JAY-Z‘s “Book of HOV” exhibit at the Brooklyn Public Library has been a smashing success — so much so, in fact, that the exhibit has been extended for another two months.
In a Twitter post dated Friday (July 21), the esteemed establishment announced that the exhibit, which first dropped earlier this month, will now be there until October.
“We’re thrilled to share #TheBookOfHOV exhibit will run until October. Stop by any time this summer to see this free exhibit, or plan your visit for the fall,” the library wrote in its Twitter post.
Check it out below.
We’re thrilled to share #TheBookOfHOV exhibit will run until October. Stop by any time this summer to see this free exhibit, or plan your visit for the fall. https://t.co/aqgSIyT2bk
— Brooklyn Public Library (@BKLYNlibrary) July 21, 2023
The exhibition didn’t open to the public until July 14, but an exclusive group of guests were treated to an early look around, including Fat Joe, Yo Gotti, Lil Uzi Vert, Rakim, DJ Khaled, Questlove and more. The man of the hour, JAY-Z, was also in the building alongside his wife Beyoncé and their daughter Blue Ivy.
Those unable to experience “The Book of HOV” in person needn’t miss out, though, as the exhibition’s website offers an interactive, chapter-by-chapter guide of what’s on display, complete with narration from Angie Martinez.
Among the array of rare artifacts on display from throughout Hov’s almost 30-year career is a recreation of Baseline Studios, the famed New York City recording studio where Jigga crafted classic albums like The Blueprint and The Black Album.
The multimedia exhibition “presents thousands of archived objects, including original recording masters, never-before-seen photos, iconic stage wear, prestigious awards and recognitions, as well as videos and artifacts from every facet on JAY-Z’s professional life.”
Tracing the billionaire mogul’s journey from Brooklyn’s Marcy Projects to global stardom, the exhibition aims to…
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