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Hip Hop at 50

Featured exhibit, in-depth interviews & special events

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame launches 'Hip Hop at 50' a celebration of the immersive, thriving cultural force, including the opening of our latest exhibit "Holla If Ya Hear Me" sponsored by Technics and Celsius. Inside the museum and online, fans can explore hip hop's breakthrough moments, powerful sound and ability to connect in times of strife & celebration.

Plan Your Visit

New Featured Exhibit Open Now

Hip hop is an immersive, thriving cultural force and the most influential musical development of the last 50 years. Hip Hop at 50: Holla If Ya Hear Me sponsored by Technics and Celsius - open now - takes a journey through the essential breakthrough events and historical moments; through the music’s sound, words, and powerful messages; and illustrates music’s ability to connect us in times of strife and celebration.

This exhibit celebrates the life, music, and cultural impact of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s hip hop Inductees and expands beyond their influence to look at the key artists, styles, and moments from hip hop history.

Get the first look at few signature items below from this in-depth exhibit, open now only in Cleveland.

Explore the Exhibit

50th Anniversary of Hip Hop

Check out these highlights of Hip Hop at Inductions from past ceremonies honoring hip hop artists.

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2023 Inductee Insights

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2023 Inductee Insights

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"Hail Mary" Tupac Tribute

feat. Treach at the 2017 Induction Ceremony

"Hail Mary" Tupac Tribute

feat. Treach at the 2017 Induction Ceremony

FROM THE ARCHIVES

 

2021 Inductee LL COOL J poses for a photo backstage at the 1986 Ohio Valley Urban Music Awards, held in downtown Cleveland. The event was hosted by Arsenio Hall, with the '86 show featuring performances and appearances by LL and other artists such as fellow inductees Grandmaster Flash and George Clinton, along with rap group The Fat Boys and Cleveland's own R&B legends LeVert.

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Concerts & Events

This Summer in Cleveland

Mark your calendars and plan your visit to the museum for these special events, including a performance by 2007 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductee Grandmaster Flash.

Inductee Darryl McDaniels of RUN DMC stopped by the hip hop display while touring our "Legends of Rock" exhibit. 50th anniversary of hip hop, hip hop event, Rock Hall Hip Hop
"I’m living proof as I stand before you...what I represent here tonight is purpose and destiny."
Darryl "DMC" McDaniels, Run-DMC. 2009 Induction Ceremony.