Kurtis Walker professionally known by his stage name Kurtis Blow, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record/film producer, b-boy, DJ, public speaker and minister. He is the first commercially successful rapper and the first to sign with a major record label. "The Breaks", a single from his 1980 self-titled debut album, is the first certified gold record rap song for Hip Hop. Throughout his career he has released 15 albums and is currently an ordained minister.In 1979, at the age of twenty, Kurtis Blow became the first rapper to be signed by a major label.

After almost 50 years, Hip-Hop finally has a holy alliance designed to help rappers in their lives, their health, careers and overall wellness. Two of rap’s pioneers, and their new organization the Hip-Hop Alliance, have connected with the executives at SAG-AFTRA to pull off a cultural coup, which will allow for artists to receive benefits.

HipHopAlliance is a 501(c 3) non-profit organization who’s mission is to promote fair wages, fair royalties and strong health and retirement benefits for artist in the Hip Hop and R&B community. The Hip Hop Alliance is one of the entities under the auspices of the United Coalition For Humanity. UCFH.org

Chuck D

Founder / President

Doug E Fresh

Founder / Chairman

Dr Bob Lee

Founder / Vice Chairman

Bishop Cathaye Jones

Executive Director

Tasha Dennis

E.D. Assistant

Kurtis Blow

Founder / Vice President

Scot X. Esdaile

Founder

Jameson Bennett

Founder / Secretary

Nadia Young

legal

Janice Pendarvis

Board Membe

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