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Egbodo Benjamin – Founder & CEO of This Is Hip Hop HQ Egbodo Benjamin is the visionary founder and CEO of This Is Hip Hop HQ Magazine, a premier platform dedicated to amplifying voices in the hip-hop industry. His commitment to authentic music journalism and artist promotion has positioned This Is Hip Hop HQ as a trusted space for rising talents and industry discussions. In 2024, Benjamin was recognized as a Founder of the Year (Under 30) Nominee by FOYA.Africa, a testament to his impact and entrepreneurial excellence in the digital media and entertainment space. Beyond music and media, he is also a Quantity Surveyor, bringing precision, strategy, and analytical thinking to every project he undertakes. His diverse expertise bridges the gap between structured business growth and creative storytelling, making him a dynamic force in both industries. Under his leadership, This Is Hip Hop HQ continues to grow as a global hub for hip-hop culture, artist reviews, and industry insights.
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EMINEM TEASES CEELO COLLABORATION ‘THE KING & I’ FROM UPCOMING ‘ELVIS’ MOVIE
A new biopic about iconic singer Elvis Presley is scheduled for a summer arrival. Directed by Baz Luhrmman (who also did Moulin Rouge in 2001 and The Get Down for Netflix in 2016 and 2017), the film stars newcomer Austin Butler in the role of Presley and Tom Hanks as his manager Colonel Tom Parker. But evidently, the movie also…
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2PAC EX-BODYGUARD SHARES RARE FOOTAGE OF HIP HOP LEGEND ON TOUR WITH DIGITAL UNDERGROUND
As dedicated Hip Hop fans celebrated what would’ve beenBiggie’s 50th birthday on Saturday (May 21), rare footage of fellow rap luminary 2Pac has surfaced online. On Thursday (May 19), 2Pac’s former bodyguard Kaiso Aaron Allen — who previously worked for Public Enemy’s Chuck D — uploaded an old video of the late MC on tour with Digital Underground to his Instagram…
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Too $hort Calls Out Older Rappers For Hating On The Younger Generation
Too $hort recently gave props to the younger generation of rappers, saying that older rappers need to get with the times. Too $hort, despite being a veteran rapper in his own right, called out the older generation in hip hop for hating on younger artists during an interview on the Big Facts podcast with DJ Scream, Big Bank and Baby…
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DIDDY TELLS JAY-Z HE ‘FILLED’ 2PAC & BIGGIE’S SHOES AFTER THEY WERE MURDERED
Two of Hip Hop’s most prolific MCs — 2Pac and The Notorious B.I.G. — were murdered within six months of each other in the late 90s. 2Pac was shot and killed in Las Vegas in September 1996, while Biggie was gunned down in Los Angeles in March 1997. Both were at the top of their game…
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AZEALIA BANKS SHOOTS HER SHOT AT KODAK BLACK AFTER TAKING AIM AT MEGAN THEE STALLION & JAY-Z
It appears Azealia Banks has once again been struck by one of the arrows of cupid, the ancient Roman God of love. On Thursday (May 19), the Harlem-bred rapper kicked off a wild Twitter rant by sharing her true feelings about Kendrick Lamar's Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers collaborator Kodak Black. “I got a crush on Kodak Black,” she…
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LUPE FIASCO TO TEACH COURSE ON RAP AT MIT
Lupe Fiasco has been long regarded as one of the more esteemed voices in Hip Hop, a gifted and intricate rhymer who could teach a course or two on wordplay. Thanks to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the Food & Liquor rapper is set to become not only part of the curriculum but become a professor. On Friday…