The museum is part of a 22-story, mixed-use building which includes affordable housing and is set to open in 2024.Ĭongressman Jamaal Bowman (NY-16) and Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer announced Thursday that the Senate unanimously passed a resolution designating Aug. HIP-HOP LEGEND Fat Joe (far left at podium) addresses a crowd of invited guests, including New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio (far right wearing blue suit), at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Universal Hip Hop Museum in the South Bronx on Thursday, May 20, 2021.