Photograph of Run-D.M.C. on the rooftop of Russell Simmons's apartment

Social Media Share Tools

Object Details

Photograph by: Ricky Powell, American, 1961 - 2021
Subject of: Run-D.M.C., American, 1981 - 2002; Rev. Run, American, born 1964; Darryl Matthews McDaniels, American, born 1964; Jam Master Jay, American, 1965 - 2002; Russell Simmons, American, born 1957; New York Giants, American, founded 1925

Description: A color photograph of Run-D.M.C. on the rooftop veranda of Russell Simmons's apt. on E.4th St. The trio is pictured leaning against the white railing with a view of the city behind them. Jam Master Jay, at left, wears light-colored denim pants and shirt, a heavy gold chain with a large medallion, and a red and blue New York Giants stocking cap. D.M.C., center, wears a black hat, sunglasses, and turtle neck, with a necklace with a medallion in the shape of a head. Run (Russell Simmons), to the right, wears a black sweatshirt and a blue New York Giants baseball cap. The photograph is signed by the photographer beneath the image at the bottom left corner [Ricky Powell '04]. There are no inscriptions on the back.

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

ca. 1990; printed 2004

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

Place captured: 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; Fashion; Hip-hop (Music); Musicians; Photography; Rappers (Musicians); Urban life

GUID (Link to Original Record): http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd547f2a626-863e-4898-b489-0b5f538276f2