Introducing ... THE WORLD HIP HOP AWARDS
The 2023 WHHA is the FIRST Hip Hop awards event to honor
THE 5 ELEMENTS of HIP HOP and HIP HOP CULTURE from every corner of the globe.
For the FIRST time, Signed and Independent MCs, DJs, Break Dancers, Graffiti Artists, and innovative individuals representing the 5th Element of Hip Hop - KNOWLEDGE will be gathered onto one New York stage, nominated by worldwide fans to perform, be honored and rewarded for their humanity, reverence and unique interpretation of Hip Hop art, culture and music at this historic event.
Aiming to put some RESPECT back on Hip Hop's name, The 2023 World Hip Hop Awards dares to position itself to be the most sought after Hip Hop award worldwide with it's pledge to be an unbiased and unquestionable acknowledgment of true Hip Hop artistic excellence.
Slated to be known as ‘'Hip Hop's Grammys’’, due to its music and performances,
The 2023 WHHA event will be held in the United States and streamed LIVE worldwide to millions of
Hip Hop enthusiasts from the proposed location, The Barclays Center in Brooklyn NY.
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2023 World Hip Hop Awards Nominees
THE MAJESTIC 13 - 2023 WHHA Voting Board Nominees
CORNEL WEST Acclaimed Philosopher,
Pollical Activist Social Critic
and Public Intellectual
DANYEL SMITH Acclaimed Writer & Editor
Billboard & Vibe Magazine
BOOTS RILEY Acclaimed Hip Hop Artist, Film Director,
Screenwriter & Producer, and Community Activist
KRS-ONE Acclaimed Hip-Hop Artist,
Teacher and Hip Hop Scholar
WORLDWIDE HIP HOP & MUSIC INDUSTRY NEWS
CONGRESSIONAL RESOLUTION OFFICIALLY DECLARES THE BRONX & 1520 SEDGWICK AVENUE THE BIRTHPLACE OF HIP HOP CULTURE.
UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP LAUNCHES VIRGIN MUSIC LABEL & ARTIST SERVICES IN AFRICA
SONY MUSIC TO EXPAND UNRECOUPED BALANCE PROGRAM TO MORE ARTISTS AND SONGWRITERS
CHIEF KEEF PARTNERS WITH RBC RECORDS/BMG TO LAUNCH NEW LABEL VENTURE 43B