Research Guides: History of Hip Hop: Websites + Databases

History of Hip Hop

Hip Hop: A Culture of Vision and Voice
Media and Interactives on the Hip Hop Culture from The Digital Resources Library in the Kennedy Center website.

National Museum of American American History and Culture
Hip Hop (R)Evolutions: Preserving Hip Hop History and Culture
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Hip-Hop (R)Evolutions is an extension of the museum's ongoing work to collect, converse, and collaborate with members of the hip-hop community.

With its work rooted in collections, research, and exhibitions, and building on the release of the Smithsonian Anthology of Hip-Hop and Rap in 2021, the museum is continuing its commitment to presenting the voices, memories, and belongings of the fans, critics, and communities that create and challenge this ever-growing musical form.
The Hip Hop Museum
The Hip Hop Museum in the Bronx celebrates and preserves the history of local and global Hip Hop music and culture to inspire, empower, and promote understanding.

NPR Hip Hop 50-Celebrating 50 years of Hip Hop
Article, videos, and interviews all connected to celebrating 50 years of Hip Hop in 2023.
Archiving Hip Hop article in Wired.
From vinyl to photos, blogs to music streams, chronicling 50 years of culture involves reckoning with what can and cannot be saved—and the tools that can do it.