Black Americans need to Step It Up today to improve our health literacy, and advocate for better care, for ourselves and for everyone. Get Moving. Drink Water. Limit Sugar. Be Mindful. Pick a new healthy habit today.
It’s easy to overlook something as basic as staying hydrated. But trust me, keeping that water game on point is key to living your best life. Whether you’re running errands, working your hustle, or just out here living, water keeps everything moving smoothly.
Whether you’re chasing the kids, the spotlight, or just trying to keep up with life, staying active is your secret weapon; getting your sweat on is essential for keeping your mind sharp, your energy on 100, and your swag on point.
Mindfulness is for anyone who wants to stay sharp, focused, and most importantly, stay in control.
Now, I know we all love a little something sweet now and then, but too much sugar is like that toxic verse in a track—it sounds good at first, but
ICYMI: Artist Ice-T Shined a Light on Myeloma in New York’s Times Square NYC Times Square for an ?International Myeloma Foundation exclusive ?with my partner in myeloma crime @copybycarri The
Recently I attended the BagIt Conference with Michele Nadeem-Baker, a journalist who asked me, “What does World Cancer Day mean to you“? And so I told her, “We live in
Man…. peoples… at the 2023 ASH conference, there was a whole lot of information presented. (I mean a whole lot.) I know our voices matter because patients were sittin’ at
GOD knows I GET TIRED BUT… giving up has never been an option.(DX: Dec 26, 2017 with Multiple Myeloma)
CLIP DROP 🎙️
I asked Dr. Greg “Grouchy” Watkins one question…
“What was your rock bottom?”
His answer?
Not what most people expect.
This one hits different.
Watch this clip on YouTube: HealthHopeHipHop
or listen on all major platforms.
If you or someone you love is struggling with alcoholism or substance use, you’re not alone.
SAMHSA National Helpline (24/7): 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
#HipHopeHooray #HealthHopeHipHop #Sobriety #MentalHealth #HipHopCulture
CLIP DROP 🎙️
I asked Dr. Greg “Grouchy” Watkins one question…
“What was your rock bottom?”
His answer?
Not what most people expect.
This one hits different.
Watch this clip on YouTube: HealthHopeHipHop
or listen on all major platforms.
If you or someone you love is struggling with alcoholism or substance use, you’re not alone.
SAMHSA National Helpline (24/7): 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
#HipHopeHooray #HealthHopeHipHop #Sobriety #MentalHealth #HipHopCulture
🎥 HIP HOPE BALL RECAP 🔥
If you were there… you KNOW.
If you weren’t… this year… Don’t Drop the Ball. 🏆✨
📅 March 14, 2026 | The Queen (Wilmington, DE)
🎟 Tickets ON SALE NOW:
⭐ Golden Era Experience: $145 Early Bird (until Feb 14) ➡️ $175 after Feb 14
⭐ Golden Era Priority Table (10 seats | near the stage): $2,250
🎫 Balcony Seated: $125
Get yours now using link in bio
#HipHopeBall #HipHopeBallDE26 #DontDropTheBall #GoldenEra #HipHopCulture
🎥 HIP HOPE BALL RECAP 🔥
If you were there… you KNOW.
If you weren’t… this year… Don’t Drop the Ball. 🏆✨
📅 March 14, 2026 | The Queen (Wilmington, DE)
🎟 Tickets ON SALE NOW:
⭐ Golden Era Experience: $145 Early Bird (until Feb 14) ➡️ $175 after Feb 14
⭐ Golden Era Priority Table (10 seats | near the stage): $2,250
🎫 Balcony Seated: $125
Get yours now using link in bio
#HipHopeBall #HipHopeBallDE26 #DontDropTheBall #GoldenEra #HipHopCulture
Myeloma is incurable but highly treatable! Find out more at @imfmyeloma
Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. today and always. ✊🏾✨
At HH&HH, we’re committed to justice, equity, and better health outcomes for our communities.
The dream lives on through the work. 💙
#MLKDay #HHHH #HealthEquity #HopeAndHipHop #CommunityFirst
Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. today and always. ✊🏾✨
At HH&HH, we’re committed to justice, equity, and better health outcomes for our communities.
The dream lives on through the work. 💙
#MLKDay #HHHH #HealthEquity #HopeAndHipHop #CommunityFirst
CLIP DROP 🎙️
I asked Dr. Greg “Grouchy” Watkins if sobriety challenges came from the hip-hop industry…
And his answer?
Let’s just say it went way deeper than the music business.
This is one of those moments that makes you pause and think.
To watch this clip + full episode, go to YouTube: HealthHopeHipHop.
If you or someone you love is struggling with alcoholism or substance use, you’re not alone.
SAMHSA National Helpline (24/7): 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
#HipHopeHooray #HealthHopeHipHop #Sobriety #MentalHealth #HipHopCulture
CLIP DROP 🎙️
I asked Dr. Greg “Grouchy” Watkins if sobriety challenges came from the hip-hop industry…
And his answer?
