Damian Santucci
VP of The Times Square Alliance
Event: 2022 NYE Ball Drop l 12.31.2021/22
Location: Times Square, NYC
VP. Productions & Operations of the Times Square Alliance & Owner of Santucci Productions Site Plan Design & Logistics Consulting
Patrick Lynch
President of the PBA
Event: 2022 NYE Ball Drop l 12.31.2021/22
Location: Times Square, NYC
NYC Police Union Leader, police officer, and President of the Police Benevolent Association of the City of New York
Ann Richards Marching Stars
Marching Band
Event: 2021 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade l 11.25.2021
Location: 6th Ave, NYC
Parade Participants & the only all female competitive marching band in the nation from Austin, Texas
Felipe Rose
Disco Music Icon
Event: Star Dedication Ceremony l 10.23.2021
Location: Union City, NJ
Former & Original member of The Legendary Group the "Village People" Felipe Rose was given a star in Celia Cruz Park by the Mayor of Union City for his contribution to music & the Latino/Native American Community.
Bill Adler
Former Director of Publicity for Def Jam
Event: Project Main Street Softball Classic to benefit families with ALS & Award Honoring Ceremony for Hip Hop Legend Grandmaster Dee l 10.17.2021
Location: Roosevelt Island, NYC
Music journalist and critic who specializes in Hip-Hop
Grandmaster Dee
DJ, Producer & Hip Hop Legend
Event: Project Main Street Softball Classic to benefit families with ALS & Award Honoring Ceremony for Hip Hop Legend Grandmaster Dee l 10.17.2021
Location: Roosevelt Island, NYC
Honorary Award Recipient, member of the Legendary Hip Hop Group “Whodini” and former resident of Roosevelt Island, NYC
Adeline Lepore-Sessa
Owner of the World Famous Ferrara Bakery & Café & San Gennaro Feast Sponsor
Event: 95th Annual San Gennaro Feast l 9.26.2021
Location: Little Italy, NYC
Established in 1892 by Antonio Ferrara, claims to be America's first espresso bar. It is located in Little Italy, Manhattan, New York City and offers Italian delicacies. Ferrara has remained a family owned business since its inception and is operated at its original location on Grand Street by the family's fifth generation of bakers.
Curtis Sliwa
Founder of The Guardian Angels & 2021 Republican Mayoral Candidate
Event: 95th Annual San Gennaro Feast l 9.26.2021
Location: Little Italy, NYC
The Guardian Angels is a non-profit international volunteer organization with the goal of unarmed crime prevention. The Guardian Angels organization was founded on February 13, 1979, in New York City
Joseph Donofrio
Actor
Event: 95th Annual San Gennaro Feast l 9.26.2021
Location: Little Italy, NYC
Festival Attendee, Joseph is famously known for his roles in Gooodfellas, A Bronx Tale and much more....
Karen King
Owner of the World Famous Alleva Dairy & San Gennaro Feast Sponsor
Event: 95th Annual San Gennaro Feast l 9.26.2021
Location: Little Italy, NYC
Established in 1892, Alleva is the oldest cheese store in America and continues to serve its community by making the finest quality ricotta and mozzarella. Alleva's origins are Benevento, Italy from where the owner, Pina Alleva, immigrated. Robert Alleva, Irma's nephew, ran the store until 2014 when their cousin John "Cha Cha" Ciarcia took over the reigns. Cha Cha was affectionately known as the unofficial mayor of Little Italy. Sadly, Cha Cha passed on in 2015 leaving his wife, Karen King, to carry on the tradition of Alleva Dairy.
Victor Colicchio
Actor, Screenwriter , Singer/Songwriter & Musician
Event: 95th Annual San Gennaro Feast l 9.26.2021
Location: Little Italy, NYC
Honorary Host of Cha Cha’s Meatball Eating Contest. Victor is famously known for his roles in the Goodfellas, Inside Man, The Brave One, The Sopranos, The BlacKkKlansman & much more..
