Former 76ers mascot Hip-Hop to return as team celebrates the 2001 Eastern Conference champs

Former 76ers mascot Hip-Hop to return as team celebrates the 2001 Eastern Conference champs

The Philadelphia 76ers announced the return of former mascot Hip-Hop as the team celebrates the 2001 Eastern Conference championship.

The Sixers are bringing back Hip-Hop

As was first reported by The Philadelphia Inquirer, the Sixers are bringing their old mascot back for select games in 2025-26.

The Sixers’ mascot, Hip Hop, was retired in 2011. Now, for the 25th anniversary of the 2001 team, they’re bringing him back.

And that's not all. Bill Roth, the original mascot, is coming out of retirement as well.

Former mascot Hip-Hop to return as part of Sixers' 2000-01 team festivities

The Sixers’ 25th anniversary celebration of their 2000-01 Eastern Conference champion team will include a familiar rabbit face.

‘Hip-Hop’ returns to Philly as Sixers bring back memorable mascot

This upcoming season, the Philadelphia 76ers are celebrating the 25th anniversary of the ’01 Eastern Conference Championship team. As part of that celebration, the Sixers are not only bringing back the beloved black Iverson-era jerseys, but also their mascot from the same era, Hip-Hop. Introduced in 1998, Hip-Hop dazzled Sixers fans with his flips and tricks for over a decade and helping to define one of the team's most iconic eras. During the t…