About Us
About Us
Founded by Dishawn “Affishaul” Williams Sutton, Trustee of the Mid-Atlantic Dynasty Trust, and a team of dedicated community leaders, the Hip-Hop Healing Institute (HHHI) was created from the belief that hip-hop culture has the power to heal, inspire, and empower.
What began as therapy sessions using lyric writing and open mic circles has grown into a full ecosystem that integrates:
Mental Health Services – Trauma-informed care rooted in culture, including hip-hop therapy, sound healing, VR experiences, and fatherhood engagement.
Vocational Education – Apprenticeships, reentry workforce pathways, and financial literacy programs through partners like Vision Builders Institute, Krafty Academy, and Imani Nia Freedom School of Fine Arts & Trades.
Artistic Expression – Music, media, and film-based programs that transform creativity into both a therapeutic tool and an economic opportunity.
Community-Owned Economics – Supported by Freedom Notes, DAO governance, and trust-backed infrastructure to ensure sustainability and generational impact.
Today, HHHI stands as both a healing hub and innovation engine, turning culture into curriculum, therapy into workforce opportunity, and community into a sovereign ecosystem of resilience and growth.
Meet the Visionaries Behind HHHi
The Hip-Hop Healing Institute (HHHI) was founded by Dishawn “Affishaul” Williams Sutton, Trustee of the Mid-Atlantic Dynasty Trust, together with a coalition of cultural leaders, therapists, and educators. Built on the conviction that hip-hop is more than music — it is medicine, education, and empowerment — HHHI transforms culture into a healing force for individuals and communities.
From its roots in lyric-writing therapy sessions and creative workshops, HHHI has grown into a multidimensional ecosystem that blends:
Mental Health & Healing – Trauma-informed care using hip-hop therapy, VR/sound healing, and fatherhood engagement programs, with clinical supervision and Medicaid-aligned partners.
Education & Workforce – Alternative schooling and job training through Vision Builders Institute, Imani Nia Freedom School of Fine Arts & Trades, Krafty Academy, and apprenticeship pipelines supported by NEDA.
Arts & Media – Music studios, film projects, and creative hubs that turn self-expression into economic opportunity while documenting stories of resilience.
Community-Owned Economics – Powered by Freedom Notes, trust-backed DAO governance, and interlinked entities that ensure sustainability, equity, and long-term impact.
Today, HHHI is more than a program — it’s a movement and institutional framework, designed to divert youth from incarceration, create jobs, and heal families. By integrating clinical services, cultural expression, and community economics, HHHI is building a sovereign ecosystem where hip-hop not only tells our story but also writes our future.
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Healing Through Hip-Hop
Empowering individuals via music, mental health, and creative expression for transformative journeys and growth.
Empower Through Hip-Hop
Discover transformative services blending mental health, vocational education, and artistic expression for healing.
Creative Workshops Offered
Engaging sessions that inspire creativity and personal growth through music and media.
Therapeutic Lyric Writing
Utilizing lyric-writing as a therapeutic tool to promote healing and self-expression.
Vocational Education Programs
Programs designed to equip individuals with skills for personal and professional development.
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