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  • Cassette of Last Poets performance at Auburn Correctional Facility

    Cassette of Last Poets performance at Auburn Correctional Facility

    Recorded by
    The Last Poets, American, founded 1968
    Owned by
    El-Hadi, Suliaman, American, 1936 - 1995
    Medium
    plastic and tape
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 2 9/16 × 4 × 1/2 in. (6.5 × 10.2 × 1.3 cm)
    Type
    audio cassettes
    Place depicted
    Auburn, Cayuga County, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    April 29, 1978
    Description
    Black cassette tape with white and pink label. Handwritten information appears on both sides of cassette tape. Side 1 of cassette tape has handwritten information reading, [THE Last PoEts & M.P.C. At/AubuRn CoRRECtional Facility/#2/4-29-78]. Side 2 of cassette tape has handwritten information reading, [PoEts & M.P.C.].
    Topic
    African American
    Hip hop (Music)
    Prisons
    Spoken word (Poetry)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Qaddafi El-Hadi in memory of Suliaman El-Hadi
    Object number
    2014.40.6
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Audio Recordings
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
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    "Niggy" necklace owned by Saul Williams

    Designed by
    Eshani, Melody, American
    Owned by
    Williams, Saul, American, born 1972
    Medium
    metal, plastic
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 11 1/4 × 3 15/16 × 1/2 in. (28.6 × 10 × 1.3 cm)
    Type
    necklaces
    Date
    2007
    Description
    Necklace featuring the word [Niggy] in cursive-style letters. "Niggy" is made of a light blue plastic with red pigment on top. Word is on a black plastic background, shaped around the letters. At either end of the word is a small plastic circle where the metal necklace attaches. Metal portion of necklace is a chain with clasp at the top for closure.
    Topic
    African American
    Beauty culture
    Clothing and dress
    Fashion
    Hip hop (Music)
    Identity
    Language
    Rock and roll (Music)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Saul Williams
    Object number
    2014.188.4
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
    Classification
    Adornment
    Exhibition
    Musical Crossroads
    On View
    NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  •

    "Tardust" ring owned by Saul Williams

    Designed by
    Eshani, Melody, American
    Owned by
    Williams, Saul, American, born 1972
    Medium
    metal, plastic
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 1 3/8 × 3 1/8 × 13/16 in. (3.5 × 7.9 × 2.1 cm)
    Type
    finger rings
    Date
    2007
    Description
    Ring featuring the word [Tardust] in cursive-style letters at the top of the ring. Letters made of a light blue-green plastic with red and yellow pigment. Word is on a plastic black background, shaped around the letters. Top of the ring adhered to shank that holds three fingers. Shank made of three sections of white plastic.
    Topic
    African American
    Beauty culture
    Clothing and dress
    Fashion
    Hip hop (Music)
    Identity
    Language
    Music
    Rock and roll (Music)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Saul Williams
    Object number
    2014.188.5
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
    Classification
    Adornment
    Exhibition
    Musical Crossroads
    On View
    NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture

