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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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King Von Receives New Tribute Mural In O-Block
There is a new mural depicting King Von in O-Block. An artist in Chicago has made a new tribute mural for King Von on O-Block showing the late rapper rocking an O-Block chain. Von was shot and killed in November 2020 after an altercation with Quando Rondo in an Atlanta nightclub. The new mural began circulating online, over the weekend. It comes after…
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Bill Cosby To Appear In Music Video For Rapper’s Song “The Cosby Dance”
Memphis Jelks praises the controversial icon and Cosby reportedly shared a statement about appearing in the visual. In his first months out of prison, Bill Cosby has gotten a lot on his hands. The industry hasn’t been unanimous in its support for the veteran entertainer who was previously convicted on charges related to sexual assault, and once it…
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August 4th in Hip Hop History
2017"Despacito" becomes the most-watched YouTube video ever, passing the Wiz Khalifa/Charlie Puth collaboration "See You Again" with nearly 3 billion views in just seven months. The mark holds until 2020, when "Baby Shark" overtakes it.2016Nationwide insurance announces a new ad campaign with Brad Paisley and Rachel Platten. 2012Electric blues guitarist Johnnie Bassett dies of cancer at age 76.…
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August 2nd In Hip Hop History
Weird Al Finally Lands #1 Album 2014 Weird Al Yankovic’s Mandatory Fun goes to #1, giving the parody master his first chart-topping album. 1998The Beatles are named “Favourite Recording Artist Of All Time” in a poll conducted by the UK music magazine Mojo, beating out Elvis, Frank Sinatra, Queen, and Elton John in that…
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Her Last Words were ‘Don’t Forget Me’, Patience Ozokwo Mourns Rachel Oniga in Sad Video
The Nigerian movie industry celebrities mourn the tragic death of Rachel Oniga who passed away on Friday night, July 30, 2021. One of such people, heartbroken by the sudden demise of Mrs Oniga is film star, Patience Ozokwo. The veteran took to her social media handle Instagram to share her pain. Patience Ozokwo in tears In…
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Today, August 1st In Hip Hop History
CHUCK D WAS BORN, AUGUST 1ST 1960 Carlton Douglas Ridenhour (born August 1, 1960), known in the hip hop scene and beyond as Chuck D, is an American rapper. The leader of the rap group Public Enemy, which he co-founded in 1985 with Flavor Flav, Chuck D helped create politically and socially conscious hip hop music in the mid-1980s. He is ranked by The Source…