Hip-Hop pioneer KRS-One has partnered with New York Mayor Eric Adams’ “ITSALLBLACKMUSIC PRESENTS” to host the 5X5 Block Party Series. Celebrating 50 years of this thing we call Hip-Hop, the series will bring block parties to each of the five boroughs during the month of August. Each event will feature “an exceptional lineup of renowned DJs and seminal artists alongside street art installations, food vendors, interactive experiences, and educational-entertainment talks.” Not to mention, each block party will have a drone light show and a performance from KRS-One.
“The growth of hip hop into a worldwide cultural phenomenon is a testament to the creativity, innovation, and passion of New York City,” Adams said.
“From the Boogie Down Bronx, to Wu-Tang in Staten Island, to the pioneers in Queens, to the storytellers in Brooklyn and the clubs in Manhattan, hip hop has told the story of New York City and our people. These block party concerts will celebrate 50 years of hip hop, and I look forward to partnering with ‘ITSALLBLACKMUSIC PRESENTS’ to check the rhyme this summer.”
The first of the five block parties will be held on August 5, 2023 in Brooklyn on Fulton Street and Washington Avenue. One day later, KRS-One and “ITSALLBLACKMUSIC PRESENTS” will bring the party to Queens from 3-9 p.m. EST on Vernon Boulevard and 41st Street. On August 12, the 5X5 Block Party Series will stop in the Bronx at 1520 Sedgwick Avenue from 3-9 p.m. EST. The remaining events will be announced in the following weeks.
“From block parties to citywide murals, we’re lighting up 50 years of hip hop’s legacy,” KRS-One said.
“As we celebrate the artform that uplifts communities and empowers voices worldwide, let’s curate a symphony of creativity, innovation, and passion, making history with every beat. Together, we honor the past and inspire the future, proving that hip hop is not just a genre but a cultural movement that speaks to the heart of humanity.”
