Rammellzee
Rammellzee (1960-2010) was an influential American artist and rapper known for his unique style that blended hip-hop with visual art. He gained recognition in the 1980s, captivating figures like Jean-Michel Basquiat, who produced his iconic single 'Beat Bop' and depicted him in his artwork. Rammellzee was featured in seminal hip-hop documentaries 'Style Wars' and 'Wild Style', which highlighted the burgeoning hip-hop movement. His artistic contributions were showcased in the 'New York/New Wave' exhibition at MoMA PS1 in 1981, and he participated in the global 'New York City Rap Tour' in 1982. Despite his groundbreaking work, Rammellzee's legacy faded over time, but he is now being celebrated in a major retrospective exhibition across France that seeks to honor his visionary contributions to art and culture.
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Recent news mentions
Rammellzee is an icon of 1980s graffiti featured in the exhibitions at Palais de Tokyo.
Que faire, que voir, où aller ? L’agenda culturel et art de vivre en France à partir du 3 août
France· 2025-08-01
Rammellzee was a mystique warrior of total art who fascinated Jean-Michel Basquiat and was involved in the early hip-hop movement.
Rammellzee, guerrier mystique d’un art total, au Palais de Tokyo, à ParisFrance· 2025-04-20
