The city will host and sponsor events leading up to and on Hip Hop’s actual birthdate (August 11, 2023) in commemoration of Atlanta-based rappers, musicians, and creatives from over the past 50 years.

“The South Got Something to Say”: Preserving Atlanta Hip Hop History

Event Details

Event Details

Entertainment
When:
November 9, 2023 4 PM - 9 PM ET
Where:
Georgia State University Library

Come celebrate 50 years of hip hop and the launch of the Atlanta Hip Hop Archives at Georgia State University! This event will showcase Atlanta Hip Hop and feature speakers and workshops from the various elements of hip hop. Join us for special guests, trivia, DJing, graffiti, music sampling, a discussion on the artwork “The Atlanta Rap Map,” and more. Bring friends, bring materials to donate to the archives, and come ready to tell your Atlanta hip hop stories. The event will include swag, giveaways, food, and more. The event is open to the public.

Come celebrate 50 years of hip hop and the launch of the Atlanta Hip Hop Archives at Georgia State University! This event will showcase Atlanta Hip Hop and feature speakers and workshops from the various elements of hip hop. Join us for special guests, trivia, DJing, graffiti, music sampling, a discussion on the artwork “The Atlanta Rap Map,” and more. Bring friends, bring materials to donate to the archives, and come ready to tell your Atlanta hip hop stories. The event will include swag, giveaways, food, and more. The event is open to the public.

“The 4 Elements” Block Party presented by the Office of Cultural Affairs

Date(s):
August 12th 6:00PM-10:00PM
Location:
The Future Gallery, Underground Atlanta

This special event will feature the four elements of hip hop: DJ, MC, break dancing and graffiti art. Guests will have the chance to experience all these elements in one place - from watching professional DJs spin their favorite tunes to witnessing masterful MCs showcasing their lyrical skills, being amazed by talented break dancers showing off their moves and admiring stunning graffiti art from local artists.