Wayne Algenio
95th Annual Cha Cha’s Meatball Eating Contest Winner “100 Meatballs”
Event: 95th Annual San Gennaro Feast l 9.26.2021
Location: Little Italy, NYC
Famously known for being one of the top food eating contest recipients in the world & a world record holder for the Most Reaper Peppers Eaten in 60 Seconds
Collette V. Smith
Former NY Jets Coach
Event: Biz Markie Honorary Street Naming Dedication Ceremony l 9.25.2021
Location: Patchogue, NY
Event Attendee, Collette is a former women’s pro football player and the First African/American Female Football Coach in the history of the NFL. She is also the founder of Believe N You Inc.
Diamond The Artist aka DTA
DJ
Event: Biz Markie Honorary Street Naming Dedication Ceremony l 9.25.2021
Location: Patchogue, NY
He was a close friend to Biz and his family. He is famously known as a Hip-Hop Artist & former DJ for EPMD, Beyonce, Prince (R.I.P.) and much more...
Mary Brown
Singer/Somgwriter
Event: Biz Markie Honorary Street Naming Dedication Ceremony l 9.25.2021
Location: Patchogue, NY
Event Attendee, She is a Grammy Nominated Singer/Songwriter & 4-Time BMI Award Recipient
Michael Ek Shahid
Hip Hop Artist
Event: Biz Markie Honorary Street Naming Dedication Ceremony l 9.25.2021
Location: Patchogue, NY
Event Attendee, Hip Hop Legend & member of The Crash Crew
Tara Hall
Wife to the late Biz Markie
Event: Biz Markie Honorary Street Naming Dedication Ceremony l 9.25.2021
Location: Patchogue, NY
CEO of Biz Markie’s Just A Friend Foundation and Estate
Divine Sounds
Old School Hip Hop Group
Event: Annual End of the Summer Block party presented by Monroe #1 Block Association l 8.29.2021
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Event Attendees:
Old school rap group from Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, New York. Under the names DJ Mike Music, Disco Ritchie and Shelton D, they hit the scenes in 1984 with "What People Do For Money".
Before Divine Sounds made it into the recording studio, DJ Mike Music was frequently seen playing music in Bedford Stuyvesant Lafayette park where he brought funk into hip-hop. DJ Mike Music is also claimed to be the first DJ ever to rap on a record.
Korey Wise
Community Activist & Harlem Legend
Event: Annual End of the Summer Block party presented by Monroe #1 Block Association l 8.29.2021
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Event Attendees:
An activist who travels the United States advocating for criminal justice reform. Wise shares his stories of being wrongfully convicted in the Central Park jogger case (along with Raymond Santana Jr., Kevin Richardson, Antron McCray, and Yusef Salaam) for the attack on Trisha Meili, a 28-year-old woman who was jogging in Central Park, as well as attacks on eight other people on the night of April 19, 1989.[3] Wise spent approximately 14 years incarcerated, maintaining his innocence from 1989 until he was exonerated in 2002.
Mighty Mike C
Daddy-O
Hip Hop Legend, Producer & Activist
Event: Kool DJ Red Alert 45th Anniversary All White Party l 8.28.2021
Location: Club Amazure, Jamaica, Queens, NY
Event Attendee: Member & Founder of the Legendary Hip Hop Group “STETSASONIC” Formed in 1981 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, Stetsasonic was one of the first hip hop acts to perform with a full band and use live instrumentation in their recordings, paving the way for future hip hop bands such as The Roots. The band combined beat-boxing, sampling technology, and live band performance, incorporating R&B, jazz, dancehall reggae, and rock into its sound.[1] Stetsasonic is also considered one of the acts that pioneered jazz rap
Kool DJ Red Alert
Legendary DJ
Event: Kool DJ Red Alert 45th Anniversary All White Party l 8.28.2021
Location: Club Amazure, Jamaica, Queens, NY
Event Honoree: A disc jockey who rose to fame on WRKS 98.7 Kiss FM in New York City and is recognized as one of the founding fathers of hip hop music and culture
Sparky D
Hip Hop Legend
Event: Kool DJ Red Alert 45th Anniversary All White Party l 8.28.2021
Location: Club Amazure, Jamaica, Queens, NY
Event Attendee: hip–hop musician and rapper. Broadnax is noted as one of the first female battle rappers, first gaining attention through the Roxanne Wars; when she responded to Roxanne Shante's "Roxanne's Revenge" with "Sparky's Turn (Roxanne, You're Through)" in 1985
Karl Shaft
Celebrity Bodyguard
Event: Harlem Shake Wall of Fame Ceremony l 8.28.2021
Location: Harlem Shake, Harlem, NY
Hall of Fame recipient. Karl is known as the bodyguard to the stars.
