August 04, 2023

PHOTOS: MTA to Celebrate 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop with Commemorative MetroCards

80,000 MetroCards will be Available at Stations Throughout the System 

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today announced commemorative MetroCards will be available throughout the subway system as part of a collaboration with Universal Music Enterprises and Hip Hop At 50 – Honoring 50 Years of Hip Hop: A Legacy of Rhythm, Revolution, and Soul.  

40,000 MetroCards featuring portraits of New York hip-hop icons LL Cool J and Pop Smoke will be available for purchase starting on Saturday, Aug. 5 on a first come, first serve basis. Cards will be available only at MetroCard vending machines, which accept credit and debit cards as well as cash, at the following stations: 

  • LL Cool J: Forest Hills efmr

  • Pop Smoke: Canarsie-Rockaway Pkwy l and New Lots Av 3

40,000 MetroCards featuring New York hip-hop legends Rakim and Cam’ron will be available later this month. 

  • Rakim: Systemwide 

  • Cam’ron: Systemwide 

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