MISSION DRIVEN
Our Why
Black Americans carry a disproportionate cancer burden, including the highest mortality rates from most cancers, and slowest time to diagnosis of any other race.
Not only are Black Americans 41% more likely to die from cancer, they top the charts in heart disease, diabetes, and obesity too.
Low health literacy is a big part of the problem.
We're bringing health literacy to the streets
Black Americans need to be empowered with effective health literacy so they can seek the healthcare access and timely intervention they need and deserve.
We aim to educate people in their local communities, with voices they know and trust.
We're eliminating road blocks and barriers to success
Healthcare disparities like lack of insurance, limited access, historical injustices, and implicit racial bias keep many People of Color from seeking essential or even basic medical care.
We're fostering prevention and self-advocacy
We must engage Communities of Color at the grass roots level, and establish collaborative partnerships that will drive health literacy and create lasting change.
THE SOLUTION
Hit the Streets
We’re gearing up to launch a series of block parties in some of America’s largest urban communities and harness the power of hip-hop music and its culture to empower people to seek and receive the healthcare they need and deserve.
Together with community partners, the Health, Hope & Hip-Hop Foundation is creating a model to educate and inspire Black Americans in their neighborhoods with a goal of creating measurable and lasting change.
OUR PROGRAMS
Powered by Hip-Hop
LOCAL BLOCK PARTIES
Urban street parties in underserved communities that combine hip-hop culture with trusted experts to empower health literacy
PODCAST SERIES
A series for survivors featuring Grand G and special guests, who've all been touched by serious illness and perservered
PRODUCTION COMPANY
A vehicle to produce and distribute hip-hop collaborations featuring legends and up-and-coming local artists
HOW YOU CAN HELP
Join the Party
VIDEOS
Spittin' Rhymes
Playlist
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We are grateful to our homies for supporting our mission and vision
Some moments are too important to rush.
What happens when culture, brotherhood, and purpose collide?
You’ll find out soon.
For now… here’s a little behind-the-scenes look at what went down in Orlando. Cameras were rolling. Conversations got real. The energy was different.
Sometimes the biggest stories aren’t the ones happening under the lights… they’re the ones happening when the cameras catch people simply being themselves.
Trust us… this one’s different.
👀 Stay tuned.
#HealthHopeHipHop #SomethingBigIsComing #BehindTheScenes #HipHopCulture #URL
Some moments are too important to rush.
What happens when culture, brotherhood, and purpose collide?
You’ll find out soon.
For now… here’s a little behind-the-scenes look at what went down in Orlando. Cameras were rolling. Conversations got real. The energy was different.
Sometimes the biggest stories aren’t the ones happening under the lights… they’re the ones happening when the cameras catch people simply being themselves.
Trust us… this one’s different.
👀 Stay tuned.
#HealthHopeHipHop #SomethingBigIsComing #BehindTheScenes #HipHopCulture #URL
🎤🇺🇸 As we celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary this Independence Day weekend, I’m reflecting on a powerful moment from June 17.
The Health, Hope & Hip-Hop Foundation was honored to celebrate International Hip Hop Health Day at The Hip Hop Museum in the Bronx, where I joined an incredible panel, “Rhymes & Resilience: The Fight for Health Equity” moderated by Kevin Powell.
During the discussion, I shared something that’s deeply personal:
Hip-hop saved my life before healthcare ever did.
Long before my multiple myeloma diagnosis, hip-hop gave me purpose, resilience, and a voice. After my diagnosis, I realized I didn’t have to choose between my passion for hip-hop and my passion for health advocacy—I could use both to help save lives.
That’s why we created the Health, Hope & Hip-Hop Foundation. 🎤🩺
We believe culture can do more than entertain—it can educate, empower, and advance health equity.
Thank you to The Hip Hop Museum, my fellow panelists Maria Davis and Stick-E, also Chuck D for an unforgettable fireside chat. What a day full of conversation, community, and purpose.
Health. Hope. Hip-Hop. Because the culture that changed the world can also help save it. ✊🏾❤️🩹
#InternationalHipHopHealthDay #HealthHopeHipHop #HealthEquity #HipHopMuseum #US250
🎤🇺🇸 As we celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary this Independence Day weekend, I’m reflecting on a powerful moment from June 17.
