Ernie Paniccioli Hip Hop Photographer, humanitarian, Author 

Ernie Paniccioli is the bestselling Author of “Hip Hop at the End of the World” and “Who Shot Ya?”. He first made his foray into the culture in 1973 when he began capturing the ever-present graffiti art dominating New York City. Armed with a 35-millimeter camera, Paniccioli has recorded the entire evolution of Hip Hop. Paniccioli, himself Native American, is known for his special eye for capturing people and communities ignored or misunderstood by mainstream America. Starting with snapping pics (a priceless history) of graffiti art in 1973 in NYC, he evolved to become the pictorial archeologist of Hip Hop much like James Van Der Zee did for 1920’s Harlem and Edward S. Curtis’ monumental prints did for the Native peoples of North America. Ernie is regarded by the Hip Hop community as their premier American photographer.

Key Highlights of the last 20 years

May 2001 chosen by KRS1 to be the spokesman for The Temple of Hip Hop at The United Nations during the Hip Hop Peace Conference

December of 2007 he appeared in the Oscar winning Phillip Seymour Hoffman's play, "The Long Red Road", at the Public Theatre.

November 2007 his 90 minute film, "Another Side of Hip Hop", which portrays his life, art, work, photography and politics was screened for the first time at the Big Apple Festival and won Best Documentary 2007.

2009 he was invited to host the UK premiere of his film "The Other Side of Hip Hop" as part of the Liverpool Sound Stage Music Festival.

2011 marked the start of his duties as a radio host his show "THE BROTHER ERNIE 3rd EYE STUDIO SHOW" was a weekly on PWRNRADIO.COM and his guests have included Chuck "PUBLIC ENEMY" D, Sam "THE SPOOK WHO SAT BY THE DOOR" Greenlee, political prisoner and Black Panther leader Dhoruba Bin Wahad, Wise "POOR RIGHTEOUS TEACHERS" Intelligent as well as many others.

2012 photo archive was purchased and became part of the permanent collection of Cornell University Library’s Hip Hop archives.

November 2013 at the 40th Anniversary of The Universal Zulu Nation Ernie was awarded The Human Soul Award.

May of 2014 was inducted into The Hip Hop Hall of Fame

October 2014 he had a massive month long gallery show in Lille, France for the opening the Le Masion de Hip Hop attended by over 4000 people

January - February of 2015 Gallery show in Jersey City's City Hall.

February 2017 Massive 70th Birthday Day Party Brooklyn gifted by Shoe King Steve Madden

April 2018 Colorz Exposition Gallery show in Montpelier, France

August 2019 Winner of the Source Icon Award

November 2020 Jersey City Arts Council Awards -2020 Legacy Art Award winner

February 2021 “Hip Hop at the End of the World “ by Ernie Paniccioli #1 Best Seller on Amazon for Individual Photographer Monographs and for Rap Music (Books)

March 2021 -Donated a print of the X-Clan to the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

March 2021 The first Universal Hip Hop Musem Clubhouse event, Legendary Conversations, was with the Legendary Ernie Paniccioli.

April 2021 Cornell University Dark Laboratory Photographic Narrative Prize for 2022 will be honoring Ernie Paniccioli

May 2021 Keynote Speaker for the International Indigenous Hip Hop Awards

May 2021 Rock the Bells Club House Event " Live from Bed Stuy: The Story Behind Iconic Biggie Photos"

June 2021 Inaugural Impact Artist for Lets Rethink This

June 2021 Book "Hip Hop at the End of the World " was showcased as part of the Universal Hip Hop Musem [R]Evolution of Hip Hop exhibition

July 2021 Ernie's images were featured as a part of "Eye Contact " gallery show in NYC and was interviewed by Roger Clark for NY1 "Hip Hop through the lens of photographer Brother Ernie https://www.ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/human-interest/2021/07/16/hip-hop-through-the-lens-of-photographer-brother-ernie

July 2021 "Hip Hop at the End of the World" was Amazon Bestseller in the following categories #1 in Photography Collection Exhibition (Books) and #1 in Individual Photographer Monographs

August 2021 Grand Opening of Legacy.NYC Gallery Ernie's Hip Hop Collection curated by VaultWorks

September 2021 East End Arts Mix Tape the synchronous rise of Hip Hop & Alt Rock in the late 80’s-90’s as seen through the lenses of @erniepaniccioli & @kramerstudios.

November 2021 The Art of HipHop Gallery One Day Pop up Show with Chuck D's Madurgency Team featuring Ernie's images and art inspired by his images

November 2021 Universal Hip Hop Museum presented Ernie with Appreciation Award

December 2021 Video Music Box documentary Ernie is featured

February 2022 -Ernie is featured as a part of NY HOT 97 Black History Month "Hip Hop Through the Lens" series

February 2022 - Ernie's bestselling book "Hip Hop at the End of the World " is in the Top 5 bestselling books on Amazon for the category Individual Photographer Monographs category

February 2022 - Rock the Bells honors Ernie for his 75th birthday - Interviewed on Roxanne Shante on Rock the Bells Radio on Siriusxm. - An article published called "Your favorite MC's Favorite photographer" published across all the Rock the Bell platforms. -Ernie is honored for his 75th birthday by Rock the Bells across their social media platforms.

February 2022 - The City of Jersey City , NJ and the Jersey City Arts Council honored Ernie for his 75th birthday across their social media platforms

February 2022 - Universal Hip Hop Museum celebrates Ernie's contribution to Hip Hop culture by honoring him for his 75th birthday across their social media platforms

February 2022 - Ernie is interviewed on NY Hot 97's Ebro in the Morning with Laura Stylez and Rosenberg show and interviewed is posted on their social media platforms and YouTube

March 2022 - Office of the The Mayor City of Jersey City, New Jersey issues Proclamation Recognizing Ernie Paniccioli for his 75th birthday

June 2022 - The GRAMMY Museum Experience exhibit “A Hip Hop Life: Five Decades of Hip Hop Music, Art and Culture featuring Ernie Paniccioli Photography” until October 2022

Articles about Ernie Paniccioli

#1 Best Selling Hip Hop Photography Coffee Book “Hip Hop at the End of the World” https://www.rizzoliusa.com/book/9780789334411/

Hip Hop Photography Coffee book “Who Shot Ya “ by Ernie Paniccioli https://www.harpercollins.com/blogs/authors/ernie-paniccioli

Rare Stories Of Biggie, Queen Latifah, Rakim + more with Photographer Ernie Paniccioli https://youtu.be/t9ApkCSRjE0

Ernie Paniccioli Archives at Cornell University https://digital.library.cornell.edu/collections/paniccioli https://www.complex.com/style/2020/08/ernie-paniccioli-photo-archive-cornell-university-library

ERNIE PANICCIOLI: YOUR FAVORITE MC'S FAVORITE PHOTOGRAPHER https://www.rockthebells.com/blogs/articles/ernie-paniccioli-photogapher

New York Times article Public Enemy’s Private Photographer By David Gonzalez Apr. 18, 2013 https://lens.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/04/18/public-enemys-private-photographer/

New York Times Article The Year in Yesteryear: Standout Music Books and Boxed Sets By Jon Pareles, Jon Caramanica and Giovanni Russonello Dec. 19, 2018 https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/19/arts/music/best-boxed-sets-hip-hop-books.html?searchResultPosition=3

THE STORY BEHIND SOME OF THE NOTORIOUS B.I.G.’S MOST ICONIC PHOTOS March 9, 2021 By: King Louie https://www.hot97.com/educate/remembering-biggie/the-story-behind-some-of-the-notorious-b-i-g-s-most-iconic-photos/

Source Award Icon Award Winner https://thesource.com/2019/08/05/source360-icons-awards-dinner-misa-hylton-kool-herc-rakim-ernie-paniccioli/

Maxim Magazine AN OLD-SCHOOL HIP-HOP PHOTOGRAPHER ON HIS GREATEST HITS Nas, Notorious B.I.G., Tupac, LL Cool J and more are featured in the new photo book, "Hip-Hop at the End of the World." CHRIS WILSON NOV 15, 2018 https://www.maxim.com/entertainment/old-school-hip-hop-photo-book-2018-11