WorldStarHipHop is a video news aggregator and entertainment website that was founded in 2005 by Lee O'Denat. The site is known for featuring shocking events caught on video, music videos, and other content targeted to young audiences. According to Wikipedia, WorldStarHipHop averaged 1.2 million unique visitors a day in 2011.
The website has been involved in several controversies, including lawsuits for copyright infringement. In one case, rapper 50 Cent sued WorldStarHipHop in 2009 for using his image on the site without his permission.
WorldStarHipHop has also been criticized for its content, with some media observers arguing that it perpetuates negative stereotypes of urban America. However, the site has also been praised for its role in showcasing hip-hop culture and providing a platform for artists to promote their work.
The website's popularity has created a sort of voyeuristic feedback loop, in which disassociated bystanders immediately videotape shocking incidents and act as if they're already watching a video on the Internet. worldstarhiphop.com