The Health, Hope & Hip-Hop Foundation was honored to celebrate International Hip Hop Health Day at The Hip Hop Museum in the Bronx, where I joined an incredible panel, “Rhymes & Resilience: The Fight for Health Equity” moderated by Kevin Powell.
During the discussion, I shared something that’s deeply personal:
Hip-hop saved my life before healthcare ever did.
Long before my multiple myeloma diagnosis, hip-hop gave me purpose, resilience, and a voice. After my diagnosis, I realized I didn’t have to choose between my passion for hip-hop and my passion for health advocacy—I could use both to help save lives.
That’s why we created the Health, Hope & Hip-Hop Foundation. 🎤🩺
We believe culture can do more than entertain—it can educate, empower, and advance health equity.
Thank you to The Hip Hop Museum, my fellow panelists Maria Davis and Stick-E, also Chuck D for an unforgettable fireside chat. What a day full of conversation, community, and purpose.
Health. Hope. Hip-Hop. Because the culture that changed the world can also help save it. ✊🏾❤️🩹
#InternationalHipHopHealthDay #HealthHopeHipHop #HealthEquity #HipHopMuseum #US250
🎤 When @funkflex shouted out our Health, Hope & Hip-Hop Pledge at the @stoopset Block Party, it was bigger than a moment—it was a reminder that the culture has always had the power to move people. Now we’re asking it to move us toward better health. 🙌🏾🎧
Our pledge begins with a simple truth: “I come from people who survived without options. I choose differently.” That’s what this movement is about. It isn’t about being perfect. It’s about making one decision that your future self will thank you for. Know your numbers. Learn your family history. Move your body. Drink more water. Schedule that check-up. Have the conversations our families were taught to avoid. 🩺💪🏾💧
One signature won’t change your life overnight. But one commitment can change your direction. That’s how movements begin—one person, one family, one community at a time. ✍🏾👑
Take the pledge. Make your commitment. Then challenge someone you love to do the same.
Follow us and this movement!!
#HealthHopeHipHop #HealthPledge #KnowYourNumbers #CultureForChange #FunkFlex
🎤 When @funkflex shouted out our Health, Hope & Hip-Hop Pledge at the @stoopset Block Party, it was bigger than a moment—it was a reminder that the culture has always had the power to move people. Now we’re asking it to move us toward better health. 🙌🏾🎧
Our pledge begins with a simple truth: “I come from people who survived without options. I choose differently.” That’s what this movement is about. It isn’t about being perfect. It’s about making one decision that your future self will thank you for. Know your numbers. Learn your family history. Move your body. Drink more water. Schedule that check-up. Have the conversations our families were taught to avoid. 🩺💪🏾💧
One signature won’t change your life overnight. But one commitment can change your direction. That’s how movements begin—one person, one family, one community at a time. ✍🏾👑
Take the pledge. Make your commitment. Then challenge someone you love to do the same.
Follow us and this movement!!
#HealthHopeHipHop #HealthPledge #KnowYourNumbers #CultureForChange #FunkFlex
💙🖤 Our hearts are full as we wrapped up our New York City tour this weekend at the incredible Franklin Avenue Stoop Set Open Streets Block Party in Brooklyn!
A special thank you to @theblockassociation, @good_people_nyc, and the entire Stoop Set team for allowing the Health, Hope & Hip-Hop Foundation (HH&HH) to serve as your Wellness Partner for Summer 2026.
Shout out to the entire @stoopset team:
@marlonrice, @themreport & @carlitohaciano
We also want to thank the block association and the Brooklyn community for welcoming us into your city with open arms. The atmosphere couldn’t have been more grassroots and authentic. From the moment we arrived until the final song played, the love was tremendous.
What stood out most was that it was all love and zero issues. That’s what culture can bring when community comes together with a shared purpose.
A huge shout out to the legendary @funkflex for delivering an incredible DJ set, stopping by our booth, learning more about our mission, and showing us love. Your support means the world to us.