Ben Crump
Attorney
NYC Homecoming Week “It’s Time for Hip Hop” presented by the Universal Hip Hop Museum l 8.20.2021
Location: Forest Hills Stadium, Forest Hills, (Queens) NY
America’s #1 Civil Rights Attorney & Time Magazine’s Top 100 Most Influential People of 2022
Darryl DMC McDaniels
Hip Hop Legend
NYC Homecoming Week “It’s Time for Hip Hop” presented by the Universal Hip Hop Museum l 8.20.2021
Location: Forest Hills Stadium, Forest Hills, (Queens) NY
Rapper & Founding member of the Legendary Hip Hop Group “Run DMC”
Diamond The Artist aka DTA
DJ
NYC Homecoming Week “It’s Time for Hip Hop” presented by the Universal Hip Hop Museum l 8.20.2021
Location: Forest Hills Stadium, Forest Hills, (Queens) NY
Hip-Hop Artist & DJ for EPMD, Beyonce, Prince (R.I.P.) and much more...
DJ Hurricane
Hip Hop Legend
NYC Homecoming Week “It’s Time for Hip Hop” presented by the Universal Hip Hop Museum l 8.20.2021
Location: Forest Hills Stadium, Forest Hills, (Queens) NY
DJ for the Legendary Hip Hop Group “Beastie Boys”
George Clinton
Music Icon
NYC Homecoming Week “It’s Time for Hip Hop” presented by the Universal Hip Hop Museum l 8.20.2021
Location: Forest Hills Stadium, Forest Hills, (Queens) NY
Musician, Singer, Songwriter, Bandleader, and Record Producer. His Parliament-Funkadelic collective developed an influential and eclectic form of funk music during the 1970s that drew on science fiction, outlandish fashion, psychedelia, and surreal humor.
Havoc
Hip Hop Legend
NYC Homecoming Week “It’s Time for Hip Hop” presented by the Universal Hip Hop Museum l 8.20.2021
Location: Forest Hills Stadium, Forest Hills, (Queens) NY
Rapper, 2 Time Grammy Nominated Producer & member of the Legendary Hip Hop Group “Mobb Deep”
YoYo
Hip Hop Legend
NYC Homecoming Week “It’s Time for Hip Hop” presented by the Universal Hip Hop Museum l 8.20.2021
Location: Forest Hills Stadium, Forest Hills, (Queens) NY
Rapper and Actress; Much of Yo-Yo's music advocates female empowerment. She is the protégé of gangsta rapper Ice Cube. Yo-Yo has dubbed her crew the IBWC, Intelligent Black Woman's Coalition.
Big Daddy Kane
Hip Hop Legend
NYC Homecoming Week “It’s Time for Hip Hop” presented by the Universal Hip Hop Museum l 8.19.2021
Location: Brooklyn Army Terminal, Sunset Park, (Brooklyn) NY
Member of the Juice Crew and widely regarded as one of the most influential & skilled MC's in Hip-Hop
Freedom Williams
Rapper, Singer & Songwriter
NYC Homecoming Week “It’s Time for Hip Hop” presented by the Universal Hip Hop Museum l 8.19.2021
Location: Brooklyn Army Terminal, Sunset Park, (Brooklyn) NY
Founding member & Lead Vocalist of C&C Music Factory
Grandmaster Dee
Hip Hop Legend
NYC Homecoming Week “It’s Time for Hip Hop” presented by the Universal Hip Hop Museum l 8.19.2021
Location: Brooklyn Army Terminal, Sunset Park, (Brooklyn) NY
DJ & Member of The Legendary Hip Hop Group "Whodini"
Lola Brooke
Hip Hop Artist
NYC Homecoming Week “It’s Time for Hip Hop” presented by the Universal Hip Hop Museum l 8.19.2021
Location: Brooklyn Army Terminal, Sunset Park, (Brooklyn) NY
Lola is one of the rising female Hip Hop Mc’s in the game today. She was the opening artist for Hip Hop Legend “Maino”
Maino
Rapper
NYC Homecoming Week “It’s Time for Hip Hop” presented by the Universal Hip Hop Museum l 8.19.2021
Location: Brooklyn Army Terminal, Sunset Park, (Brooklyn) NY
His debut single "Hi Hater" peaked at #16 on Billboard's Hot Rap Songs. His follow-up, "All the Above," features American singer T-Pain and was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). To date Maino has sold just under 4 million digital singles globally