Let’s just say it went way deeper than the music business.
This is one of those moments that makes you pause and think.
To watch this clip + full episode, go to YouTube: HealthHopeHipHop.
If you or someone you love is struggling with alcoholism or substance use, you’re not alone.
SAMHSA National Helpline (24/7): 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
#HipHopeHooray #HealthHopeHipHop #Sobriety #MentalHealth #HipHopCulture
NEW EPISODE 🎙️
“Open Bar to Open Eyes” with Dr. Greg “Grouchy” Watkins (AllHipHop.com)
This one is REAL.
We talk hip-hop culture… but we also talk the side folks don’t always say out loud:
alcoholism, sobriety, mental health, and what it really costs to keep “pushing through.”
To watch this episode, go to YouTube at healthhopehiphop or click the link in bio.
If you or someone you love is struggling with alcoholism or substance use, you’re not alone.
SAMHSA National Helpline (24/7): 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Filming location: Johnson Victrola Museum
Provided by: Vertie Lee- Curator Of Education · State of Delaware
#HipHopeHooray #HealthHopeHipHop #Sobriety #MentalHealth #HipHopCulture
NEW EPISODE 🎙️
“Open Bar to Open Eyes” with Dr. Greg “Grouchy” Watkins (AllHipHop.com)
This one is REAL.
We talk hip-hop culture… but we also talk the side folks don’t always say out loud:
alcoholism, sobriety, mental health, and what it really costs to keep “pushing through.”
To watch this episode, go to YouTube at healthhopehiphop or click the link in bio.
If you or someone you love is struggling with alcoholism or substance use, you’re not alone.
SAMHSA National Helpline (24/7): 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Filming location: Johnson Victrola Museum
Provided by: Vertie Lee- Curator Of Education · State of Delaware
#HipHopeHooray #HealthHopeHipHop #Sobriety #MentalHealth #HipHopCulture
🎙️ NEW EPISODE: Hip Hope Hooray! Men Talkin’ Health
Dr. Grouchy Greg Watkins sits down with me to talk about alcoholism + his sobriety journey 💪🏾🖤
📅 Jan 14 | 4PM EST
📺 YouTube: @healthhopehiphop
🎧 Listen on all major platforms
💬 What does “healing” mean to you right now?
#HipHopeHooray #MenTalkinHealth #SobrietyJourney #RecoveryIsReal #AlcoholismAwareness #HealthHopeHipHop
🎙️ NEW EPISODE: Hip Hope Hooray! Men Talkin’ Health
Dr. Grouchy Greg Watkins sits down with me to talk about alcoholism + his sobriety journey 💪🏾🖤
📅 Jan 14 | 4PM EST
📺 YouTube: @healthhopehiphop
🎧 Listen on all major platforms
💬 What does “healing” mean to you right now?
#HipHopeHooray #MenTalkinHealth #SobrietyJourney #RecoveryIsReal #AlcoholismAwareness #HealthHopeHipHop
✨ TICKETS ARE LIVE ✨
The 2nd Annual Hip Hope Ball is officially on.
📅 March 14, 2026
📍 The Queen | Wilmington, DE
An elevated night where hip-hop culture meets purpose — bringing together community, leaders, and change-makers for an unforgettable experience.
🎟️ Early Bird tickets for the Golden Era Experience are available now
👑 This is the best ticket — early entry, Meet & Greet Mixer, seated dinner, live performances, and afterparty vibes.
Headliner is none other than the legendary Big Daddy Kane
Secure your seat now 👇
Ticket 🔗 in bio
Dress code: Golden Era Attire or Upscale with Golden Era accents
#HipHopeBall #HipHopeBallDE26 #GoldenEra #HipHopCulture #IgniteChange
✨ TICKETS ARE LIVE ✨
The 2nd Annual Hip Hope Ball is officially on.
📅 March 14, 2026
📍 The Queen | Wilmington, DE
An elevated night where hip-hop culture meets purpose — bringing together community, leaders, and change-makers for an unforgettable experience.
🎟️ Early Bird tickets for the Golden Era Experience are available now
👑 This is the best ticket — early entry, Meet & Greet Mixer, seated dinner, live performances, and afterparty vibes.
Headliner is none other than the legendary Big Daddy Kane
Secure your seat now 👇
Ticket 🔗 in bio
Dress code: Golden Era Attire or Upscale with Golden Era accents
#HipHopeBall #HipHopeBallDE26 #GoldenEra #HipHopCulture #IgniteChange
“She went to the chiropractor. Physical therapy. The ER. And then… she couldn’t walk.”
In this clip, Chad shares the early days of his wife’s undiagnosed multiple myeloma — how back pain turned into paralysis, and how something serious hid in plain sight for far too long.
This one’s for the families still searching for answers. Keep asking questions. Keep pushing. Your voice matters.
