THE HIP HOP MUSEUM AND MASS APPEAL
KICK OFF
HIP HOP MUSEUM TOUR
WITH NEW YORK CITY PREVIEW NIGHT HOSTED BY BILLBOARD-CHARTING RECORDING ARTIST
LOLA BROOKE &
IN CONVERSATION WITH
MUSEUM CURATORS
PETE NICE & PARADISE GRAY
SPONSORED BY CÎROC ULTRA-PREMIUM VODKA
Billboard-charting recording artist, Lola Brooke, co-hosts the Hip Hop Museum Tour preview night, in partnership with Mass Appeal and sponsored by CÎROC Ultra-Premium Vodka, in New York City on October 13th.
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Chief curator Paradise Gray (L) and co-curator Pete Nice ®
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WHAT:
The Hip Hop Museum Tour in partnership with Mass Appeal sponsored by CÎROC Ultra-Premium Vodka kicked off this past weekend in New York City at Studio 525. The exhibit, curated by Hip Hop Historians Pete Nice and Paradise Gray, features artifacts from Hip Hop’s early years (1973-1999). Billboard-charting artist Lola Brooke hosted the private dinner.
WHO:
Billboard-charting recording artist Lola Brooke, Chief curator Paradise Gray and co-curator Pete Nice
WHEN:
Friday, October 13, 2023
WHERE:
Studio 525
New York, NY
WHY:
In celebration of Hip Hop’s 50th birthday, the Hip Hop Museum Tour tells the story of the pioneers who created and cultivated a sound that sent waves around the world. Ahead of the museum’s 2025 opening date, the touring exhibit will feature early Hip Hop artifacts from 1973-1999, highlighting important firsts along the genre’s road from block parties to stadiums.
The tour is currently sold- out but more tickets will be released and walk-ins will be accepted.
A complete list of tour dates can be found below: Follow @Massappeal and the @UHHM on social to keep an eye out for the Hip Hop Museum Tour near you!
1. Atlanta: 10/21
2. Houston: 11/4
3. Los Angeles: 11/11
4. Charlotte: 11/18
5. Miami : 12/5-12/9
About Hip Hop Museum
The Hip Hop Museum in the Bronx celebrates and preserves the history of local and global Hip Hop music and culture to inspire, empower, and promote understanding.
Anchored in the birthplace of the culture, The Hip Hop Museum opening in 2025, in the Bronx will provide a space for audiences, artists, and technology to converge, creating unparalleled educational and entertainment experiences around the Hip Hop culture of the past, present, and future.
About Hip Hop 50
Hip Hop 50 is Mass Appeal’s love letter to Hip Hop. A manifestation of the company’s commitment to celebrating the culture in the most authentic and globally impactful way possible. Hip Hop 50 is activating through unique storytelling that is realized in timeless content, original music, live experiences, strategic partnerships, custom products and much, much more. Every facet of the Hip Hop 50 Universe includes a charitable component connected to the Universal Hip Hop Museum. Find #HipHop50 online, on-air and on the block.
About Mass Appeal
Mass Appeal is an entertainment company dedicated to telling stories from the perspective of those who shape and shift culture. Since 1996, we have documented the emerging movements that influence popular ideas. Today, Mass Appeal is the elevated voice of Hip Hop and its ever-expanding sphere of influence. Integrated offerings in content, music, and creative services stoke Mass Appeal’s ability to maximize the impact of our output. Our diverse school of thought separates us from friends and foes alike. Follow Mass Appeal on all social platforms @massappeal.