Rome's Hip-Hop Community Honors Crash Kid with Graffiti Jam and New Mural
A tribute event honoring Massimo Colonna, known as Crash Kid, was held in Rome on October 3, 2015. Colonna, a key figure in hip-hop and breaking during the late 20th century, passed away in 1997 at 26. The gathering, organized by TheJam2, took place at a subway underpass between Via Volpato and Via Ettore Rolli, where a new mural was created over an existing one. A plaque commemorated his impact on the culture. Acclaimed artists like Napal Naps and MC Shark collaborated with newcomers, culminating in performances at Acrobax adorned by Blu's mural, emphasizing community bonds in the scene.
Key facts
- Crash Kid (Massimo Colonna) died in 1997 at age 26.
- The graffiti jam was held on October 3, 2015, in Rome.
- The new mural is located in the underpass between Via Volpato and Via Ettore Rolli, near Piazzale della Radio.
- A commemorative plaque was installed by the municipality.
- The event was organized by TheJam2.
- Artists Diamond and Solo painted a portrait of Crash Kid.
- Performances included Danno (Colle Der Fomento) and Kaos One.
- The after-party was at the Acrobax space, featuring a mural by Blu.
Entities
Artists
- Crash Kid
- Massimo Colonna
- Napal Naps
- MC Shark
- Zero-T
- Flycat
- 00199
- Dayaki
- Clown
- Stand
- Iceone
- Urban Force
- Diamond
- Solo
- Blu
- Danno
- Kaos One
- Massimo Canevacci
Institutions
- TheJam2
- Acrobax
- Colle Der Fomento
- Artribune
Locations
- Rome
- Italy
- Via Volpato
- Via Ettore Rolli
- Piazzale della Radio