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1992 Jack the Rapper Convention Shirt
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1992 Jack the Rapper Convention Shirt

Founder Jack the Rapper
Date1992
Mediumcotton (fiber)
DimensionsOverall (HWD): 21 5/8 × 19 1/2 in. (54.928 × 49.53 cm)
Credit LineMoPOP permanent collection
Object number2021.72
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The Jack the Rapper Family Affair promotional T-shirt designed by Cross Colours.

The Jack the Rapper Family Affair conventions was an annual music convention held in Atlanta, GA from 1977 to 1994. The convention was founded by local Atlanta DJ, Joseph Deighton Gibson, Jr. (1922 –2000) know as Jockey Jack/Jack the Rapper. The conventions brought together African American radio DJs, station owners, artists and music industry professionals and artist from across the country and provided a platform for them to network and exchange ideas. The events were known for their lively atmosphere and included music performances, celebrity appearances, and panel discussions. As the world’s largest Hip-Hop gathering, convention attendees included Prince, Mariah Carey, Luther Vandross, New Kids On The Block, MC Hammer, TLC, Tupac, Outkast and Wu-Tang Clan.

Black t-shirt with image of yellow podium with Jack in black. Below is Rapper in red font which sits above a crowd of people printed in black. Cross Colour logo on top back of tee.
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