(GEMS RADIO)—Jermaine Dupri is celebrating the Brooklyn Exhibit of JAY-Z’s Book Of HOV. He calls it the best curated celebration of Hip Hop’s 50th Birthday thus far.
“As I’m coming in the studio, I’m watching clips of this ‘Book of HOV’ thing that Brooklyn Library decided to wrap the whole building in JAY-Z’s lyrics and turn the whole library into the ‘Book of HOV’ exhibit,” Jermaine Dupri said. “And recreate Baseline [Studios]. Listen man. This is one of the most creative things I’ve seen done for Hip Hop 50.”
He continued: “I been saying this. When I wore the flat top, I did that to pay my respects and homage to Hip Hop. But this Brooklyn library wrapping — the library with his lyrics — this is the most creative thing I’ve seen this whole Hip Hop 50, and I’m inspired.”
The exhibit opened on July 13 and is the first largest dedication to a hip hop artist. It covers numerous archived objects, never before seen photos, stage wear, awards, and videos from JAY’s career.
The exhibition follows the rapper and mogul’s career from his days at the Marcy Projects to super stardom.
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