Georgia State University recently unveiled the Atlanta Hip-Hop Archives. According to the university the mission is to "collect, preserve, and provide access to materials, historical records, and stories related to the growth and development of Hip-Hop in Atlanta."

The archive, which covers the period of 1980 to the present, is spearheaded by GSU’s Special Collections and will capture the journey of Hip-Hop in Atlanta through the decades. It focuses on the Atlanta metro area and the state of Georgia, and emphasizes Hip-Hop’s local roots and impact in the region.

According to GSU the archives aim to "create a comprehensive archive that reflects Atlanta’s musical and cultural essence and the broader Southeast. By focusing on Southern hip-hop and its subgenres, including trap, rap, gangsta rap, and crunk, the collection seeks to encapsulate the diversity and evolution of this influential musical genre, its website relays."

Lakeyta Bonnette-Bailey, associate professor of Africana Studies at GSU said, “I love Hip-Hop, and as a professor studying Hip-Hop in a school that is located in what is now called the ‘Hip-Hop Mecca,’ it was important to be a part of this very important endeavor preserving Atlanta Hip-Hop. As Hip-Hop celebrates its 50th anniversary, it is important to maintain, reflect, and preserve the history of this influential and global genre. This is especially important because of the historical exclusion of Black history and cultural artifacts.”

According to its website, "the university is reaching out to the community, encouraging individuals, Hip-Hop artists, and enthusiasts to contribute. Donations of materials related to Atlanta Hip-Hop, including those from artists, producers, DJs, fans, venues, events, recording studios, and the community, are welcomed."