Fab 5 Freddy

The NYPL is getting in on this summer’s celebration of hip-hop’s 50th anniversary.

Plus: talks with John Mellencamp/David Letterman, David Fincher/Steven Soderbergh, Diplo, a New Jack City reunion and more. Tribeca Fest runs June 7-18 and tickets are on sale now.

The song was originally given away on a flexi disc by UK magazine Flexipop in 1981, and it was based around an early version of the ”Rapture” instrumental.

“New York, New Music 1980–1986“ features over 350 objects, including video footage, photography, show flyers and more from one of the most vital periods in NYC’s music history.

”This will be the first documentary to focus on the experiences of my son’s life rather than the circumstances of his death,” Biggie’s mother said. ”It is a celebration of who he was and where he came from. This is how he would have wanted to be remembered.”

plus A$AP Ferg, Courtney Marie Andrews, Rufus Wainwright, Big Freedia, and more livestreams you can watch today since there are no live concerts to attend.

Eric B & Rakim will do a live performance and discuss ‘Let the Rhythm Hit ‘Em’ for its 30th anniversary, alongside tributes and interviews with Ice T, LL Cool J, Chuck D, Fat Joe, and several others.

Plus Fab 5 Freddy, Mike Epps, Naughty by Nature, Ja Rule, Biz Markie, and more.

The same day Sheck Wes got into a public debate with Justine Skye after she accused him of abuse, he performed at 212 Day, an event focusing on the style and culture of Harlem that also featured A$AP Rocky, Teyana Taylor, and more.

’Yo! MTV Raps’ is being reinvented for ” for a new generation” and the 30th anniversary show at Barclays on June 1 includes Big Daddy Kane, Eric B & Rakim, Doug E. Fresh, KRS-One and Boogie Down Productions, EPMD, Brand Nubian, Young Black Teenagers, and many more.