2.8K views · 37 reactions | Megan Ryte reports on the history of graffiti in New York City and how pioneering artists who began by painting subway cars are now selling their art for thousands | ABC News Live | Facebook

5.9K views · 1.8K reactions | Today in Hip Hop history…..40 years ago! Graffiti Rock aired…..it was a hip-hop based television program, originally aired on June 28, 1984. Intended as an ongoing series, the show only received one pilot episode and aired on WPIX channel 11 in New York City and 88 markets around the country | DJ TONY TOUCH | Facebook

1980s New York was a gritty, electric mix of danger and creativity. The city buzzed with punk rock, hip-hop, graffiti art, and the birth of street culture, all while battling crime, financial struggle, and urban decay. Neon lights, boombox beats, and bustling streets made the era feel raw yet alive — a chaotic, vibrant backdrop that shaped modern music, fashion, and art. | History Collection