Under a leaden, stormy sky, 9 October saw the third iteration of Vin et Hip Hop Brooklyn to Burgundy in the precincts of the hallowed Château du Clos de Vougeot. Persistent drizzle, followed by howling wind were no dissuasion for the 550-strong international crowd gathered to taste and snack to the deep bass and rap of MCs Jermaine...
Bringing hip hop to Burgundy
Thursday 24 October 2024
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A pumping bass and mic-drops at the Château du Clos de Vougeot mark changing times in the heart of Burgundy. Above, Jermaine Stone, president and CEO of Cru Luv Wine and host of the Wine and Hip Hop podcast (credit: Head Make Book).
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