Papoose
Hip Hop Artist, Producer & Reality TV Star
NYC Homecoming Week “It’s Time for Hip Hop” presented by the Universal Hip Hop Museum l 8.19.2021
Location: Brooklyn Army Terminal, Sunset Park, (Brooklyn) NY
Well known for his freestyles and prolific mixtape output, Papoose has released four studio albums and 29 mixtapes since 1998. Husband to Hip Hop Artist “Remy Ma” to which both were seen co-starring in Love & Hip Hop NYC
Pete Nice
Hip Hop Legend
NYC Homecoming Week “It’s Time for Hip Hop” presented by the Universal Hip Hop Museum l 8.19.2021
Location: Brooklyn Army Terminal, Sunset Park, (Brooklyn) NY
Known as “The Prime Minister” member of the group 3rd Bass & Co-Curator of The Universal Hip-Hop Museum
Special Ed
Hip Hop Legend
NYC Homecoming Week “It’s Time for Hip Hop” presented by the Universal Hip Hop Museum l 8.19.2021
Location: Brooklyn Army Terminal, Sunset Park, (Brooklyn) NY
Rapper and Producer. Ed is perhaps best known for the songs "I Got It Made", "Think About It" and "I'm the Magnificent" from his debut album Youngest in Charge, released in 1989 when he was 17 years old
T-Money
Hip Hop Legend
NYC Homecoming Week “It’s Time for Hip Hop” presented by the Universal Hip Hop Museum l 8.19.2021
Location: Brooklyn Army Terminal, Sunset Park, (Brooklyn) NY
Former Co-Host of MTV’s “Yo’ MTV Raps” The show produced a mix of rap videos, interviews with rap stars, live in-studio performances and comedy.
Bill de Blasio
Former NYC Mayor
NYC Homecoming Week “It’s Time for Hip Hop” presented by the Universal Hip Hop Museum l 8.16.2021
Location: Orchard Beach, (Bronx) NY
A politician who served as the 109th mayor of New York City from 2014 to 2021. A member of the Democratic Party, he held the office of New York City Public Advocate from 2010 to 2013
Busy Bee Starski
Hip Hop Legend
NYC Homecoming Week “It’s Time for Hip Hop” presented by the Universal Hip Hop Museum l 8.16.2021
Location: Orchard Beach, (Bronx) NY
Old-school hip hop musician from New York, NY. First coming on the New York City music scene in 1977, Busy Bee worked with many of hip-hop's founding fathers, including Melle Mel, Afrika Bambaataa, and Kool DJ AJ.
Chuck Schumer
NY State Senator & Senate Majority Leader
NYC Homecoming Week “It’s Time for Hip Hop” presented by the Universal Hip Hop Museum l 8.16.2021
Location: Orchard Beach, (Bronx) NY
A member of the Democratic Party, Schumer is in his fourth Senate term, having held his seat since 1999, and is the senior United States senator from New York.
Coke La Rock
Hip Hop Legend
NYC Homecoming Week “It’s Time for Hip Hop” presented by the Universal Hip Hop Museum l 8.16.2021
Location: Orchard Beach, (Bronx) NY
Old-school rapper from New York City who is sometimes credited as being the first MC in the history of hip-hop. In November 2010, Coke La Rock was inducted into the High Times Counterculture Hall of Fame at the annual ceremonies at the Cannabis Cup in Amsterdam
DJ Kenny Parker
Hip Hop Legend
NYC Homecoming Week “It’s Time for Hip Hop” presented by the Universal Hip Hop Museum l 8.16.2021
Location: Orchard Beach, (Bronx) NY
DJ for Boogie Down Productions & brother to the Legendary KRS-One
DJ Teddy Tedd
Hip Hop Legend
NYC Homecoming Week “It’s Time for Hip Hop” presented by the Universal Hip Hop Museum l 8.16.2021
Location: Orchard Beach, (Bronx) NY
DJ, Producer for the Legendary Hip Hop Duo “Nice & Smooth.