Thank you as well to @angieyee for taking the time to visit us. We appreciate everything you have done—and continue to do—for the culture and the community.
To everyone who stopped by our booth, learned about our mission, shared your stories, and made the Health, Hope & Hip-Hop Pledge—THANK YOU. Every conversation matters. Every pledge matters. Because at the end of the day, it’s all about Health, Hope & Hip-Hop.
And last but certainly not least, to the entire @healthhopehiphop team @nikkiduncansmith, @846627_gud, @myelomavalarie, @p.dot57 & @michellew_ivy who traveled from across the United States to represent our mission with excellence, passion, and purpose! I can’t tell you how much I appreciate each of you and how much love I have for this team. You continue to show what is possible when people come together to serve something bigger than themselves.
Brooklyn, thank you for embracing us. We can’t wait to do it again.
See you all at the next Stoop Set next month! 🙌🏾🔥
#HealthHopeHipHop #HHHH #StoopSet #Brooklyn #CommunityWellness
💙🖤 Our hearts are full as we wrapped up our New York City tour this weekend at the incredible Franklin Avenue Stoop Set Open Streets Block Party in Brooklyn!
A special thank you to @theblockassociation, @good_people_nyc, and the entire Stoop Set team for allowing the Health, Hope & Hip-Hop Foundation (HH&HH) to serve as your Wellness Partner for Summer 2026.
Shout out to the entire @stoopset team:
@marlonrice, @themreport & @carlitohaciano
We also want to thank the block association and the Brooklyn community for welcoming us into your city with open arms. The atmosphere couldn’t have been more grassroots and authentic. From the moment we arrived until the final song played, the love was tremendous.
What stood out most was that it was all love and zero issues. That’s what culture can bring when community comes together with a shared purpose.
A huge shout out to the legendary @funkflex for delivering an incredible DJ set, stopping by our booth, learning more about our mission, and showing us love. Your support means the world to us.
Thank you as well to @angieyee for taking the time to visit us. We appreciate everything you have done—and continue to do—for the culture and the community.
To everyone who stopped by our booth, learned about our mission, shared your stories, and made the Health, Hope & Hip-Hop Pledge—THANK YOU. Every conversation matters. Every pledge matters. Because at the end of the day, it’s all about Health, Hope & Hip-Hop.
And last but certainly not least, to the entire @healthhopehiphop team @nikkiduncansmith, @846627_gud, @myelomavalarie, @p.dot57 & @michellew_ivy who traveled from across the United States to represent our mission with excellence, passion, and purpose! I can’t tell you how much I appreciate each of you and how much love I have for this team. You continue to show what is possible when people come together to serve something bigger than themselves.
Brooklyn, thank you for embracing us. We can’t wait to do it again.
See you all at the next Stoop Set next month! 🙌🏾🔥
#HealthHopeHipHop #HHHH #StoopSet #Brooklyn #CommunityWellness
Today, we celebrate Juneteenth — a powerful reminder that freedom delayed is freedom denied.
As we honor the resilience, strength, and perseverance of our ancestors, we also recognize that the fight for equity continues. While chains may have been broken in 1865, barriers still exist today in education, economics, and healthcare.
At the Health, Hope & Hip-Hop Foundation, we believe that health equity is a civil rights issue. Far too many Black Americans continue to face disproportionate rates of cancer, heart disease, kidney disease, diabetes, and other chronic illnesses. These disparities are not accidents—they are the result of systemic inequities that must be challenged and changed.
Juneteenth reminds us that liberation is not just about freedom from oppression—it is about access to opportunity, quality healthcare, education, and the resources needed to thrive.
Through the power of Hip-Hop culture, health literacy, advocacy, and community engagement, we are committed to transforming pain into purpose and hope into action.
Today, we honor those who came before us by continuing the work they started. We celebrate our history, embrace our culture, and recommit ourselves to building healthier futures for generations to come.
✊🏾 Freedom.
❤️ Hope.
🎤 Hip-Hop.
🏥 Health Equity.
#Juneteenth #HealthHopeHipHop #HHHHFoundation #HealthEquity #FreedomDay BlackHealthMatters HipHopForHealth HealthLiteracy CommunityPower TransformingPainIntoPurpose ClosingTheGap
Today, we celebrate Juneteenth — a powerful reminder that freedom delayed is freedom denied.