  • Postcard advertising Niggy Tardust First Show Ever

    Created by
    Williams, Saul, American, born 1972
    Subject of
    Lichtenstein, Roy, American, 1923 - 1997
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 4 1/16 × 6 1/16 in. (10.3 × 15.4 cm)
    Type
    postcards
    Place printed
    Austin, Travis County, Texas, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    2008
    Description
    The front of the postcard features four artworks by Roy Lichtenstein in each quadrant of the postcard. The reproduced artwork in the upper left corner, originally entitled "Forget it! Forget Me!” depicts the proper left side of a man's face with a woman in the background. A callout is above the woman and to the right of the man [BUT SWEETIE, / I GOT US TICKETS!]. The reproduced work in the upper right corner is "Kiss V." The image depicts a man and woman embracing, with the woman on the left side and the man on the right. The woman is seen crying with her proper right hand grasping the man's proper left shoulder. The reproduced work in the lower left corner is from the work "Ohhh...Alright..." with black text replacing the original words [SO BETH, WHAT / HAPPENED / TO TOM?]. The image depicts a red haired woman talking into the black handset of a telephone. In the lower right corner is the work "Oh, Jeff... I love you, too... But..." with the original text replaced by [TOM WHO?! / GIRLFRIEND, / IT'S ALL ABOUT / JAMAL NOW!!]. The image depicts a blond haired woman talking into the white handset of a telephone. In the middle of the quadrants at the center it lists the artists featured in the advertised gallery in stylized font [saul williams is now / NIGGY TARDUST / FIRST SHOW EVER/ w"/" the NOISETTES, EARL GREY HOUND / GAME REBELLION, THE EXIT, THE THIRST, AFROBOTS]. Above the top two quadrants to right is black text [Matrix Presents Afro-Punk]. In the lower right corner is a column of text with the venue information [Wednesday 12th March / VICE aka EXODUS / 304 6th St. / Austin, TX, 78701 / Tel. 512-477-7523]. To the left of the column of text is a red logo advertising the car manufacturer Toyota and the car called the Matrix. The logo includes the Toyota symbol to the left of text [TOYOTA / MATRIX]. In a circle in the lower left quadrant is the time for the event [7PM / SHARP!!]. The circle has a thick black rim. On the reverse of the postcard is a black, white, and blue illustration in the style of Lichtenstein. The image depicts a woman with black hair crying. She raises her proper right hand to her proper right cheek. Above her head, right of center in the top half of the image, is a thought bubble with black text [OH GOD! WHY CAN'T / MY BOYFRIEND BE / AFRO-PUNK?!]. In the lower right corner of the image is a black and white illustration of a man who looks at the woman. Surrounding the illustration is a thick black border. Behind both figures, is a blue background with white polka dots.
    Topic
    African American
    Art
    Graphic design
    Hip hop (Music)
    Identity
    Language
    Rock and roll (Music)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Saul Williams
    Object number
    2014.188.6
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • <I>KRS-1 & Ms. Melodie, Bronx 1988 </I>

    KRS-1 & Ms. Melodie, Bronx 1988

    Photograph by
    Beckman, Janette, English
    Subject of
    KRS-One, American, born 1965
    Ms. Melodie, American, 1969 - 2012
    Medium
    dye and photographic gelatin on paper (fiber product)
    Dimensions
    H x W (Sheet): 19 15/16 × 16 1/4 in. (50.7 × 41.2 cm)
    H x W (Image): 19 15/16 × 16 in. (50.7 × 40.6 cm)
    Type
    chromogenic color prints
    portraits
    laser prints
    Place captured
    Bronx, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1988; printed 2004
    Description
    A color photograph of KRS-One and Ms. Melodie. KRS-One wears a brown suit jacket and stands posed with his arms crossed over his chest, looking away from the camera. Ms. Melodie is to his left, wearing a pink jacket, pearl jewelry, a multi-colored turban. She stands posed with her left hand on her left hip. The two stand outside, in front of a tan brick building. An inscription on the back provides the title and copyright.
    Topic
    African American
    Fashion
    Hip hop (Music)
    Musicians
    Photography
    United States--History--1969-2001
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2015.132.63
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Janette Beckman
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
    Collection title
    Eyejammie Hip Hop Photography Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Exhibition
    Represent: Hip Hop Photography
    On View
    NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse, 033 C 72, SH-6
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • <I>Female Rappers, Class of '88</I>

