From January with @RBucano at the Universal Hip Hop Museum

Here is a photo of Spike Lee I shot on the set of the FIGHT THE POWER music video 1989.

Katz Art found the location of my Rakim photo. He artful merged current day streetscape with the original photo from 1987 ‘Rakim’ - The ’R’ - The God MC - Crosby Street / Bleecker Street - New York, NY - 1991 📸 Michael Benabib

My photos of Mary j Blige, Notorious B.I.G. and Tupac are on exhibit at The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture which just opened its latest exhibition, “Represent: Hip-Hop Photography”. @therealmaryjblige Notorious B.I.G @2pac Smithsonian’s NMAAHC

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Happy birthday day to Talking Heads frontman #DavidByrne Here is a photo I took of David back in 1999. DM for license or rights.

Still one of the most underrated greats in Hip-Hop in my opinion. I met Dr. Special Ed in the early 90s. I shot the album cover for Neva Go Back. Today we celebrate you and your contributions to the game. Happy Birthday Dr. Special Ed #specialedmusic #classichiphop #michealbenabib

Hope you all are watch the 3 part A&E series on Bobby Brown. They have used many of my photos to great effect including the image on the website homepage. aetv.com/shows/biograph…. Always had a special relationship with Bobby as we go back to the very beginning of New Edition.

Shooting today at #thechryslerbuilding

Right now.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TUPAC • 6/16 Photo Copyright M. Benabib Today you would've been 51 years old. Gone but never forgotten. Your memory continues to live on and the music is forever. 🎂🎈

On Jan 6th when the President is told that the rioters were chanting, “hang Mike Pence” Trump replied, “he deserves it”. That is todays Republican Party.

#RKelly 30 years. Photo copyright M.Benabib

My photo of Mike Tyson taken in 1991 on his birthday. Mike Tyson #miketyson

My photos on exhibit at the Universal Hip Hop Museum in the boogie down BX instagram.com/reel/CezAIRhBA…

Happy Birthday to one of the greatest female MC’s. Lil' Kim is a Classic Hip Hop artist that became a trendsetter whose influence is both recognizable and appreciated. It has shaped our view of female rappers, their music and style today. Happy Birthday to the Queen

This year marks the 25th Anniversary of “My Way” by Usher Raymond IV. It’s amazing to see the success of the artists I shot back in the 90s. His talent is ageless and he still sounds as vibrant as he did when the album was released. Congrats on all of your success.

Diddy is the man with the plan and the mastermind behind many great artists, brands, and products. Congrats on the launch of your new record label and new single. It’s been great to watch this businessman grow from intern to mogul. 📸 By me

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