Grandmaster Melle Mel
Hip Hop Legend
NYC Homecoming Week “It’s Time for Hip Hop” presented by the Universal Hip Hop Museum l 8.16.2021
Location: Orchard Beach, (Bronx) NY
Hip Hop recording artist who was the lead vocalist and songwriter of Grandmaster Flash and the Furious 5. They are the 1st Hip Hop Group to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Kool Moe Dee
Hip Hop Legend
NYC Homecoming Week “It’s Time for Hip Hop” presented by the Universal Hip Hop Museum l 8.16.2021
Location: Orchard Beach, (Bronx) NY
Considered one of the forerunners of the new jack swing sound in hip hop, he gained fame in the 1980s as a member of one of the pioneering groups in hip hop music, the Treacherous Three
KRS-One
Hip Hop Legend
NYC Homecoming Week “It’s Time for Hip Hop” presented by the Universal Hip Hop Museum l 8.16.2021
Location: Orchard Beach, (Bronx) NY
Rapper, Lyricist and Hip Hop Producer of the Legendary Group “Boogie Down Productions”
Monifah
Actress & R&B Artist
NYC Homecoming Week “It’s Time for Hip Hop” presented by the Universal Hip Hop Museum l 8.16.2021
Location: Orchard Beach, (Bronx) NY
She is best known for her association with the late rapper Heavy D. and her music from the mid-1990s, including "I Miss You", "You" and "Touch It", which was released in 1998. She starred on TV One's reality show R&B Divas: Atlanta
Paradise Gray
Hip Hop Legend
NYC Homecoming Week “It’s Time for Hip Hop” presented by the Universal Hip Hop Museum l 8.16.2021
Location: Orchard Beach, (Bronx) NY
Architect of the X-Clan, Manager of Latin Quarter, DJ, Writer, Author, Producer, Filmmaker, Public Speaker & Co-Curator of The Universal Hip Hop Museum
Peter Shue
Public Figure
NYC Homecoming Week “It’s Time for Hip Hop” presented by the Universal Hip Hop Museum l 8.16.2021
Location: Orchard Beach, (Bronx) NY
World-Renowned Party Promoter, Gangster & Ex to Music Icon “Madonna”
Ruben Diaz Jr.
Former Bronx Borough President
NYC Homecoming Week “It’s Time for Hip Hop” presented by the Universal Hip Hop Museum l 8.16.2021
Location: Orchard Beach, (Bronx) NY
He served as the 13th borough president of The Bronx in New York City from 2009 to 2021. He was elected in April 2009 and reelected in 2013 and 2017. He previously served in the New York State Assembly.
Smooth B
Hip Hop Legend
NYC Homecoming Week “It’s Time for Hip Hop” presented by the Universal Hip Hop Museum l 8.16.2021
Location: Orchard Beach, (Bronx) NY
Hip Hop Artist & part of the Legendary Duo “Nice & Smooth”
Tina Marie Tyler
Media Personality & Event Producer
NYC Homecoming Week “It’s Time for Hip Hop” presented by the Universal Hip Hop Museum l 8.16.2021
Location: Orchard Beach, (Bronx) NY
Entertainment Host & Reporter for Microsoft (MSN), MedWatch Anchor for ABC 7 & the Syndicated Technology News Program “Tina on Tech”.
T La Rock
Hip Hop Legend
NYC Homecoming Week “It’s Time for Hip Hop” presented by the Universal Hip Hop Museum l 8.16.2021
Location: Orchard Beach, (Bronx) NY
Old-School emcee best known for his collaboration with Def Jam Recordings co-founder Rick Rubin and the 1984 single "It's Yours."
Arnstar
Hip-Hop Artist, Public Speaker, Community Activist, Reality TV Star
Universal Hip Hop Museum Groundbreaking Ceremony l 5.20.2021
Location: Bronx NY
Seen on Growing up Hip Hop, Wild 'n Out, brother to Lil’ Mama & son to Kippy Dee from the Legendary Rock Steady Crew.