    Female Rappers, Class of '88

    Photograph by
    Beckman, Janette, English
    Subject of
    Sparky D, American
    Sweet Tee, American
    MC Peaches, American
    Yvette Money, American
    Ms. Melodie, American, 1969 - 2012
    Synquis, American
    Jackson, Millie, American, born 1944
    Unidentified Woman or Women
    Shanté, Roxanne, American, born 1969
    MC Lyte, American, born 1971
    Finesse, American
    Medium
    dye and photographic gelatin on paper (fiber product)
    Dimensions
    H x W: 15 7/8 × 19 7/8 in. (40.3 × 50.5 cm)
    Type
    chromogenic color prints
    portraits
    laser prints
    Date
    1988; printed 2004
    Description
    A color photograph of eleven female rappers posed together on a wooden stage in front of a brick wall. In the back row, standing or crouching (left to right): Sparky D, Sweet Tee, MC Peaches, Yvette Money, Ms. Melodie, Synquis. In the middle is the singer Millie Jackson. Sitting along the bottom row with their legs crossed (left to right): (unidentified, wearing jewelry reading [PAM]), Roxanne Shante, MC Lyte, Finesse. All of the women are looking towards the camera, with the exception of Jackson, who looks down while raising both her fists. An inscription on the back gives the title and copyright.
    Topic
    African American
    Fashion
    Gesture
    Hip hop (Music)
    Musicians
    Photography
    United States--History--1969-2001
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2015.132.65
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Janette Beckman
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
    Collection title
    Eyejammie Hip Hop Photography Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Exhibition
    Represent: Hip Hop Photography
    On View
    NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse, 033 C 72, SH-6
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Red, white, yellow, and blue Nike sneakers worn by Big Boi of Outkast

    Red, white, yellow, and blue Nike sneakers worn by Big Boi of Outkast

    Manufactured by
    Nike Inc., American, founded 1971
    Worn by
    Big Boi, American, born 1975
    Subject of
    Outkast, American, founded 1992
    Medium
    leather, glitter, rubber, and synthetic fiber
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (a): 5 × 4 1/4 × 12 in. (12.7 × 10.8 × 30.5 cm)
    H x W x D (b): 5 × 4 1/4 × 12 in. (12.7 × 10.8 × 30.5 cm)
    Type
    sneakers
    Date
    2005-2006
    Description
    A pair of white Nike sneakers with glitter red, blue, and yellow sections worn by Big Boi of Outkast. The low-top sneakers have white leather on the perforated top toes, the front half of the side vamps, the upper portion of the heel cap, and on the facing of the tongues. The lower part of the toe cap has blue glitter panels. The area of the shoe surrounding the tongue has red glitter panels that extend down over the side and back heel. A yellow glitter panel is sewn at the center back heels and to form the Nike swoosh logo on the outer and inner sides of the shoes. The shoes lace with white nylon laces with clear plastic aglets. At the bottom of the laces nearest the toe cap on each shoe is a silver-toned metal tag looped through the lace with engraved text reading "AF-1 / '82". A white fabric tag with white embroidery is sewn around the top edge of each tongue that reads "NIKE / AIR / AIR FORCE 1" with manufacturer's style, patent, and place made embroidered on the portion of the tag on the inside of the tongue. White embroidery reading "NIKE AIR" is done on the white portion of the heel caps. The thick soles are made from white rubber with one thin glittery blue line around the heels. The bottoms of the soles have ridged indentations and a spin spot on the toe and heel. The Nike logo is impressed into the sole bottoms at the arch of the foot. The shoes are lined with a white synthetic fabric. A white paper tag with black printed text is sewn at the interior inside shoe near the tongue with style and size information, as well as a barcode and a manufacture date range of 11/10/05 to 12/19/05.
    Topic
    African American
    Clothing and dress
    Fashion
    Hip hop (Music)
    Men
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Antwan Patton
    Object number
    2016.121.4ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
    Classification
    Clothing-Fashion
    Exhibition
    Represent: Hip Hop Photography
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Photograph of Fab 5 Freddy in NYC

    Photograph of Fab 5 Freddy in NYC

    Photograph by
    Leone, Lisa, American, born 1966
    Subject of
    Fab 5 Freddy, American, born 1959
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Sheet): 13 7/8 × 10 7/8 in. (35.2 × 27.6 cm)
    H x W (Image): 11 × 7 15/16 in. (27.9 × 20.2 cm)
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    Place captured
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    early 1990s
    Description
    A black and white portrait photograph of Fab 5 Freddy.
    He is turned towards the proper left side of the image. He is wearing a straw brimmed hat with a black ribbon around it. He is also wearing a button down short-sleeve shirt and a chain bracelet on his right wrist. He has a pair of glasses and a mustache. He right arm is raised in front of his face and he appears to be holding onto his tongue with his right hand.
    The image has an even white border around it. The back of the photograph is white. There are tears are the top where pieces of tape used to be, and a few tiny pieces of the white tape remain.There is an inscription and a signature on the back.
    Topic
    African American
    Actors
    Hip hop (Music)
    Musicians
    Photography
    United States--History--1969-2001
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2015.132.242
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Lisa Leone
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
    Collection title
    Eyejammie Hip Hop Photography Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Photograph of LL Cool J at the Beacon Theater in NYC

