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Explore hip-hop and rap-related collections from across the Smithsonian that offer perspective on the African American experience and its impact on American culture. The *Smithsonian Anthology of Hip-Hop and Rap* includes 9 CDs with more than 120 tracks and a 300-page book with 11 essays and never-before-seen photographs and designs by Cey Adams, artist and founding creative director of Def Jam Recordings. The Anthology captures the evolution of hip-hop from its earliest days in the late 70s up to contemporary artists of today.

Lean more about the diverse history of hip-hop with *Meaning in Music*, a five-part video series from the Smithsonian Channel and MTV News, featuring experts from across the Smithsonian Institution. The series is free to watch and share on Facebook.
  -          National Museum of African American History and Culture        *KRS-1 & Ms. Melodie, Bronx 1988* 
-          National Museum of African American History and Culture        Photograph of Run, DMC, and Jam Master Jay 
-          National Museum of American History        Def Jam Jacket, worn by D-Rucka 
-          National Museum of American History        Technics Turntable, used by Grandmaster Flash 
-          National Museum of African American History and Culture        Photograph of Queen Latifah during the filming of "Fly Girl" video 
-          National Museum of African American History and Culture        Photograph of Sha-Rock, The Valley, NYC 
-          National Museum of American History        Adidas Sneakers, worn by B-Girl Laneski 
-          National Museum of African American History and Culture        Pair of white and black Run-D.M.C. Superstar 80s sneakers made by Adidas 
-          National Museum of African American History and Culture        Photographic print of Salt-N-Pepa outside Bayside Studios 
-          National Museum of American History        Boombox, used by Fab 5 Freddy 
-          National Museum of American History        Run DMC: Tougher Than Leather 
-          National Museum of American History        E-mu SP-12 Drum Machine 
-          National Museum of African American History and Culture        *Nas, Queensborough Bridge, 1993* 
-          National Museum of African American History and Culture        Photograph of Run-D.M.C. on the rooftop of Russell Simmons's apartment 
-          National Museum of African American History and Culture        Photograph of Fab 5 Freddy in NYC 
-          National Museum of African American History and Culture        Horn speaker used as part of a DJ setup 
-          National Museum of African American History and Culture        Photograph of Eazy-E in Union Square, NYC 
-          National Museum of African American History and Culture        *How to Breakdance* 
-          National Museum of African American History and Culture        Photograph of Mary J. Blige at the NY Music Awards after party at China Club 
-          National Postal Museum        33c Hip-hop Culture single 
-          National Museum of American History        Zulu Nation Hoodie 
-          National Museum of African American History and Culture        *Nas, Queensborough Bridge 1993* 
-          National Museum of American History        *Spring Breaks and Beats* 
-          National Portrait Gallery        Shawn Carter, or Jay-Z 
-          National Museum of African American History and Culture        Photograph of MC Lyte in her dressing room 
-          National Museum of African American History and Culture        Photograph of Mista Lawnge and Dres of Black Sheep in front of WTC towers 
-          National Portrait Gallery        Fab 5 Freddy 
-          National Museum of African American History and Culture        Flier for the Public Enemy album There's a Poison Goin On 
-          National Museum of American History        Rane Mixer, used by Grandmaster Flash 
-          National Museum of African American History and Culture        Photograph of Queen Latifah on the set of "Fly Girl" video shoot 
-          National Museum of African American History and Culture        Photograph of Big Boi of Outkast at a Spin magazine photo shoot 
-          National Museum of African American History and Culture        *The Message* 
-          National Museum of African American History and Culture        Photograph of MC Lyte performing in the "Sisters in the Name of Rap" tv special 
-          National Museum of African American History and Culture        Photograph of 2 Live Crew fans in Miami, Florida 
-          National Museum of African American History and Culture        *Female Rappers, Class of '88* 
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