Celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip hop with a special event dedicated to Newark talent.

Five wards, five emcees, and five visual artists, but only two grand prize winners! Which Newark ward has the talent to win each category? You decide! It’s time to represent in this live battle between local artists.

Music by DJ Mister Cee and DJ Young Fresh.

Watch videos from the Emcees you’ll get to hear that night. Click on their names below.

Food and drinks will be available for purchase.

Location: Engelhard Court

Familiarize yourself with our visiting guidelines before you arrive at the Museum.

Emcees

Aaisha Truth

Central Ward

@aaishatruth

 

Boogs 60

North Ward

@_boogs60

 

Nikelito

South Ward

@nikelito

 

Aytiem

East Ward

@aytiem

Kellz Merlin

West Ward

@kellzmerlin

 

Visual Artists

Sunah Nash

Central Ward

@sunahnash

Chris 'Cent' Reyes

North Ward

@cent_pfe

Malik Whitaker

South Ward

@malik_whitaker

Avery Nice

East Ward

@averynice

Suliman Onque

West Ward

@slimsuliart