CSUN to celebrate hip-hop's 50th anniversary with free event featuring live performances

NORTHRIDGE, LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Cal State Northridge is gearing up for a free, all-day celebration on Friday to mark the 50th anniversary of hip-hop.

The event will take place Friday, April 21 on campus at the Soraya Performing Arts Center, and the public is invited.

Things will kick off at 10 a.m., with dance battles, graffiti installations and live performances.

There will also be a rare, one-on-one interview with music journalist, radio personality and hip-hop historian Sway Calloway.

For more information and details on how to register for the event, visit CSUN's website.