    Photograph of LL Cool J at the Beacon Theater in NYC

    Photograph by
    Pereira, Al, American, born 1963
    Subject of
    LL Cool J, American, born 1968
    Beacon Theatre, American, founded 1929
    Printed by
    Adler, Bill, American, born 1951
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Sheet): 13 7/8 × 10 15/16 in. (35.2 × 27.8 cm)
    H x W (Image): 12 15/16 × 8 5/8 in. (32.9 × 21.9 cm)
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    Place captured
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    May 1, 1991; printed 2003
    Description
    A black-and-white photograph of LL Cool J performing at the Beacon Theater in NYC on May 1, 1991. Cool J is pictured center frame, with a microphone held to his lips by his right hand. His eyes are closed and he is bare-chested under an open jacket. He also wears a bucket hat and chain necklace. On the back are inscriptions by Bill Adler identifying the subject, photographer, location and date.
    Topic
    African American
    Actors
    Hip hop (Music)
    Musicians
    Photography
    United States--History--1969-2001
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2015.132.290
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Al Pereira
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
    Collection title
    Eyejammie Hip Hop Photography Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Photograph of Queen Latifah on the set of

    Photograph of Queen Latifah on the set of "Fly Girl" video shoot

    Photograph by
    Pereira, Al, American, born 1963
    Subject of
    Queen Latifah, born 1970
    Unidentified Man or Men
    Printed by
    Adler, Bill, American, born 1951
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Sheet): 13 7/8 × 10 15/16 in. (35.2 × 27.8 cm)
    H x W (Image): 12 15/16 × 8 5/8 in. (32.9 × 21.9 cm)
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    Date
    June 23,1991; printed 2003
    Description
    A black-and-white photograph of Queen Latifah from the "Fly Girl" video shoot. Latifah is featured center frame, in the background, looking straight at the camera. She is wearing a patterned jacket and tall hat. In the foreground, the profile of an individual holding a production clapboard is visible, but in shadow. On the back are inscriptions by Bill Adler identifying the photographer, subject, location, and date.
    Topic
    African American
    Actors
    Fashion
    Hip hop (Music)
    Musicians
    Photography
    United States--History--1969-2001
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2015.132.303
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Al Pereira
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
    Collection title
    Eyejammie Hip Hop Photography Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Photograph of Queen Latifah during the filming of

    Photograph of Queen Latifah during the filming of "Fly Girl" video

    Photograph by
    Pereira, Al, American, born 1963
    Subject of
    Queen Latifah, born 1970
    Printed by
    Adler, Bill, American, born 1951
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (2015.132.304.1 Sheet): 13 7/8 × 10 15/16 in. (35.2 × 27.8 cm)
    H x W (2015.132.304.1 Image): 13 7/16 × 9 15/16 in. (34.1 × 25.2 cm)
    H x W (2015.132.304.2 Sheet): 13 7/8 × 10 15/16 in. (35.2 × 27.8 cm)
    H x W (2015.132.304.2 Image): 18 3/8 × 13 5/8 in. (46.7 × 34.6 cm)
    H x W (2015.132.304.3 Sheet): 13 7/8 × 10 15/16 in. (35.2 × 27.8 cm)
    H x W (2015.132.304.3 Image): 18 3/8 × 13 5/8 in. (46.7 × 34.6 cm)
    H x W (2015.132.304.4 Sheet): 13 7/8 × 10 15/16 in. (35.2 × 27.8 cm)
    H x W (2015.132.304.4 Image): 18 3/8 × 13 5/8 in. (46.7 × 34.6 cm)
    H x W (2015.132.304.5 Sheet): 19 13/16 × 15 1/2 in. (50.3 × 39.4 cm)
    H x W (2015.132.304.5 Image): 13 3/8 × 9 7/8 in. (34 × 25.1 cm)
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    Date
    June 23, 1991; printed 2003
    Description
    Five identical black-and-white photographic prints of Queen Latifah during the filming of the video for her single "Fly Girl." Latifah looks sideways at the camera with lips pursed and her right hand held up in an "L" shape. She wears a multi-colored cylindrical hat and matching jacket in a woven design and large drop earrings in a starburst design. The photograph is signed and dated on the front with inscriptions on the back by Bill Adler identifying the photographer, subject, location, and date.
    Topic
    African American
    Actors
    Fashion
    Gesture
    Hip hop (Music)
    Musicians
    Photography
    United States--History--1969-2001
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2015.132.304.1-.5
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Al Pereira
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
    Collection title
    Eyejammie Hip Hop Photography Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Track sheet used during the recording of

