The Notable Influencers * Listed in No Specific Order of Importance
Antwan "Big Boi" Patton
Big Boi has been the more active member of Outkast since his former group's extended hiatus. This year was no different, with the southern rap superstar releasing new music and traveling the country for concerts...
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Jeff Mazzacano
Jeff Mazzacano is publisher for VIBE Magazine, one of hip hop's most iconic media sources. Coming from a background extensive in magazine advertising, having successfully lead ad sales for Vibe, Giant, Russell...
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Kevin Powell
A long respected hip hop journalist and documentarian, Kevin Powell put his love for community at the forefront of his campaign for Congressman in his Brooklyn district. Powell has been a vocal social activist, speaking publicly...
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Lee "Q" O'Denat
Any hip hop head that knows how to access the web is most likely familiar with WorldStarHipHop.com. The site was the brainchild of founder Lee "Q" O'Denat, and he has remained at the forefront of hip hop's web revolution...
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Toure
Toure has become FUSE TV's foremost authority on hip hop. The respected journalist has secured some of 2010s most talked-about interviews; he sat down with T.I. following the rapper's release from prison, Lauryn Hill when she...
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Corentin "Frenchy" Villemeur
Serving as the general manager for, not only one of the most popular hip hop sites online, but also a site that bears the name of one of rap music's biggest stars, is no simple task. For Corentin "Frenchy" Villemeur, general manager...
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Julie Greenwald
Julie Greenwald, Chairman and Chief Operating Officer of an of industry powerhouse, Atlantic Records Group, is one of the industry's most influential executives. Having developed artists like DMX, Jay-Z and LL Cool J from her days...
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Onika "Nicki Minaj" Maraj
Nicki Minaj has been the most talked-about artist in hip hop this year. Her unique style and persona have made her a permanent fixture on blogs and gossip television, but more than that, Minaj has single-handedly revitalized...
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Sandra Rose
With posts ranging from politics to fashion to scandals to news, SandraRose.com is a blog where gossip and culture collide. As the fearless brain behind the brand, Sandra Rose is always divulging juicy tidbits about tastemakers...
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Vanessa Satten
XXL is the most respected print publication in hip hop, and online, the brand is no less iconic and influential to urban audiences. Vanessa Satten guides the title, taking over as editor-in-chief at XXL after Datwon Thomas resigned...
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