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Hip-hop historian, OG graffiti artist and industry veteran Fab 5 Freddy is getting some recognition in the art world for his mixed media pieces. The former ‘YO! MTV Raps’ host was recently honored as the first artist-in-residence at the Cosmopolitan Hotel’s P3 Studio in Las Vegas.
Freddy’s work — a mixture of boxing and striptease scenes — is featured throughout the hotel’s luxurious properties and in a site-specific gallery exhibit.
The exhibit is titled ‘Crystal Punch,’ and, while varied, mostly centers around these images of athleticism. Most pieces start with an original piece of photography that’s then altered digitally and printed before being adorned with Swarovski crystals.
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Watch Video: Fab 5 Freddy Artwork Shines on Walls of Las Vegas Hotel