Brooklyn celebrates hip-hop heritage with unveiling of towering ‘Rappin’ Max Robot’ statue

Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso this week unveiled a statue of of “Rappin’ Max Robot.” Photo by Gabriele Holtermann Sign up for our Brooklyn Paper email newsletter to get news, updates, and local insights delivered straight to your inbox! Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso paid homage to the world’s first hip-hop comic book character with the unveiling of a Rappin’ Max Robot statue outside Brooklyn Borough Hall Plaza. Standing 18 feet tall and weighing an impressive 7,000 pounds, the metal artwork brings to life the iconic character created by artist Eric Orr in the 1980s. Reynoso said the tribute captures both the history and future of hip-hop. The Rappin’ Max Robot sculpture is on display in Brooklyn Borough Hall Plaza until April. Photo by Gabriele Holtermann “Hip-hop is so much more than music; it’s culture,” Reynoso said. “When hip-hop was first created over 50 years ago, New Yorkers developed a system of expression that transcends national boundaries and fosters unity. Rappin’ Max Robot epitomizes hip-hop’s evolution — manifesting in forms from breaking to comic books, and now as this monumental metal sculpture crafted by Brooklyn welders.” Local workforce development organizations, including St. Nicks Alliance, RETI Center, and Welder Underground —...