Hip-hop’s 50th Anniversary
Hip-hop was born in New York, but grew up in Philadelphia. This series looks at the people from Philly who made hip-hop what it is and those who continue to shape its future. Link for more.
Miskeen founders Ibn Anderson, Kenya Abdul-Hadi, and Bariq Cobbs. Miskeen originals were worn by artists like Pharrell, Eve, Mary J. Blige, Lil Kim, and Alicia Keys
E-Vette Money
Chill Moody
Charlie Mack
Stage is set for an underground hip-hop battle
DJ Cosmo Baker
DJ Jazzy Jeff
The crowd films at an underground hip-hop event
Rapper Sauce Walka performs
Cellphone lights are out for Chill Moody. It was the first time the full Philadelphia Orchestra performed with a rap artist, part of the Mann Center’s yearlong 50th anniversary salute to hip-hop
Meek Mill (left) and Gillie Da King share the stage
Gillie Da King is silhouetted after a video tribute was shown for his son, Devin Spady, 25, who went by YNG Cheese