both Erin and Daymond for stopping by this week to meet fans and for giving us your time 🙏🏻🙏🏽 #sharktank #artofhiphop #wynwood #fubu

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air himself, @willsmith stopped by and put his mark on his spot in the exhibit. Stop by our “record store” today and learn about all the men and women who created these album covers. #willsmith #hiphop #badboys #freshprince #wynwood

It’s about the culture over here. Today marks 1 week of being open and we’ve already welcomed so many people who have contributed to the international Hip Hop movement. What’s amazing is that you can be an expert on this subject and there are still stories to learn every day. Roll thru this week and maybe you’ll run into some cool peoples 👊🏽

RAIZE spent his week creating a tribute mural on The Art of Hip Hop. Who’s up on the modern Mt. Rushmore? Easy… #odb #biggie #2pac #lefteye

Word about town is we open on Tuesday. Tickets available now!

Shout out to @trek6 for continuing to bless Miami with his Everlasting Bass murals. For over a decade Trek6 has been updating this building and providing the flyest and most elevated looking boombox mural in the world. That’s hip-hop. #muralart #mural #hiphop #hiphopculture #wynwood #wynwoodmiami

A look back at a huge highlight in our history. De La Soul’s Maseo playing a tribute set to the late Trugoy at the Art of Hip Hop in Austin. MIAMI TICKETS ARE NOW LIVE.

We all know Hip Hop legend KRS One. The Art of Hip Hop focuses on the photographers, fashion designers, album artists and more who shaped the visual identity of Hip Hop as we know it. Here, in 2007, @teacha_krsone rocks a hand painted shirt by graffiti writer ABSTRK for an interview with @50cent. This is one of many, many pieces of custom apparel that @abstrk made during this time—a long standing tradition in Hip Hop that traces back to pioneers like @shirtkingphade.

Big up to @djqbert for releasing this new vinyl record with artwork by the talented twins @osgemeos - This is a great Hip Hop collaboration that’s across borders and genres! Salute! #hiphop #deejay #wax #vinyl #graffitiart #bboy

Iconic new work by @janettephoto featuring a vintage shot of Slick Rick printed on a gold canvas with the lyrics to Children’s Story written in Jannette’s handwriting. Who knows every word? #theartofhiphop

The artists behind Hip Hop include the fashion designers who take inspiration from the streets and merge it into a performers personal style. The outfits, the car, the pose taken together create a visual identity to Miami’s own @citygirls

DJ KAYSLAY thanks HENRY CHALFANT for documenting the early days of hip hop, calling out an iconic photo Henry took of Kayslay DJ’ing at 16 years old. Sadly, we lost DJ Kayslay too soon, but thanks to special documentarians like Henry, his history is well recorded and will live on. #ripdez

Name the year… no cheating.

Famous hip hop photographer Janette Beckman calls it luck… We think she’s got a lot more going on than that! Swipe for some of her most iconic photos 📸📸

Portraits and action shots by famed photographer @erinpatriceobrien of the artists (visual and musical) who joined us at the first grand opening of our Art of Hip Hop exhibition in Austin, TX.

Check this old school trailer for the 40 year old cult classic Wild Style. Wild Style is a 1983 American hip hop film directed and produced by Charlie Ahearn. Regarded as the first hip hop motion picture, it includes appearances by seminal figures such as Fab Five Freddy, Lee Quiñones, Lady Pink, The Rock Steady Crew, The Cold Crush Brothers, Queen Lisa Lee of Zulu Nation, Grandmaster Flash and ZEPHYR. #hiphop #hiphopculture @twincharlie @ladypinknyc @leequinones @rocksteadycrew1977

From 1988 - 2004, this show contained interviews and music videos from the biggest and most notable rap artist of the time, giving the rap genre a platform to be seen and heard by mainstream viewers far and wide. The logo was created by graffiti artist Dr. Revolt who gave the show’s visual identity an authentic look and feel. @drrevoltrtw #oldschool #hiphop #hiphop50 #mtv

“Find me the biggest flag in all of Atlanta” - @jonathanmannion talking about OutKast’s Stankonia photo shoot. 🎥 @coolhunting

