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KRS-One To Launch 50th Anniversary Series At The Birthplace Of Hip-Hop, 1520 Sedgwick
The Blastmaster KRS-One is returning to the birthplace of Hip-Hop to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the culture.
On Tuesday, April 25, the lyricist and historian will launch Birthplaceofhiphop.nyc, a website and in-person series featuring multiple community-based programs including a masterclass in Hip Hop curated and hosted by the Bronx native.All of the events will happen in the exact location with Hip-Hop started, the Community Center at 1520 Sedgwick Ave.
According to a press release, in addition to classes, there will also be popup exhibits that showcase and celebrate the origins of Hip-Hop. Even greater, the rapper whose real name is Lawrence “Kris” Parker, will also teach about the current era of Hip-Hop and how the younger generation expresses the culture.
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