.HipHop Launches Equity Crowdfunding Campaign With DJ Madout as Lead Investor

The .HipHop domain registry has opened an equity crowdfunding campaign with a "Testing the Waters" phase on Wefunder. Cultural innovator DJ Madout signed on as Lead Investor for a campaign that invites investors and the global Hip Hop community to claim a stake in the ICANN approved registry that represents them on the Internet. DJ Madout is known for his dedication to amplifying Hip Hop culture around the globe. He got on board the funding campaign because he believe it presents a unique opportunity for artists, DJs, producers, entrepreneurs, and fans to own a piece of the digital real estate that .HipHop provides.

 DJ Madout said, "Hip Hop is more than music — it’s a movement, a culture, and a legacy. By supporting .HipHop, I’m ensuring the culture owns its digital foundation. This is an investment in the future of Hip Hop, for the community and ultimately by the community."

The .HipHop team, led by a cultural entrepreneur and domain industry veterans (including one of its earliest pioneers in Monte Cahn), that represent a combination of proven executive experience and roughly $600 million in lifetime domain sales. That team has made it their mission to empower creators, fans and businesses with the most culturally aligned and brandable web address.

DJ Madout

Through Wefunder, supporters can reserve investments starting at $250 and play a roll of their own in helping shape the future of Hip Hop online. 

The registry cited three primary reasons for why they believe .HipHop provides a unique investment opportunity:

• Cultural Ownership: Hip Hop DJs, artists and brands gain control over their online identities with domains like DJName.HipHop and ArtistName.HipHop.

• Proven Leadership: Members of the founding team have decades of experience in domain sales, marketing, and internet governance. 

• High-Growth Potential: With over 2 billion global Hip Hop fans, the .HipHop domain has significant untapped potential. 

The investment opportunity comes with this disclaimer:

We are "testing the waters" to gauge investor interest in an offering under Regulation Crowdfunding. No money or other consideration is being solicited, and if sent in response, it will not be accepted. No offer to buy securities can be accepted, and no part of the purchase price can be received, until a Form C is filed and only through Wefunder’s platform. Any indication of interest involves no obligation or commitment of any kind. 

(Posted Sept. 16, 2025)  

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