Chuck D
Hip-Hop Legend
Universal Hip Hop Museum Groundbreaking Ceremony l 5.20.2021
Location: Bronx NY
Rapper, Author, Producer & Leader of the Legendary Hip Hop group “Public Enemy”
MC Debbie D
Hip-Hop Legend
Universal Hip Hop Museum Groundbreaking Ceremony l 5.20.2021
Location: Bronx NY
Fly Girl, MC & member of the Jazzy 5, Us Girls & The Juice Crew
MC Globe
Hip Hop Legend
Universal Hip Hop Museum Groundbreaking Ceremony l 5.20.2021
Location: Bronx NY
Member of the Legendary Hip Hop Group “Soulsonic Force”
Normski Scott
Hip Hop Dance Legend
Universal Hip Hop Museum Groundbreaking Ceremony l 5.20.2021
Location: Bronx NY
Original B-Boy seen in the film Flashdance & is a member of the Legendary Rock Steady Crew
Parish Smith
Hip Hop Legend
Universal Hip Hop Museum Groundbreaking Ceremony l 5.20.2021
Location: Bronx NY
Member of the Legendary Hip Hop Group “EPMD”
Pete Nice
Hip Hop Legend
Universal Hip Hop Museum Groundbreaking Ceremony l 5.20.2021
Location: Bronx NY
Known as “The Prime Minister” member of the group 3rd Bass & Co-Curator of The Universal Hip-Hop Museum
Ralph McDaniels
Hip Hop Legend
Universal Hip Hop Museum Groundbreaking Ceremony l 5.20.2021
Location: Bronx NY
Video Director, DJ, VJ, Co-Creator & Co-Host of Video Music Box
Rocky Bucano
Founding member of the Universal Hip Hop Museum
Universal Hip Hop Museum Groundbreaking Ceremony l 5.20.2021
Location: Bronx NY
Rocky Bucano left his television career behind to launch the Bronx based Strong City Records with Hip Hop icon DJ Jazzy Jay. In 2006, Bucano became the executive director of the Mott Haven Bronx based New York Gauchos Basketball Program. The Gauchos program has placed more than 30 high school students into college on full athletic scholarship and has witnessed three of its former players achieve NBA distinction.
Ruben Diaz Jr.
Former Bronx Borough President
Universal Hip Hop Museum Groundbreaking Ceremony l 5.20.2021
Location: Bronx NY
He served as the 13th borough president of The Bronx in New York City from 2009 to 2021. He was elected in April 2009 and reelected in 2013 and 2017. He previously served in the New York State Assembly.
Scorpio
Hip Hop Legend
Universal Hip Hop Museum Groundbreaking Ceremony l 5.20.2021
Location: Bronx NY
Hip Hop recording artist & member of Grandmaster Flash and the Furious 5. They are the 1st Hip Hop Group to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
T-Money
Hip Hop Legend
Universal Hip Hop Museum Groundbreaking Ceremony l 5.20.2021
Location: Bronx NY
Former Co-Host of MTV’s “Yo’ MTV Raps” The show produced a mix of rap videos, interviews with rap stars, live in-studio performances and comedy.
Vinnie Brown
Hip Hop Legend
Universal Hip Hop Museum Groundbreaking Ceremony l 5.20.2021
Location: Bronx NY
Rapper & member of the Legendary Hip Hop Group “Naughty by Nature”
Collette V. Smith
Former NY Jets Coach
Event: One on One Exclusive Interview l 2.20.2021
Location: Forest Hills (Queens), NY
Collette is a former women’s pro football player and the First African/American Female Football Coach in the history of the NFL. She is also the founder of Believe N You Inc.
Kid Capri
Hip Hop Legend
Event: One on One Exclusive Interview l 3.19.2018
Location: Mist Harlem, NYC
Grammy Award Winning DJ and Producer, Kid Capri, is globally known as an originator, innovator, and pioneer of DJ Culture. His grass roots hustler mentality became a template for success emulated by the DJs that followed in his footsteps. Dubbed The Guru of Mixtapes, Kid Capri literally redefined the term "DJ" as he blazed a trail with his array of mixtapes and crowd hyping performances. "A true master is somebody that makes other people want to do what they do."