    Track sheet used during the recording of "Ladies First" by Queen Latifah

    Created by
    James, Mark, American, born 1961
    Subject of
    Queen Latifah, born 1970
    Monie Love, English, born 1970
    Calliope Productions
    Medium
    graphite on paper (fiber product)
    Dimensions
    H x W: 8 × 10 in. (20.3 × 25.4 cm)
    Type
    worksheets
    Place made
    Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    October 13, 1989
    Description
    Track sheet for song "Ladies First" by Queen Latifah. Document consists of 25 boxes with different music tracks for the song "Ladies First" listed in each one. Tracks consist of either instrument tracks or vocal tracks. Tracks are handwritten in pencil. Document has typed heading that reads, [CALLIOPE/PRODUCTIONS]. Handwritten in TR corner of document is, [Q. Latifah/DJ Mark 45 King/Dr Shane Faber/ 10/13/89].
    Topic
    African American
    Actors
    Feminism
    Hip hop (Music)
    Identity
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Mark James
    Object number
    2015.187
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials
    Exhibition
    Musical Crossroads
    On View
    NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Chromogenic print of The Last Mr. Bigg in Mobile, Alabama

    Chromogenic print of The Last Mr. Bigg in Mobile, Alabama

    Photograph by
    Davenport, Gregory L Jr., American, born 1977
    Subject of
    The Last Mr. Bigg, American, ca. 1970 - 2015
    Medium
    dye and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 11 × 14 in. (27.9 × 35.6 cm)
    Type
    chromogenic color prints
    Place captured
    Mobile, Mobile County, Alabama, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    February 2005
    Description
    A color photograph of Alabama rapper The Last Mr. Bigg.
    Bigg is pictured seated, wearing a green Chicago White Sox jacket and hat, and smoking.
    He has a white gauze bandage over his proper right eye, with black sunglasses on top. The green baseball cap reads [SOX] diagonally in white. He is wearing a white ribbed shirt under the green jacket. There is a red "C" on the left side of the jacket, outlined in white and then yellow. The word [SOX] is on top of the "C" in white with a yellow outline. He has a goatee and long fingernails. He is holding a cigarette in his mouth with his right hand. His left hand is making a fist and is on top of a newspaper on his lap. He is sitting in a white chair and there is some house siding and a window visible behind him.
    There is an inscription on the verso, handwritten by Bill Adler, identifying the subject, location, date and photographer.
    Topic
    African American
    Hip hop (Music)
    Musicians
    Photography
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2015.132.214
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Gregory L. Davenport Jr.
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    Collection title
    Eyejammie Hip Hop Photography Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Photographic print of Gang Starr

