BESN X Community Begins Filming HHIE
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BESN X Community has officially kicked off production for our groundbreaking new series, Hip Hop Influences Everything (HHIE) — and there couldn’t have been a more powerful place to start than the Esports & Creator Summit and DreamHack Atlanta.
These two major cultural and gaming events bring together creators, fans, innovators, and industry leaders from across the country. For us, they represent the perfect backdrop for a project that explores how hip hop, gaming, creativity, and community intersect to shape the world we live in today.
Lights, Camera, Culture: HHIE Is Underway
At the Esports & Creator Summit, our team captured conversations with top creators and industry voices about the ever-evolving intersection between hip hop and gaming. We explored how these cultural pillars empower youth, amplify underrepresented voices, and create new lanes for storytelling and technology.
From Atlanta’s vibrant music scene to the massive stage at DreamHack, HHIE is already shaping up to be a powerful series that celebrates:
The evolution of gaming as cultural expression
The influence of hip hop on tech, esports, and digital art
The communities building the next generation of storytellers
Real youth narratives from our programs in Toledo and Atlanta
Special thank you to our sponsor Resurgens for believing in the vision and supporting our production team during this exciting launch.
DreamHack Atlanta: Where Culture and Gaming Meet
Our HHIE team spent the weekend at DreamHack Atlanta, one of the largest gaming festivals in the world. We captured cosplayers, competitors, creators, and fans who represent the spirit of HHIE — creative, bold, and unafraid to push boundaries.
This footage will form a key part of the series as we explore how gaming is becoming a core part of youth identity and urban culture.
BESN X Community STEM Center Soft Opening November 8
Back home in Toledo, we’re celebrating another milestone: the soft opening of our STEM Center on November 8th.
Our Youth Program Showcase will feature:
Esports and gaming stations
AI and coding activities
Enrollment for youth programs
Free food and family-friendly activities
This center will serve as the heart of our youth-focused programming and the future home of our HHIE community screenings and workshops.
Gamers Gives: Thanksgiving Relief – November 24
Food insecurity is hitting families harder than ever — especially with the recent SNAP benefit disruptions. On November 24, BESN X Community will provide:
Turkeys and holiday meal boxes
Kid-friendly food kits
Support for families from Lucas Metropolitan Housing, The Believe Center, and Sofia Quintero Art & Cultural Center
We’re calling on donors and partners to support this urgent community effort.
Gamers Gives: Holiday Edition – December 19
Our second holiday distribution will continue the mission by providing:
Groceries and pantry boxes
Hot meals
Winter essentials
Youth programming and safe activity spaces
Families need us now more than ever, and BESN X Community is stepping up.
How You Can Support
As we move forward with HHIE, our youth programming, and critical holiday food relief efforts, your support makes all the difference.
Become a donor
Provide in-kind support
Volunteer at our events
Sponsor the HHIE series or our youth programs
Share our mission with your networks
Every action fuels our ability to empower youth, uplift families, and strengthen community through culture, technology, and creative expression.
The Story Is Just Beginning
From the streets of Atlanta to the heart of Toledo, HHIE is amplifying the voices and energy of a generation. And BESN X Community is ready to bring this movement to screens, stages, and neighborhoods across the country.
Stay tuned — this is only the beginning.