🎙️ From the episode: “Men, Myeloma, and the Weight of Pain: A Patient and Care Partner Speak”
👥 Host: Oya Gilbert | Guest: Chad Moore
Follow ➡️ @healthhopehiphop
Sponsored by:
🔹 @jnj (Top)
🔹 @pfizerinc
For more on multiple myeloma connect with @thatsmywordmm
#healthhopehiphop #hiphopehooray #Caregivers #MultipleMyeloma
“She went to the chiropractor. Physical therapy. The ER. And then… she couldn’t walk.”
In this clip, Chad shares the early days of his wife’s undiagnosed multiple myeloma — how back pain turned into paralysis, and how something serious hid in plain sight for far too long.
This one’s for the families still searching for answers. Keep asking questions. Keep pushing. Your voice matters.
🎙️ From the episode: “Men, Myeloma, and the Weight of Pain: A Patient and Care Partner Speak”
👥 Host: Oya Gilbert | Guest: Chad Moore
Follow ➡️ @healthhopehiphop
Sponsored by:
🔹 @jnj (Top)
🔹 @pfizerinc
For more on multiple myeloma connect with @thatsmywordmm
#healthhopehiphop #hiphopehooray #Caregivers #MultipleMyeloma
✨ Happy New Year from Health, Hope & Hip-Hop Foundation (HH&HH)! ✨
As we enter this new year, we’re energized and committed to advancing health equity, hope, and healing through culture. Thank you to our community, partners, and advocates for standing with us.
Here’s to empowered voices, healthier futures, and meaningful change—together.
Happy New Year!
✨ Happy New Year from Health, Hope & Hip-Hop Foundation (HH&HH)! ✨
As we enter this new year, we’re energized and committed to advancing health equity, hope, and healing through culture. Thank you to our community, partners, and advocates for standing with us.
Here’s to empowered voices, healthier futures, and meaningful change—together.
Happy New Year!
“Sometimes the caregivers look worse than the patients.” — a myeloma doctor to Richard
In this clip, Richard — now a multiple myeloma patient — shares how a doctor’s comment hit home after he spent four years caring for a partner with breast cancer. He knows the toll caregiving takes when you’re doing everything you can, yet so much remains out of your control. Chad, a Marine and care partner for his wife, responds by honoring the strength and resilience of the multiple myeloma community, calling their stories of survival and thriving “amazing.”
This one is for:
• The spouses staying up through long nights
• The partners advocating in every appointment
• The friends and family holding it together when things feel out of control
You are seen. You are appreciated. You are part of the fight.
🎙️ Clip from: “Men, Myeloma, and the Weight of Pain: A Patient and Care Partner Speak”
💜 Tag a caregiver who deserves their flowers today.
Follow ➡️ @healthhopehiphop
Sponsored by:
🔹 @jnj (Top)
🔹 @pfizerinc
For more on multiple myeloma connect with @thatsmywordmm
#healthhopehiphop #hiphopehooray #Caregivers #MultipleMyeloma
“Sometimes the caregivers look worse than the patients.” — a myeloma doctor to Richard
In this clip, Richard — now a multiple myeloma patient — shares how a doctor’s comment hit home after he spent four years caring for a partner with breast cancer. He knows the toll caregiving takes when you’re doing everything you can, yet so much remains out of your control. Chad, a Marine and care partner for his wife, responds by honoring the strength and resilience of the multiple myeloma community, calling their stories of survival and thriving “amazing.”
This one is for:
• The spouses staying up through long nights
• The partners advocating in every appointment
• The friends and family holding it together when things feel out of control
You are seen. You are appreciated. You are part of the fight.
🎙️ Clip from: “Men, Myeloma, and the Weight of Pain: A Patient and Care Partner Speak”
💜 Tag a caregiver who deserves their flowers today.
Follow ➡️ @healthhopehiphop
Sponsored by:
🔹 @jnj (Top)
🔹 @pfizerinc
For more on multiple myeloma connect with @thatsmywordmm
#healthhopehiphop #hiphopehooray #Caregivers #MultipleMyeloma
🎄✨ Peace, Love, & Health This Holiday Season ✨🎄
Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful Christmas filled with hope, healing, and harmony. Thank you for rocking with the Health, Hope & Hip-Hop Foundation and helping us turn culture into change all year long. 🎧❤️
Here’s to more impact, more conversations, and more community in the year ahead.
#MerryChristmas #HealthHopeHipHop #HipHopForChange #SeasonOfHope
🎄✨ Peace, Love, & Health This Holiday Season ✨🎄
Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful Christmas filled with hope, healing, and harmony. Thank you for rocking with the Health, Hope & Hip-Hop Foundation and helping us turn culture into change all year long. 🎧❤️
Here’s to more impact, more conversations, and more community in the year ahead.
#MerryChristmas #HealthHopeHipHop #HipHopForChange #SeasonOfHope
