For all the random montages of women with few clothes on, there was some kid dancing his face off in a living room that made you wonder when they’d be famous. For every absurd fight video, there might have been a reasonable mixtape to listen to. He’s no longer with us, but the impact of the website he created, while measurable in clicks and page views, cannot be overvalued from a culture standpoint.Īmong a certain cadre of people who consider themselves tastemakers, WSHH was an ugly duckling that grew into not a beautiful swan, but a hulklike mutant that permanently realigned the balance of power in hip-hop and, to an extent, black culture altogether. The creator of WorldStarHipHop died in San Diego while visiting a massage parlor, according to the Los Angeles Times. Lee “Q” O’Denat will never get the credit he deserves. We ask that you remember Q in your prayers and raise a toast to the sky in his name.Ī post shared by WorldStar Hip Hop / WSHH on at 1:50pm PST WorldStarHipHop will continue in its various endeavors. We will miss his hearty laugh and warm spirit.

But more than that, he was a devoted father and one of the nicest, most generous persons to ever grace this planet. Q was a brilliant businessman who championed urban culture, ultimately creating the largest hiphop website in the world. With profound sadness, WorldStarHipHop and its employees, state that Lee ODenat, known as “Q”, the founder, leader and genius behind the website and brand has passed in San Diego.

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