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Lead Between the Rhymes: Celebrating Over 50 years of Hip Hop Culture in Wisconsin

Name: Lead Between the Rhymes: Celebrating Over 50 years of Hip Hop Culture in Wisconsin
Start: 2026-02-01
End: 2026-02-28
Location: Wisconsin Historical Society Headquarters

Feb 1⇒ Feb 28

M-F 10AM - 5PM | Sat 10AM - 4PM

Madison

A community-driven collaboration between WHS and Pyramidal Productions, this exhibit looks at an aspect of Wisconsin's musical history.

Event Details

Sunday, February 1, 2026 to Saturday, February 28, 2026

M-F 10AM - 5PM | Sat 10AM - 4PM

Part of Black History Month

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Location

Wisconsin Historical Society Headquarters

816 State St

Madison, WI 53706

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Accessibility

The site is fully accessible to visitors requiring a wheelchair for mobility.

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About the Event

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This exhibit will be on display at the Wisconsin Historical Society throughout the month of Feburary 2026.

This exhibit is in collaboration with Menkhu Ara Maat and Greg “G!Nx” Doby of Pyramidal Productions, and in association with a larger documentary project they are working on. This exhibit explores the rich history, enduring impact, and cultural significance of hip-hop within our local neighborhoods, tracing its roots from grassroots expression to a vital force in social and cultural change. Through stories, sounds, visuals, and voices, we aim to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of hip-hop’s role in building identity, inspiring creativity, and amplifying the voices of generations. Together, we honor the pioneers, artists, and communities who have made hip-hop not just a genre, but a way of life—celebrating and preserving the vibrant cultural heritage of Wisconsin’s hip-hop scene.

About the Location

Located on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus at the corner of Langdon Street and Park Street, across from Memorial Union.