Cey Adams, a pioneering graffiti artist and designer, emerged from New York’s vibrant street art scene in the late 1970s. As a founding creative director of Def Jam Recordings, he helped shape the visual identity of hip-hop, designing iconic logos and album covers for artists like Run-D.M.C., Beastie Boys, and LL Cool J. Blending graffiti, collage, and pop culture, his work bridges the raw energy of street art with graphic design’s precision. Adams continues to explore themes of race, identity, and community, cementing his legacy as a key figure in both graffiti culture and hip-hop’s visual evolution.
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