DJ Scott LaRock and KRS-One, United Skates of America, Queens

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Photograph by: Harry Allen, American, born 1964
Subject of: Scott La Rock, American, 1962 - 1987; KRS-One, American, born 1965; Boogie Down Productions, American, 1985 - 1992

Description: A black-and-white photograph of DJ Scott La Rock (Scott Sterling) and KRS-One (Lawrence Parker) at the United Skates of America roller skating rink in Queens. Rock, on the left, wears a Boogie Down Productions t-shirt with a heavy chain necklace with medallions and a bracelet. KRS-One, on the right, also wears a Boogie Down Productions t-shirt underneath an unbuttoned dark-colore shirt and a hat. On the verso is an adhesive label with the Eyejammie.com logo and [Title: DJ Scott LaRock and KRS-One / United Skates of America, Queens / Photographer: Harry Allen] printed in black text.

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

1985-1986

Restrictions & Rights: © Harry Allen; Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.

Medium: silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions: H x W (Sheet): 15 7/8 × 19 7/8 in. (40.4 × 50.5 cm); H x W (Image): 11 15/16 × 17 15/16 in. (30.4 × 45.5 cm)

Place captured: Queens, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America

See more items in: National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Collection title: Eyejammie Hip-Hop Photography Collection
Classification: Media Arts-Photography

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Topic: African American; Hip-hop (Music); Musicians; Photography; Rappers (Musicians)

GUID (Link to Original Record): http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd584fe883b-7eff-4115-9288-cba8ce8004cc