As we honor the resilience, strength, and perseverance of our ancestors, we also recognize that the fight for equity continues. While chains may have been broken in 1865, barriers still exist today in education, economics, and healthcare.
At the Health, Hope & Hip-Hop Foundation, we believe that health equity is a civil rights issue. Far too many Black Americans continue to face disproportionate rates of cancer, heart disease, kidney disease, diabetes, and other chronic illnesses. These disparities are not accidents—they are the result of systemic inequities that must be challenged and changed.
Juneteenth reminds us that liberation is not just about freedom from oppression—it is about access to opportunity, quality healthcare, education, and the resources needed to thrive.
Through the power of Hip-Hop culture, health literacy, advocacy, and community engagement, we are committed to transforming pain into purpose and hope into action.
Today, we honor those who came before us by continuing the work they started. We celebrate our history, embrace our culture, and recommit ourselves to building healthier futures for generations to come.
✊🏾 Freedom.
❤️ Hope.
🎤 Hip-Hop.
🏥 Health Equity.
#Juneteenth #HealthHopeHipHop #HHHHFoundation #HealthEquity #FreedomDay BlackHealthMatters HipHopForHealth HealthLiteracy CommunityPower TransformingPainIntoPurpose ClosingTheGap
Yesterday, I had the honor of celebrating International Hip-Hop Health Day at @thhmuseum’s “The Beat of Democracy” event in the Bronx—the birthplace of Hip-Hop.
This incredible gathering showcased the power of Hip-Hop as a force for culture, community engagement, civic participation, and health advocacy.
🎤 Opening Panel
Health, Hope & Hip-Hop Panel
• Maria Davis
• Stick-E
• Oya Gilbert
Second Panel
• Raina Simone
• Lady London
• The D.O.C.
• Mysonne
• Marlon Rice, candidate for New York State Senate
🔥 Fireside Chat
• Chuck D
🎙️ Moderator
• Kevin Powell
🎧 Music by
• Grand Wizzard Theodore
As Founder & CEO of the Health, Hope & Hip-Hop Foundation, it was a privilege to discuss how Hip-Hop can be leveraged as a powerful tool to improve health literacy, address healthcare disparities, and create healthier futures for underserved communities.
From conversations about democracy and civic engagement to discussions about health equity and community empowerment, today’s event demonstrated that Hip-Hop continues to be one of the most influential cultural forces in the world.
A special thank you to The Hip Hop Museum and everyone who contributed their voice, passion, and expertise to this meaningful day.
Hip-Hop has always educated, inspired, and mobilized people. Today was another reminder that the culture we love can also help save lives.
Health. Hope. Hip-Hop. That’s the movement.
#InternationalHipHopHealthDay #TheHipHopMuseum #BeatOfDemocracy #HealthHopeHipHop HipHopHealth HealthEquity ChuckD StickyFingaz Mysonne LadyLondon TheDOC KevinPowell GrandWizzardTheodore Bronx HipHopCulture CommunityHealth
Yesterday, I had the honor of celebrating International Hip-Hop Health Day at @thhmuseum’s “The Beat of Democracy” event in the Bronx—the birthplace of Hip-Hop.
This incredible gathering showcased the power of Hip-Hop as a force for culture, community engagement, civic participation, and health advocacy.
🎤 Opening Panel
Health, Hope & Hip-Hop Panel
• Maria Davis
• Stick-E
• Oya Gilbert
Second Panel
• Raina Simone
• Lady London
• The D.O.C.
• Mysonne
• Marlon Rice, candidate for New York State Senate
🔥 Fireside Chat
• Chuck D
🎙️ Moderator
• Kevin Powell
🎧 Music by
• Grand Wizzard Theodore
As Founder & CEO of the Health, Hope & Hip-Hop Foundation, it was a privilege to discuss how Hip-Hop can be leveraged as a powerful tool to improve health literacy, address healthcare disparities, and create healthier futures for underserved communities.
