"Rap is something we do. Hip hop is something we live," he said.
Bronx Borough president Vanessa Gibson was also on hand and spoke about the museum's impact on the community. "This is a down payment because we are planting the seeds for the next generation," Gibson said. "From the local jobs stimulating the economy, the intersection of education, culture, and hip hop. Making sure our young people have a level playing field, that we balance those scales of justice, so that we are training the next artists, and producers, and DJs, etc. So we know our young people are destined for success."
The museum is currently under construction and has an expected opening date of 2024 but operates a small exhibit space located at 610 Exterior St. in the Bronx.