Beats + Rhymes: A Collective Narrative of Hip-Hop

Despite being foundational to modern music and culture, hip-hop only turned 50 in 2023. And while Seattle’s rap reputation often gets flattened into Macklemore and Sir Mix-a-Lot (and that “Blueberry Faygo” guy we rightfully aren’t talking about anymore), the city actually has a deep history of underground DJs, MCs, graffiti artists, dancers, and organizers. It’s those figures and that broader story that’s now getting its flowers at MOPOP’s Culture’s Beats + Rhymes: a collaborative exhibition exp