The Hip Hop Museum

Big News: The Hip Hop Museum has a bold new look! We’re excited to announce the launch of our redesigned website at THHM.org. It's now easier than ever to donate, get involved, and stay connected to the movement.

The Hip Hop Museum proudly presents Show Us Whatcha Got, a monthly artist showcase that invests directly in the creative life of our community by providing emerging artists with a real platform to be seen, heard, and supported. Rooted in Hip Hop culture, the series uplifts

have been overlooked. This panel brings together respected voices rooted in the culture. It also includes artists from overseas, including Sweden and Germany, who were influenced by what was happening in the United States and became part of the movement.

The event will be hosted by THHM’s special assistant to the CEO, Nikki Duncan-Smith.

From subway yards to gallery walls, women writers have always been part of the story. Graffiti has long been a male-dominated field, & many of the contributions from the women within graffiti

On March 28 at The Culture Lab from 2 PM-4 PM, The Hip Hop Museum and The Bronx County Historical Society are proud to announce Women in Graff. This will be a powerful conversation celebrating the women who helped shape, elevate, and redefine graffiti culture.

Thee Broadway debut… Megan Thee Stallion as Zidler in Moulin Rouge! The Musical, on Broadway March 24 through May 17. RocNation.lnk.to/moulinmts

lil' kim, 1999.

30 years of “Ain’t No Nigga” by JAŸ-Z JAYZ30.COM #HOV

Eve’s verse • ‘Not Today’ w/ Mary J. Blige (2003)

📍 The Culture Lab is located at 658 Exterior Street, right next to T-Mobile at the Bronx Terminal Market, across the street from the tennis courts.

Come hear firsthand stories from important women in graffiti and learn how their voices continue to shape the culture. #THHM

Join us for an afternoon of history and perspective featuring:

🎨 Charmin 65
🎨 Dimples
🎨 Claw Money
🎨 Scratch
🎨 H Kubed To register, click here—> bit.ly/WomeninGraff!

their own behavior. It’s a reminder that the image some people project doesn’t always match who they really are—and that accountability goes both ways.

The record fits right into the hard-edged tone of early ’90s gangsta rap, with Boss delivering straightforward, unfiltered lyrics that matched the raw energy of the era. Her commanding voice and aggressive delivery made it clear—she wasn’t asking for space, she was taking it.

In 1993, Detroit’s own Boss came out swinging with “Recipe of a H**,” a bold and unapologetic record from her debut album, Born Gangstaz. 🔥

Produced by Mic Professah, the track was built on a gritty sonic foundation, pulling from classic beats like “Different Strokes” by Syl

Two historic nights to celebrate the iconic albums Reasonable Doubt and The Blueprint JAŸ-Z 30 on Friday, July 10 JAŸ-Z 25 on Saturday, July 11 Yankee Stadium Stay Tuned

lack of continued support from record labels, limiting what could have been a much longer run in the culture.

A short career, but a powerful presence—Boss made sure her voice couldn’t be ignored. May Boss continue to RIP! 🎤🔥

She brought Detroit grit into a West Coast-dominated moment, standing out with a style that could go bar-for-bar with anyone at the time.

Despite her impact, Boss’s career was cut short—due to serious health issues and a