Graffiti legend CES draws Big Daddy Kane who began his career in 1986 as a member of the Juice Crew. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential and skilled MCs in hip hop. @rollingstone ranked his song "Ain't No Half-Steppin'" number 25 on its list of The 50 Greatest Hip-Hop Songs of All Time, calling him "a master wordsmith of rap's late-golden age and a huge influence on a generation of MCs". Elements of Hip Hop collide. @officialbigdaddykane

Artist @keo_xmen discussing the creative process behind MF DOOM’s iconic mask. #doom #ripdoom #mfdoom #hiphop #bts #artofhiphop 🎥 @frank151

Busta Rhymes counting cash through the lense of historian and hip hop photographer @derick_g — if the chain is a symbol in HH culture that you made it, Busta seems to have crushed everyone…. #hiphop #hiphopculture #hiphopphotography

During COVID, visual artist @theo.skudra filmed #Drake dancing with his @kaws companions for the video to “Toosie Slide.” Skudra directed Drake, wearing a Nike Hyperwarm Hood and ultra rare Raf Simons “Riot Riot Riot” bomber jacket. Even in quarantine, Skudra was helping shape the visuals for one of rap’s biggest star. #hiphop #hiphop50 #artofhiphop

Photographer Danny Hastings talks with Raekwon about his career shooting #wutang at the most important moments. Talks like this and more are part of our regular programming. @dannyhastings @raekwon #hiphop #hiphopculture #hiphopmusic #hiphopphotography

1998 Stress Magazine featuring a young Fat Joe on its cover told the world’s first story on Thirstin Howl and the Low Life crew from Brooklyn. Thirty years later both are globally known and loved…. But which designers, photographers, and writers put it together? We tell that part of the story and more as part of The Art of Hip Hop. This issue’s design (including the cover) was by @ebonheath of ((stereotype)). #hiphopculture #hiphop #hiphopmagazine @fatjoe

“One of the things I am proud of though, is that kind of picture led to a real rewriting of the rights of censorship and freedom of speech. I’m proud to have been a part of that,” said photog Mac Hartshorn who shot the cover of this infamous 2 Live Crew album with Andy Thurman in 1989. #hiphop #hiphop50 #miami #bootymusic

Real recognizing real. @muckrock portraits of the greats originally created for The Art of Hip Hop in Austin, TX. Tag ur fave ⤵️

Pic from The Art or Hip Hop at SXSW featuring an array of progress sketches from 1987 when @erichazenyc was perfecting @llcoolj’s iconic logo.

Kaws leaving his mark on Hip Hop with some iconic album covers: 2008 ➡️ 2020 ➡️ 2024. Which is the best?? #kaws #hiphop50 #kanye #travisscott #kidcudi

The return of our ghetto blaster wall is upon us…. These have literally travelled around the entire world 🌎 Next stop: Wynwood 🌴 #boombox #boomboxwall #ghettoblaster

“We could, in effect, make mediocre talent seem like superstars just by manipulating words, using photos, and presenting it extravagantly.” - PHASE2 speaking on the art of hip hop in @thesource in 1993. #hiphopflyers #hiphopflyer #hiphop #hiphop50 #phase2

Famous rap photographer @jonathanmannion had to offer DMX his own pants in order to convince him to cover himself in blood for this shoot. DMX ended charging his pants to the game and this became one of the most iconic album covers in Hip Hop history. #ripdmx #hiphop #hiphop50 #jonathanmannion

The first DE LA SOUL official tour merch designed by @ceyadams in the 80s. Pray to the vintage gods you get your hands on one.

Weezy as shot by @mattdoylephoto #lilwayne - Do you think the art of Hip Hop includes tattoos?

New cover of Time Out shot by @janettephoto of the iconic @saltnpepaofficial #50yearsofhiphop #hiphop #hiphop50

The bird’s the word. #tupac through the lense of photog @mikemillerphoto

Kickin it in Korea. Thank you Seoul for this opportunity to bring American Hip Hop over seas. Check out what 5 minutes looked like inside the exhibit… #hiphop #hiphop50