hIP hOP eCONOMIC dEVELOPMENT is Revitalizing & Empowering Urban Communities

Welcome to Hip Hop Economic Development LLC, where we transform visionary ideas into thriving realities. Harness the power of hip hop culture to boost urban growth and empower our students, fans, families and communities for socio-economic empowerment, education and ownership.

Empowering people and urban Communities Financially

Hip Hop Economic Development LLC is committed to urban revitalization through innovative real estate, housing, retail, and small business strategies. Founded by Hip Hop Hall of Fame CEO/Executive Producer Sir JT Thompson, this initiative leverages hip hop culture to drive socio-economic growth, emphasizing financial literacy and community economic development, education, and empowerment. Powered by Municipal Data & Power MDP.

Empowering Urban Financial Literacy

Discover our diverse services, focused on excellence and client satisfaction.

Real Estate Development

Creating public and private partnerships to advance home ownership, affordable housing, workforce development, , schools, parks, cultural & civic centers, community services, hospitality and entertainment real estate development projects.

Small Business Development

Customized strategies for small business start-up and growth. Professional education and resources that empowers small businesses to succeed and contribute to their communities. HHEDC to create an entrepreneurial investment fund.

Community Financial Literacy

Enhancing community engagement and cultural preservation with innovative financial literacy and money management strategies. An advanced track for business, community and municipal city leaders for community development and infrastructure.

Empowering Urban Innovators Today

Explore dynamic events and initiatives that bridge hip hop culture with economic empowerment, sparking growth and collaboration in our community.

Hip Hop Real Estate Workshop

may 2026

Join us to learn about urban property investment and development strategies.

Small Business Success Forum

may 2026

Discover how to start a business in any sector from the experts including access to capital and technical support.

Financial Literacy Bootcamp

may 2026

Increase your financial knowledge and make informed economic decisions. Advanced financial literacy for municipalities, universities and community agencies.

advanced Community, University and municipal city capital access & finanical literacy

may 2026

Engage with leaders to drive positive change and capitalization to rethink and redesign the future of urban neighborhoods and campuses.

Hip Hop: Catalyst for Urban Development and Prosperity

Transformative Real Estate development Solutions

Discover our value-packed strategies and plans can be tailored to maximize your growth potential from affordable housing, workforce development and housing, commercial and hotel development and cultural civic centers. These strategies also include data centers, power grids, and infrastructure.

Blog

Dive into our blog and explore articles, insights, and resources designed to inform and inspire our urban community.

Hip hop economic development & conference ‘leading the next genration for Urban economic development & empowerment

30 E. 125th St, Suite 220

Harlem, New York, NY

+1-213-935-0120

HipHopEconomicDevelopment@gmail.com