If your ideal Thursday night involves tap dancing, krumping, poetry, DJ sets, and Double Dutch—all under one roof—you’ll want to be at the GRAMMY Museum’s Second Annual Hip-Hop Block Party on June 5. And this year? They're not just throwing a party—they're turning the whole museum into a living, breathing tribute to hip-hop, R&B, and the local creative scene that keeps the culture alive.
This isn’t a panel discussion with a playlist. This is a full museum takeover.
Expect energy from the street level to the skyline, with activations on every floor—from a jam session hosted by the National Black Musicians Coalition, to a poetry open mic with Barbara Fant, Alyesha Wise, and Yazmin Monet Watkins that promises to stir something deeper than your average party banter.
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You’ll catch the Syncopated Ladies tapping it out in unapologetic rhythm, while DJ R-Tistic spins from crates deeper than your cousin’s record collection. Meanwhile, Larry “RUIN” Combs and his krump crew (yes, krump is having a renaissance) will bring the kind of intensity that makes your Apple Watch think you’re sprinting.
Not to be outdone, the Los Angeles Double Dutch Club will turn jump ropes into performance art. And if your idea of community celebration includes fashion, the curated installation by Andrew McFarland and Melissa McFarland Davis might just be the unexpected favorite of the night.
The event runs from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m., and yes, it's on a Thursday, so start thinking of your “Can’t make that 8 a.m. meeting” excuses now.
Made possible in part by a grant from the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, the night is a reminder of what happens when institutions stop preaching about culture and start participating in it. This isn't a highlight reel—it’s a stage for local creatives to show what L.A.’s cultural muscle really looks like when you give it the floor.
Bring your curiosity, your rhythm, and maybe a backup battery—you’ll want to document every moment. For more information, visit grammymuseum.org.
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