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  THE WORLD HIP HOP AWARDS 

 

The WHHA is the FIRST global music awards, the FIRST global HIP HOP awards,

the FIRST HIP HOP awards to honor and celebrate the true essence of HIP HOP CULTURE

and the FIRST HIP HOP awards to showcase the culture from every corner of the globe. 

For the FIRST time ever, 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 historic stage,

nominated by worldwide Hip Hop enthusiast to be honored and rewarded 

for their humanity, reverence and unique interpretation of the true essence HIP HOP 

CULTURE at this ground-breaking event. The WHHA aims to be the most prestigious

honor in Hip Hop and philanthropy worldwide. Our pledge is to remain an unbiased

and unquestionable acknowledgment of artistic and moral excellence.

Slated to be known as ‘'Hip Hop's Grammys’’, the annual WHHA event will take place 

first in the elegant city of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates and streamed LIVE worldwide from

the proposed location, The Coca Cola Arena 

Hanumankind – Big Dawgs | Ft. Kalmi (Official Music Video) | Def Jam India

Hanumankind – Big Dawgs | Ft. Kalmi (Official Music Video) | Def Jam India

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                    Who would you like to see
perform or honored on the WHHA stage? 

              

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THE MAJESTIC 13 -  2025 WHHA Voting Board Nominees                 
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                       CORNEL WEST                     Acclaimed Philosopher, 
  Pollical Activist Social Critic
and P
ublic 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 
            
 

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