Lectures on Tap - "When Cultures Collide: The Emergence of Hip Hop in NYC"

Welcome to Lectures on Tap

Join us for an engaging evening where professors, experts, and storytellers bring their thought-provoking lectures to your favorite bar in the East Village, Manhattan!

Hosted by the Lectures on Tap team.

🗓️ Date: August 25th, 2025

🕡 Time: 6:30 PM

📍 Location: East Village Manhattan (exact address provided in confirmation email)

📚 Lecture: “When Cultures Collide: The Emergence of Hip Hop in NYC”

🎤 Speaker: Author and Professor, Jeff Rabhan

Step back in time with Jeff Rabhan as he uncovers the vibrant and eclectic origins of hip hop, a genre that could only have been birthed in New York City. From B-boys and break dancers to the iconic figures of Basquiat and Fab 5 Freddie, this talk will explore the perfect storm of cultures that converged to create hip hop over 50 years ago.

Discover the unique venues, legendary moments, and unexpected players—such as Warhol—who contributed to this dynamic scene. Jeff will reveal how high art and outsider art, alongside the influences of punk rock and early hip hop greats, came together to shape America’s greatest cultural contribution to the world.

Jeff Rabhan has extensive experience in the music and entertainment industry, specializing in artist development and management for global superstars. As an author, trusted advisor, and professor, he is a leader in experiential education.

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to dive into the cultural history of hip hop in NYC!

Get a drink, connect, and learn at Lectures on Tap! 🙌

Agenda

6:30 PM – Doors open: find a seat (open seating!), order food & drinks, and expect a bar line—arriving early is key.

6:55 PM – Host introduction

7:00 PM – Lecture begins

7:45 PM – Audience Q&A

8:00 PM – Have 1:1 time with the speaker, mingle with fellow guests, and order another round

8:30 PM – Wrap up.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

East Village, East Village, New York, United States