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Vice President Kamala Harris Hosts 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop Celebration

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris hosted a 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop Celebration Presented by the Recording Academy’s Black Music Collective at the Vice President’s Residence on September 09, 2023 in Washington, DC. 

50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop Celebration Presented by the Recording Academy’s Black Music Collective and Vice President Kamala Harris at Vice President’s Residence on September 09, 2023 in Washington, DC. 

Vice President Kamala Harris states, “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.”

The event featured numerous artist performances, moving speeches from genre legends and showcased Hip-Hop’s far-reaching influence and global cultural impact. The celebration featured performances by Black Alley BandCommonD-NiceDJ DomoDoug E. FreshFat JoeGravity and breakers, JeezyLil Wayne, MC LyteRemy Ma, Saba, Slick RickToo $hort, and Wale.

WASHINGTON, DC – SEPTEMBER 09: U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris speaks on stage during the 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop Celebration Presented by the Recording Academy’s Black Music Collective and Vice President Kamala Harris at Vice President’s Residence on September 09, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
WASHINGTON, DC – SEPTEMBER 09: Slick Rick performs onstage during the 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop Celebration Presented by the Recording Academy’s Black Music Collective and Vice President Kamala Harris at Vice President’s Residence on September 09, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
WASHINGTON, DC – SEPTEMBER 09: Remy Ma performs onstage during the 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop Celebration Presented by the Recording Academy’s Black Music Collective and Vice President Kamala Harris at Vice President’s Residence on September 09, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
WASHINGTON, DC – SEPTEMBER 09: (L-R) Rico Love and Jeezy attend the 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop Celebration Presented by the Recording Academy’s Black Music Collective and Vice President Kamala Harris at Vice President’s Residence on September 09, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Brian Stukes/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)