Urban Myths

S03E06 Madonna and Basquiat

Before rising to stardom, Madonna experienced a brief yet intense romance with Jean Michel Basquiat, a celebrated figure in the vibrant 1980s New York art world. This legend unfolds over one night on the New York subway, just prior to the moment when Madonna famously surprised music producer Seymour Stein at his hospital room, leading to him signing her on the spot.