If you’re a fan of hip hop music or artists like B.I.G., LL Cool J, and Kanye Wes,t then this exhibit is a must-see & it’s conveniently located at the LBJ Library! It’s running through January 4th, and is the perfect indoor adventure to catch with friends who are visiting or for when the cooler weather hits!
Updated November 2025
LBJ Library's Hip-Hop America: The Mixtape Exhibit
Curated by the Grammy Museum (yes, those GRAMMYs), this interactive exhibit takes you on a journey through hip-hop’s rise from street culture to the global phenomenon it is today! Explore legendary artifacts while listening to some of the genre's best hits as you browse or on interactive screens that let you hear sampling, layering, and regional hip-hop styles!
WHAT YOU'LL SEE
📝 Chuck D’s handwritten lyrics to “Fight the Power”
❤️ Kangol hat and TROOP velour jacket worn by LL Cool J
🎛️ Egyptian Lover’s Roland 808 machine
🥁 Pair of Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson’s Vic Firth signature drumsticks
❗ Custom red leather coat worn by B.I.G.
⚪ White silk suit worn by 2Pac in his final music video
THE LBJ PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY
Located on the University of Texas campus, the LBJ Library and Museum celebrates the legacy of President Lyndon B. Johnson, highlighting his commitment to social change, civic engagement, and equality. With cool exhibits like a 7/8ths oval office replica, phone booths with real recordings from the president, the legacy of Lady Bird Johnson & more!
GET YOUR TICKETS
The Library is open daily from 9am to 5pm, with the last visitor admitted at 4pm. Enjoy FREE parking in lot 38 during business hours! Tickets start at $16 for adults, with tons of discounts for students, teachers, and military; plus, children under 12 are free! And all tickets are half off on Tuesdays, making it the perfect day to visit!
