Two public library systems in New York City are celebrating hip-hop's 50th anniversary with limited-edition library cards.
Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2023.Two public library systems in New York City are celebrating hip-hop's 50th anniversary with limited-edition library cards, available Friday. While supplies last, patrons can walk into any New York Public Library branch to get their hands on a library card featuring the multicolored graffiti mural from the hip-hop film ‘Wild Style.
“Us being young people who essentially started out painting trains illegally, not a lot of people thought that what we did had a lot of value,” Sharp said. “Over the course of years, we eked out an existence in the art world and sort of became revered and respected. The fact that this is on a card, which will circulate throughout New York City, is a symbolic testament to our contributions.”
The Shirt Kings were known for integrating hip-hop elements into their clothing, with tops designed in the graffiti style. A number of people wore old customized T-shirts to the event. “Hip-hop, when it was created, I don't think they expected it to be here as long as it's been here,” Curtis said. “I was actually here before the genre. So I feel like a little bit of ownership and a whole lot of loyalty to hip-hop. I'm up for anything hip-hop.”
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