    Photographic print of Gang Starr

    Photograph by
    Hastings, Danny, American, born 1969
    Subject of
    GangStarr, American, 1985 - 2006
    Guru, American, 1961 - 2010
    DJ Premier, American, born 1966
    Medium
    dye and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Sheet): 19 15/16 × 16 in. (50.7 × 40.7 cm)
    H x W (Image): 19 1/2 × 13 in. (49.5 × 33 cm)
    Type
    color prints (photographs)
    Date
    late 1990s
    Description
    A color photograph of GangStarr, DJ Premier and Guru.
    DJ Premier is on the proper right side of the image, leaning down towards the camera with his arms crossed on his knees. He is wearing a tan, white, and grey FUBU pullover sweatshirt with a small zipper near the neckand a navy baseball cap with a white New York Yankees logo. To his proper left is Guru, standing with his left hand outstretched towards the camera. He is wearing a navy hat and a navy Tommy Jeans vest over a light grey sweatshirt and light grey FUBU sweatpants. Trees and a white dome of a building are visible in the background.
    On the back of the photograph is an inscription by Bill Adler identifying the subject and photographer.
    Topic
    African American
    Fashion
    Gesture
    Hip hop (Music)
    Musicians
    Photography
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2015.132.229
    Restrictions & Rights
    Photography by Daniel Hastings/Atomicus Films
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
    Collection title
    Eyejammie Hip Hop Photography Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Photograph of DMC and JMJ with director Jonathan Demme on set-

    Photograph of DMC and JMJ with director Jonathan Demme on set- "Heal Yourself"

    Photograph by
    Benabib, Michael, American, born 1962
    Subject of
    McDaniels, Darryl Matthews, American, born 1964
    Jam Master Jay, American, 1965 - 2002
    Demme, Robert Jonathan, American, 1944 - 2017
    St. John's University, American, founded 1870
    New York Mets, American, founded 1962
    Chicago Bulls, American, founded 1966
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (2015.132.81.1 Sheet): 11 × 17 in. (28 × 43.2 cm)
    H x W (2015.132.81.1 Image): 10 3/4 × 13 3/4 in. (27.3 × 35 cm)
    H x W (2015.132.81.2 Sheet): 11 × 17 1/16 in. (28 × 43.3 cm)
    H x W (2015.132.81.2 Image): 10 3/4 × 13 13/16 in. (27.3 × 35.1 cm)
    Type
    portraits
    inkjet prints
    Place captured
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1991
    Description
    A color photograph of DMC and JMJ with director Jonathan Demme.
    DMC is on the proper right side. He is wearing a red and white St. John's Redmen t-shirt, red shorts, a white brimmed hat with a red ribbon, and glasses. He is also wearing a necklace with a shoe pendant and has a watch on his proper right wrist. He has a goatee. JMJ is in the center. He is wearing a blue, orange, and white New York Mets t-shirt, blue and orange shorts, a red Chicago Bulls baseball cap, a necklace with a shoe pendant, and a bracelet on his proper right wrist. He has a goatee. His proper left hand is in his shorts pocket and his right hand is shaking the proper right hand of Robert Demme. Robert is facing the proper right side of the image. His left arm is down by his side and he has a black watch on his left wrist. He is wearing a white button down shirt with a map over it, a white undershirt, black shorts, and a black baseball cap that reads [-OKLYN] in orange. He has a white "Crew" pass clipped onto his shirt. There is a brick building in the background as well as a group of men and women sitting and standing in front of a fence.
    2015.132.81.1 has a white border around it. It is thinnest on the top and bottom, thicker on the proper right side, and thickest on the proper left side. It is signed vertically in black ink, on the proper bottom left side next to the image. The back of the photograph has light grey text repeated diagonal lines facing the right side of the paper. There are tears at the top from where tape used to be. There is a yellow post-it note at the top right. There is a small number "25" handwritten sideways in black ink in the bottom left corner. There is an inscription by Bill Adler handwritten vertically down the left side in the blue ink. 2015.132.81.2 has a white border around it. It is thinner on the top and bottom and thicker on the two sides. The back of the photograph has light grey text repeated diagonal lines facing the left side of the paper. There is an inscription by Bill Adler handwritten vertically up the right side in black ink.
    Topic
    African American
    Film
    Hip hop (Music)
    Musicians
    Photography
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2015.132.81.1-.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Michael Benabib. Permission required for use.
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    Collection title
    Eyejammie Hip Hop Photography Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Photographic print of KRS-One in Central Park, New York

