





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, honored and rewarded
for their humanity, reverence and unique interpretation of Hip Hop culture at this ground-breaking event.
The WHHA aims to be the most recognizable honor in worldwide Hip Hop, American black culture and philanthropy worldwide. The WHHA pledges to be an unbiased
and unquestionable acknowledgment of artistic and moral excellence.
Slated to be known as ‘'Hip Hop's Grammys’’, we are currently in conversations with potential host-city partnerships for our inaugural 2027 event within the United States and internationally. The WHHA event will be streamed LIVE WORLDWIDE from a founding location that will be historically recognized to have launched Hip Hop’s next worldwide renaissance and a cultural bridge connecting the world for generations.

Method Man & Redman - Act Up ft. PROF (2026)

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



THE MAJESTIC 13 - Most WHHA Voting Board Nominees
DR. JAMES PETERSON PHD Hip Hop scholar, writer, educator, and consultant. Dr. Peterson is the Host of “Evening WURDS” on WURD (900AM and 96.1FM) in Philadelphia, PA.
DANYEL SMITH Acclaimed Writer & Editor
Billboard & Vibe Magazine
CHUCK D
Leader and front man of the
legendary Hip Hop group Public Enemy
KRS-ONE Acclaimed Hip-Hop Artist,
Teacher and Hip Hop Scholar





