WOW: WorldStarHipHop Founder Lee “Q” O’Denat Found Dead

A sad day for the culture.

According to TMZ, it has been that WorldStarHipHop (WSHH) founder Lee “Q” O’Denat has passed away. The influencer and curator of the entertainment video platform was found dead at his home Monday night, reportedly passing away in his sleep from an apparent heart attack. He was only 43 years old.

Q found WSHH in 2005 which became a huge and continuously growing platform for video premieres via hip-hop artists, unsigned talent, and outrageous fights and interviews; and let’s not forget the infamous rise of WSHH’s first lady, Kat Stacks.

A statement from the WSHH team:

With profound sadness, WorldStarHipHop and its employees, state that Lee ODenat, known as “Q”, the founder, leader and genius behind the website and brand has passed in San Diego. Q was a brilliant businessman who championed urban culture, ultimately creating the largest hiphop website in the world. But more than that, he was a devoted father and one of the nicest, most generous persons to ever grace this planet. We will miss his hearty laugh and warm spirit. WorldStarHipHop will continue in its various endeavors. We ask that you remember Q in your prayers and raise a toast to the sky in his name.

WorldStarHipHop is set to make it’s television premiere on MTV2 on February 3 at 11PM.

We send our sincerest condolences to Q’s family and friends.