QUEENS — "It’s Christmas time in Hollis, Queens."
Hip-hop legend Darryl McDaniels — the "D.M.C." of Run-D.M.C. — will be back on his home turf just days before the holiday to meet with local fans at the Queens Library.
Run–D.M.C., founded in Hollis in the early 1980s, was one of the most influential groups in the history of hip-hop.
The event will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 22, at the Central Branch in Jamaica, but it will also be simultaneously live-streamed to D.M.C.'s "home" library in South Hollis.
McDaniels will talk about his life in hip-hop as well as his latest venture as an author and the publisher of the independent comic book company, Darryl Makes Comics.
"He's going to talk about some of the obstacles that he had to overcome in his life and still managed to be very successful," said library spokeswoman Joanne King.
"And he really wants to talk about his comic book art and encourage some of the young people to explore their own creativity," King added.
The free program will be hosted by famed DJ and TV personality Ralph McDaniels, who recently joined the library as its first ever hip-hop coordinator.
Those who will gather at both branches will get to see Darryl McDaniels' interactive presentation about his artwork and music career. They will also be able to ask him questions, King said.
The free event will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 22, from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the auditorium at Queens Library — Central, 89-11 Merrick Blvd. in Jamaica. It will be live-streamed to the library in South Hollis at 204-01 Hollis Ave. Free tickets to the Central Library program may be reserved here.
