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An art exhibition commemorating Hip-Hop’s 50th anniversary. Mainstream narratives have flattened Hip-Hop—sanitised it for consumption, criminalised it when it tells uncomfortable truths, commodified it for profit, and stripped it of its complexity. Through visual art, film, dance, music, and dialogue, the exhibition critiques the contradictions of a world that consumes Black culture but denies Black humanity.

Why Hip Hop Matters?

Hip-Hop is more than music—it’s a cultural movement born from struggle, resilience, and resistance. Over time, the culture has been commodified, stripping away its depth and reducing it to stereotypes. This exhibition tells the story on our terms 

What to Expect:

The Rap Flow Lab

Watch tutorials from renowned “rap scientist” MazBou Q to master rhythm, rhyme, and vocal techniques. These tutorials bridge art and music theory.

The DEFIANT Ones

Watch The DEFIANT Ones, a short film tracing Hip-Hop’s journey from the Bronx to a global force. Explore its roots, milestones, and cultural impact from the 70s to today, followed by a panel on Hip-Hop as resistance, the tension between art and industry, and its global legacy.

Poetry Jam

Raw truths and rhythm meet radical self-expression in this Def Poetry Jam–inspired performance.

The Block Party

Celebrate Hip-Hop’s origins with DJ sets, cyphers, and a live mural—an invitation to connect and move.