    Photographic print of KRS-One in Central Park, New York

    Photograph by
    Pereira, Al, American, born 1963
    Subject of
    KRS-One, American, born 1965
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Sheet): 13 7/8 × 10 15/16 in. (35.2 × 27.8 cm)
    H x W (Image): 12 15/16 × 8 5/8 in. (32.9 × 21.9 cm)
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    Place captured
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    June 15, 1991
    Description
    The image, taken in Central Park, features KRS-One in the center wearing a light-colored New York Mets pinstripe jersey and shorts. Visible from the knees up, he is jumping in the air with his proper left arm outstretched above his head, palming facing out. He wears a black baseball cap with white lettering that is partially obscured because his face is tilted up. A tall black pole with draped white fabric is visible in the center directly behind him, with trees and the sky in the background. To the bottom right of the image, a photographer in a light-colored shirt with raised camera is partially visible. The verso has several inscriptions by Bill Adler that identify the subject, photographer, date, and location.
    Topic
    African American
    Baseball
    Hip hop (Music)
    Musicians
    Photography
    Urban life
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2015.132.289
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Al Pereira
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    Collection title
    Eyejammie Hip Hop Photography Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Exhibition
    Represent: Hip Hop Photography
    On View
    NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Second Floor, 2 050
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Purple Atlanta Braves baseball cap owned by Big Boi

    Purple Atlanta Braves baseball cap owned by Big Boi

    Manufactured by
    New Era Cap Company, founded 1920
    Owned by
    Big Boi, American, born 1975
    Subject of
    Atlanta Braves, American, founded 1871
    Medium
    polyester, rayon thread, and adhesive on foil
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 5 1/2 × 8 1/2 × 10 1/2 in. (14 × 21.6 × 26.7 cm)
    Type
    baseball caps
    Place depicted
    Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    2013
    Description
    A limited release design New Era Cap Company fitted baseball cap with the Major League Baseball Atlanta Braves logo owned by Big Boi. The cap is purple with a rainbow-colored embroidered "A" at the center front crown, matching the album cover for Big Boi's solo release, "Vicious Lies and Dangerous Rumors" (2013). The New Era logo is embroidered on the proper left side and the Major League Baseball logo is embroidered on the center back, both in the same colors as the "A". The interior of the crown is lined with a multi-colored shiny fabric, with each seam covered in black woven tape featuring repeating white printed text reading "59FIFTY NE NEW / ERA". There are four (4) tags on the interior center back of the cap. At the far left is a tag with the Major League Baseball logo and the text "GENUINE / MERCHANDISE". At the center is a brand tag reading "NEW / ERA / FLY YOUR OWN FLAG". At the far right is a size "7 1/2" tag. Below the center brand tag is an additional tag with fiber content, care, and manufacturer information. There are two (2) holographic stickers on the brim of the cap. On the top side is a gold and black sticker reading "NEW ERA / 59FIFTY / 7 1/2". On the bottom side is a silver sticker with red marks made to look like a baseball and text reading "OFFICIAL / MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL / LR358006037".
    Topic
    African American
    Baseball
    Clothing and dress
    Fashion
    Hip hop (Music)
    Musicians
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Antwan Patton
    Object number
    2016.121.3
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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    Classification
    Clothing-Fashion
    Exhibition
    Musical Crossroads
    On View
    NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture

  • Black t-shirt for the band Almost September

    Manufactured by
    American Apparel, American, founded 1989
    Designed by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Almost September, American, founded 2008
    Owned by
    MC Lyte, American, born 1971
    Medium
    cotton
    Dimensions
    H x W: 25 1/2 x 12 1/4 in. (64.8 x 31.1 cm)
    Type
    T-shirts
    Date
    2008
    Description
    A black crew neck fitted t-shirt with discharge-dyed splatters. There is one large splatter on the front of the t-shirt with scrollwork letters "A / S" screen-printed in black. The back of the t-shirt has a splatter at the center bottom with this same logo printed in black inside the splatter. The words "Almost / September" are screen-printed in silver at the proper left back near the hem. There is a manufacturer's tag and a second tag with fiber content and size medium text.
    Topic
    African American
    Clothing and dress
    Fashion
    Hip hop (Music)
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of MC Lyte
    Object number
    2011.118.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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    Classification
    Clothing-Fashion
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Jacket worn by MC Lyte in the music video for the single Brooklyn

