Every hip-hop fan knows the images: The Notorious B.I.G. rocking the "King of New York" crown, Tupac Shakur with the double-finger salute, Jay-Z peeking through his hands as he throws his diamond up.

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The Mixtape Exhibit explores the impact and influence that hip-hop music and culture has had on the world since it was ...