VP HARRIS HOSTS 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF HIP HOP PARTY AT HER HOME WITH GRAMMY WINNERS

In collaboration with the Grammys Vice Pres. Kamala Harris hosted a party at her residence to the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop.

The celebration featured performances by Black Alley Band, Common, D-Nice, DJ Domo, Doug E. Fresh, Fat Joe, Gravity and breakers, Jeezy, Lil Wayne, MC Lyte, Remy Ma, Saba, Slick Rick, Too $hort, and Wale.

Hosted at the official residence of Vice President Kamala Harris in collaboration with the Black Music Collective and Live Nation Urban, more than 400 party-goers were in attendance.

Vice President Kamala Harris:

“Hip-hop reflects the incredible diversity and ingenuity of the American people. It is an ethos of ambition and aspiration. Hip-hop shapes nearly every aspect of America's culture.”

Harvey Mason jr., CEO of the Recording Academy:

“On behalf of the Recording Academy, it’s been a true privilege to take part in another incredible event that recognizes Hip-Hop’s indelible legacy. We’re so proud of the Black Music Collective’s diligent work alongside Vice President Kamala Harris’ office and Live Nation Urban to honor all aspects of Hip-Hop culture, and we’re excited to continue celebrating and advocating for this revolutionary music.”

Ryan Butler, Recording Academy Vice President of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and Black Music Collective Staff Advisor:

“This event perfectly embodied everything that we at the Black Music Collective are about, and it’s been the honor of a lifetime to work alongside other industry leaders to curate this historic celebration. We chose to focus on the five key pillars of Hip-Hop: MC, DJ, Breakdance, Graffiti and Beatbox, which allowed us to celebrate all the distinct elements of such a culturally significant movement.”