    Jacket worn by MC Lyte in the music video for the single Brooklyn

    Manufactured by
    Adidas AG, German, founded 1948
    Owned by
    MC Lyte, American, born 1971
    Worn by
    MC Lyte, American, born 1971
    Medium
    cotton, polyester, and metal
    Dimensions
    H x W: 26 1/2 x 14 in. (67.3 x 35.6 cm)
    Type
    jackets
    Date
    2009
    Description
    Black, yellow, and green Adidas brand long-sleeved track jacket with a graphic printed design on the back depicting two men in a beach setting. The word "KINGSTON" is embroidered in gold outlined in black along the shoulders of the back. On the front waist triangles of green outlined in yellow are sewn to meet in the middle, mimicking the Jamaican national flag. The Adidas logo is embroidered in yellow on the proper right front chest. The letter K in green is superimposed over the letter J in gold embroidery on the proper left front chest. The jacket closes up the center front with a silver metal zipper. The sleeves each have three (3) yellow stripes sewn down them from the neck to the wrist. The wrists of the sleeves and the hem of the jacket are made of stretchy ribbed knit material. There are two (2) exterior inset pockets, one at each front waist with the opening sewn along the side seam. The front and sleeves of the jacket are not lined, while the back is lined with black semi-transparent stretch fabric. There is a green hanger loop at the interior center back neck above an Adidas brand tag with a size tag below it. There are two additional tags at the interior proper left side seam near the hem with manufacturer's information and fiber content.
    Topic
    African American
    Clothing and dress
    Fashion
    Hip hop (Music)
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of MC Lyte
    Object number
    2011.118.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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    Classification
    Clothing-Costume
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Customized Sigma Gamma Rho Converse sneakers for member MC Lyte

    Customized Sigma Gamma Rho Converse sneakers for member MC Lyte

    Manufactured by
    Converse, American, founded 1908
    Owned by
    MC Lyte, American, born 1971
    Subject of
    Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., founded 1922
    Medium
    satin, rubber, canvas, metal, and nylon shoelaces with plastic aglets
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (left shoe (a)): 3 3/4 × 3 1/2 × 10 1/2 in. (9.5 × 8.9 × 26.7 cm)
    H x W x D (right shoe (b)): 3 3/4 × 3 1/2 × 10 1/2 in. (9.5 × 8.9 × 26.7 cm)
    Type
    sneakers
    Date
    2005-2010
    Description
    A pair of gold and blue satin Converse sneakers customized for Sigma Gamma Rho sorority member MC Lyte. The shoes have white rubber toe caps, white rubber with black rubber stripes around the bottom sides, and a black rubber rectangle with the words "ALL STAR" printed in white at the center back heel. The vamp and tongue are faced in gold satin fabric with blue stitching. Text is embroidered in blue on the outside heel of each shoe, with the left shoe reading "MC LYTE" and the right shoe reading "est. 1922" in reference to the sorority's founding year. A stripe of blue satin is attached at the center back heel with gold embroidered text of the Greek alphabet letters for Sigma Gamma Rho. A white fabric tag with black embroidery reading "ALL STAR" is attached to the top of each tongue. The shoes are laced with white nylon shoelaces with clear plastic aglets. The outer soles are of black rubber with nonslip groove designs. The lining of the shoes is made of blue canvas with repeating text in gold reading "1922". The insoles are made from rubber faced in white canvas with "CONVERSE" printed in black ink near the heel. Size 8 and materials are printed onto the reverse of each tongue.
    Topic
    African American
    Clothing and dress
    Fashion
    Hip hop (Music)
    Sororities
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of MC Lyte
    Object number
    2011.118.3ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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    Classification
    Clothing-Fashion
    Exhibition
    Musical Crossroads
    On View
    NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture