Rammellzee (1960–2010) was a pioneering New York artist, musician, and cultural theorist whose work bridged graffiti, hip-hop, and avant-garde performance. Emerging from the city’s late-1970s street art movement, he developed a groundbreaking philosophy called “Gothic Futurism,” exploring language, identity, and power through sound and visual art. His 1983 track “Beat Bop,” produced with Jean-Michel Basquiat, became an influential experimental hip-hop milestone. Blending futuristic imagery, elaborate costumes, and conceptual depth, Rammellzee remains a visionary figure who redefined the boundaries of music, art, and performance.