WorldStarHipHop is a video news aggregator that features shocking events caught on video, music videos, and assorted content targeted to young audiences. It was founded in 2005 by Lee O'Denat and has become infamous for posting videos of fights and other violent incidents.
The website's popularity has created a "voyeuristic feedback loop," where disassociated bystanders immediately videotape shocking incidents and act as if they're already watching a video on the Internet. WorldStarHipHop has been criticized for its content, with some arguing that it contributes to the coarsening of society and perpetuates stereotypes of urban America.
In 2012, WorldStarHipHop was voted the "top hip hop and urban culture website" for three years in a row. The website has also been used as an advertising tool by companies and artists, including a promotional video of vodka that premiered on WorldStar.
According to Wikipedia, WorldStarHipHop is a commercial website that allows users to register, but it is not required. The website has been involved in several lawsuits, including a case where a man sued the website for posting a video of a fight without his permission.
