Hip-Hop History Month Archives

In commemoration of Hip Hop History Month, Dreamville and Mass Appeal have joined forces to introduce an exclusive collection. The lineup includes a hat, hoodie, long sleeve t-shirt, short sleeve t-shirt, and a retro satin Starter jacket. Each piece proudly features Mass Appeal’s Hip Hop 50 logo, paying homage to the 50th anniversary of the influential genre.

“Hip hop celebrating its 50th birthday is a major milestone, one worth celebrating. Dreamville and Mass Appeal have come together with this special collection to highlight those that came before us and those next up,” said Dreamville Apparel President Adam Roy.

To mark Hip Hop’s monumental milestone, the collection is available for pre-order on Dreamville.com and shop.massappeal.com. This release contributes to Mass Appeal’s Hip Hop 50 initiative, a comprehensive cross-platform project that honors Hip Hop’s 50-year legacy. Beyond recognizing the genre, the initiative acknowledges Hip Hop as a global movement that has profoundly impacted communities worldwide.

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US Congress isn’t usually able to agree on much of anything but it looks like the legislative branch has found one thing that Democrats and Republicans won’t fight about: Hip-hop is universal. This November has been declared the inaugural Hip-Hop History Month thanks to a resolution (331) co-sponsored by New York Congressman Jamal Brown and California Congresswoman Maxine Waters. The language of the resolution was reviewed by the Universal Hip-Hop Museum Founder and President Rocky Bucano. UHHM is launching its “Know Ya Hop” campaign to commemorate the occasion.

In a statement from UHHM, Bucano explained his involvement, saying, “Back in July, I was asked by Congressman Jamaal Bowman to help review the language being used to create the Resolution designating August 11th as Hip-Hop Recognition Day and November as Hip-Hop History Month. Little did we know it would pass!”

Congressman Bowman also elaborated on his commitment to the resolution, recalling, “Hip Hop is my life. Hip-Hop saved my life. Hip-Hop gave me knowledge of self. Hip-Hop is who I am. The celebration of Hip-Hop history and the study of it is essential to our democracy, our innovation, our voice, and who we are as human beings. Hip Hop is an honest story of communities around the world and provides the opportunity to increase understanding and create a pathway forward for all of us.”