From conversations about democracy and civic engagement to discussions about health equity and community empowerment, today’s event demonstrated that Hip-Hop continues to be one of the most influential cultural forces in the world.
A special thank you to The Hip Hop Museum and everyone who contributed their voice, passion, and expertise to this meaningful day.
Hip-Hop has always educated, inspired, and mobilized people. Today was another reminder that the culture we love can also help save lives.
Health. Hope. Hip-Hop. That’s the movement.
#InternationalHipHopHealthDay #TheHipHopMuseum #BeatOfDemocracy #HealthHopeHipHop HipHopHealth HealthEquity ChuckD StickyFingaz Mysonne LadyLondon TheDOC KevinPowell GrandWizzardTheodore Bronx HipHopCulture CommunityHealth
Today we celebrate the power of hip-hop to educate, inspire, and improve lives.
Happy International Hip Hop Health Day!
Today, call someone you love and ask how they’re really doing. Mental health matters too.
#InternationalHipHopHealthDay #IHHHD #healthhopehiphop
Today we celebrate the power of hip-hop to educate, inspire, and improve lives.
Happy International Hip Hop Health Day!
Today, call someone you love and ask how they’re really doing. Mental health matters too.
#InternationalHipHopHealthDay #IHHHD #healthhopehiphop
From the block to better health.
Today marks the inaugural International Hip Hop Health Day.
Today, know your blood pressure numbers. Knowledge is power.
#InternationalHipHopHealthDay #IHHHD #healthhopehiphop
From the block to better health.
Today marks the inaugural International Hip Hop Health Day.
Today, know your blood pressure numbers. Knowledge is power.
#InternationalHipHopHealthDay #IHHHD #healthhopehiphop
One culture. One heart. One mission.
Welcome to the inaugural International Hip Hop Health Day! ❤️🎤
Today, drink more water and less sugar. Your body will thank you.
#InternationalHipHopHealthDay #IHHHD #healthhopehiphop
One culture. One heart. One mission.
Welcome to the inaugural International Hip Hop Health Day! ❤️🎤
Today, drink more water and less sugar. Your body will thank you.
#InternationalHipHopHealthDay #IHHHD #healthhopehiphop
Hip-hop changed music. Today, we’re helping it change health outcomes.
Happy Inaugural International Hip Hop Health Day!
Today, take a 15-minute walk for your health.
#InternationalHipHopHealthDay #IHHHD #healthhopehiphop
Hip-hop changed music. Today, we’re helping it change health outcomes.
Happy Inaugural International Hip Hop Health Day!
Today, take a 15-minute walk for your health.
#InternationalHipHopHealthDay #IHHHD #healthhopehiphop
Today we celebrate the inaugural International Hip Hop Health Day! 🎤❤️
A day where culture meets wellness and awareness becomes action.
Today, tell a friend to schedule their annual checkup.
#InternationalHipHopHealthDay #IHHHD #healthhopehiphop
Today we celebrate the inaugural International Hip Hop Health Day! 🎤❤️
A day where culture meets wellness and awareness becomes action.
Today, tell a friend to schedule their annual checkup.
#InternationalHipHopHealthDay #IHHHD #healthhopehiphop
It’s hard to believe it’s been almost two weeks since #ASCO2026! We’re still processing all the incredible experiences and what it means for our foundation. A huge thank you to the entire HH&HH squad for your dedication and hard work in growing our vision. From me personally, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude.
If you stopped by our booth, give us a shout out! We can’t capture all the connections and love we encountered in one post, but we’ve put together a quick 30-second glimpse that we hope tells the story. ❤️🔥💪🏾
#HealthHopeHipHop #ThankYou #Gratitude #Community
It’s hard to believe it’s been almost two weeks since #ASCO2026! We’re still processing all the incredible experiences and what it means for our foundation. A huge thank you to the entire HH&HH squad for your dedication and hard work in growing our vision. From me personally, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude.
If you stopped by our booth, give us a shout out! We can’t capture all the connections and love we encountered in one post, but we’ve put together a quick 30-second glimpse that we hope tells the story. ❤️🔥💪🏾
#HealthHopeHipHop #ThankYou #Gratitude #Community