"Rappin' Max Robot," a towering 18-foot-tall, 7,000-pound metal sculpture pays homage to the titular character in Eric Orr's 1986 comic book, considered the first ever 'for and about the hip hop community.' This reflects the deep roots hip hop has in cultural expression beyond music, showcasing how New Yorkers shape art that resonates emotionally and culturally across boundaries."
Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso stated, "Hip hop is so much more than music, it's culture. When hip-hop was first created over 50 years ago, New Yorkers created a system of expression that transcends national boundaries and holds the power to bring us closer together. Rappin' Max Robot epitomizes the many ways hip-hop can take shape - whether it's through breaking, as a comic book, or in a massive metal sculpture created by Brooklyn welders."
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