Iconic MC’s like Mr. Cheeks, Grandmaster Caz, KRS-One, Peter Gunz, Pete Rock & CL Smooth and more, and even NBA point guard Kyrie Irving, checked in to salute the culture.

KRS-One said, “Hip-Hop began right here in the community room at 1520 Sedgwick. It’s more than just music; it’s a shared bond and a positive message about life, creativity, and communal ...

"Grandmaster Caz was singlehandedly, undeniably the greatest influence of my hip-hop life. He was the prototype of the Fresh Prince," Smith explained. "He was one of hip-hop's first storytellers.