Hip Hop’s 51st birthday bash was nothing short of legendary!
- KRS-One, Fat Joe, and MC Lyte led a star-studded march through the Bronx.
- Icons like Darryl ‘DMC’ McDaniels and Kurtis Blow joined the celebration.
- The event promoted Hip Hop culture, health, and non-violence.
- Speeches from legends fired up the crowd and reflected on Hip Hop’s legacy.
Hip Hop’s 51st birthday celebration was a historic event in the Bronx. Led by KRS-One, Fat Joe, and MC Lyte, a group of Hip Hop legends marched through the iconic borough in a ‘Walk This Way’ march.
Joined by the likes of Darryl ‘DMC’ McDaniels, Kurtis Blow, Grandmaster Caz, Master Gee, Grandwizzard Theodore, and MC Sha Rock, these icons aimed to promote Hip Hop culture, health, and non-violence in urban communities.
The event featured speeches that inspired and energized the crowd. DMC captured the essence of Hip Hop’s mission by saying, “We’re going to show you how to survive, strive, and be alive.” He emphasized the positive impact of Hip Hop in combating negativity in communities.
KRS-One highlighted the significance of the march by stating, “With a healthy respect for our victorious past and an eye toward our glorious future… Peace, love, unity, and safely having fun amongst ourselves; these are the practices we need for our next 50 years to be even more victorious than the last.”
After the march, KRS-One expressed his gratitude on Instagram: “Thank you to everyone who walked and rallied with us from The Birth Place Of Hip Hop to Cedar Park to Crotona Park in the Bronx.” His post was accompanied by vivid pictures that captured the day’s spirit.
Fat Joe also shared his excitement on social media, praising the event and the legends who joined: “Happy bday Hip Hop the Big 51… Today I was amongst Super Heroes.”
MC Lyte reflected on the meaningful connections and time spent with fellow Hip Hop icons during the celebrations. She shared her experiences from Lincoln Center to Coney Island, culminating in a march through Hip Hop’s roots at 1520 Sedgwick Avenue.
The Bronx march was a vibrant celebration of Hip Hop’s legacy and its empowering future.
