Public | Oct, 4 2025 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Opening Day finally arrived! Visitors joined us at the LBJ Presidential Library on Saturday, October 4, for the launch of Hip-Hop America: The Mixtape Exhibit with an all-day celebration.
Guests experienced electrifying breakdancing by Cap City Rockers, music from KUTX’s The Breaks, live graffiti and sneaker artists (BT Shoe Studio, Riches Art), family-friendly activities, and more. They then stepped inside the exhibit to explore hip-hop’s rise from the streets to the global stage—with iconic artifacts and a 200-song playlist that traced the culture’s incredible journey. It was a one-of-a-kind celebration of hip-hop!
On October 4, 2025, the LBJ Presidential Library opened a new exhibit, Hip-Hop America: The Mixtape Exhibit, with fun activities like breakdancing by Cap City Rockers, music from KUTX’s The Breaks, live graffiti and more. The exhibit celebrates hip-hop’s rise from street culture to the global stage—shaping music, fashion, business, and activism—while spotlighting themes that echo President Johnson’s legacy.
