Hip-Hop Block Party Tote

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) hosted its inaugural Hip-Hop Block Party in 2022, to celebrate the first anniversary of the release of the Smithsonian Anthology of Hip-Hop and Rap. More than 8,000 people attended in person and thousands more watched online. The event featured performances by local and national talent, presentations and activities that explored hip-hop music’s origins and cultural influence for 12 hours. This year, the tradition returns on August 12, 2023 to honor hip-hop at 50! 

The museum designed a limited-edition collection that foregrounds the rhythm, shape, and movement of the quintessential block party. This two-sided tote bag features the Hip-Hop Block Party 2023 logo. All income from our sales supports the chartered educational purposes and activities of the Smithsonian Institution.