Please note, on Sunday March 15, the Museum and Mike Curb Cafe will open at 12:00 p.m. Due to high attendance, admission is subject to capacity and advanced tickets do not guarantee entry. The Museum may temporarily pause or stop entry earlier than closing time once capacity is reached.

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Def Jam at 40: The Evolution of Hip-Hop’s Greatest Label

 Join us for this exclusive GRAMMY Week event to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Def Jam Recordings, and speak to the various careers available in the Record Label space. This panel will consist of an exclusive interview with Tunji Balogun, Chuck D, and Benny The Butcher, followed by a Q&A session with the audience.

Check-in: 12:30PM

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