Health, Hope, Hip-Hop Foundation shared a post on LinkedIn:
“Grateful to see the Hip Hope Ball: A Celebration to Ignite Change highlighted by 6abc WPVI-TV Philadelphia News and journalist Tim Mader.
This event is more than a celebration—it’s a movement.
By bringing together icons like Big Daddy Kane and Philadelphia Freeway, along with community leaders, advocates, and nonprofit organizations, we continue to demonstrate the power of culture to drive real impact in health equity.
As shared throughout the evening:
“Hip-hop is a way that can really get the word across and express things.”
— Big Daddy Kane
“Music in general connects us, but there’s something very rich about hip hop.”
— Philadelphia Freeway
“Hip hop has always been that music that has attempted to make social change.”
— Masta Ace
A defining moment of the evening was honoring advocates and leaders driving meaningful change:
- Johnson and Johnson Innovative Medicine – Collab of the Year
- Philadelphia Freeway – Recognition of the Real
- Maria A. Davis – Lifetime Advocacy Achievement
- Chandra Pitts – Staple of the Streets (Female)
- Logan Herring – Staple of the Streets (Male)
Through recognitions like Recognition of the Real, we celebrate those who embody authenticity, resilience, and purpose.
As (D) Delaware Senator Lisa Blunt-Rochester shared:
“This is about turning research and numbers into positive action to create healthy communities.”
And at its core:
“It’s for the community.”
— Oya Gilbert
The mission is clear:
Build healthier, stronger communities—together.”
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