Hip-Hop Gallery by Ken Harris

Celebrating 50 years of Hip-Hop, the Hip-Hop Gallery by Kenneth Harris is a vibrant testament to the genre's enduring cultural impact. Through captivating visual storytelling, this gallery pays homage to the pioneers, artists, and moments that have shaped the Hip-Hop movement. It's a must-see journey through the evolution of a global phenomenon that continues to inspire and unite generations.

Ken Harris | Photojournalist

Award-winning photojournalist Ken Harris is professionally known as KENTHEPHOTOGRAPHER. He has covered many of the most significant events in the recent history of this country, including the historical Million Man March, as well as concerts, high-profile dinners, and movie and television sets (?). As a result, his work has appeared in such media outlets as CNN, Fox, Jet, The Amsterdam News, New York Trend, Right On! and Word Up! Magazines. Two of his Images recently appeared in the Showtime mini-series ‘The Supreme Team.”

His catalogue includes images of former President Barack Obama, former First Lady Michelle Obama, former President Bill Clinton, Former First Lady Hillary Clinton Rev. Jesse Jackson, Rev. Al Sharpton, Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Patti LaBelle and many, many others.

A native of South Jamaica, Queens, many of his images of the city and its residents are available for viewing through the Queens Library Memory Program.