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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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TODAY IN HIP HOP HISTORY
Xzibit released his third studio album Restless December 12, 2000. Undoubtedly Xzibit's most successful album of his career. It debuted at #14 on the Billboard 200 with approximately 205,000 copies sold in its 1st week released. The album then fell 17 spots to #31 in the 2nd week, but then rose back up 19 spots…
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TODAY IN HIP HOP HISTORY
On this day, GhostFace Killa released his sixth studio album More Fish December 12, 2006. The album features several appearances from the members of Theodore Unit (Cappadonna, Shawn Wigs, Trife Da God and Ghostface's teenage son, Sun God), as well as from Redman, Sheek Louch, Killa Sin, Kanye West and singers Amy Winehouse, Eamon, Ne-Yo…
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ON THIS DAY
December 12 is the 346th day of the year (347th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. 19 days remain until the end of the year. Events627 – Battle of Nineveh: A Byzantine army under Emperor Heraclius defeats Emperor Khosrau II's Persian forces, commanded by General Rhahzadh. 884 – King Carloman II dies after a…
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TODAY IN HIP HOP HISTORY
The American hip hop duo Mobb Deep released their fifth studio album Infamy December 11, 2001. It was released after Jay-Z dissed Prodigy and Nas on his song "Takeover," from Jay-Z's 2001 album, The Blueprint, which caused Prodigy to strike back on the Track "Crawlin". Infamy has been certified Gold by the RIAA, selling over…
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TODAY IN HIP HOP HISTORY
DJ Yella of N.W.A. (born Antoine Carraby) was born December 11, 1967 in Compton, California, U.S. Happy 53rd birthday DJ Yella!
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TODAY IN HIP HOP HISTORY
Mr. Lif was born December 11, 1977 Happy birthday Mr. Lif