HHF Executive Board Members

🔹 ABOUT ATTORNEY TIFFANY M. SIMMONS, ESQ.

Attorney. Advocate. Architect of Legacy.

Tiffany M. Simmons, Esq.—widely known as The Plug’s Lawyer—is a nationally recognized legal powerhouse with 16+ years of experience and a record that speaks for itself in business law, felony criminal defense, TV/film entertainment law, and personal injury.

She didn’t just open a law firm—she built a multimillion-dollar legal business from $0, proving firsthand what strategic thinking, bold faith, and legal mastery can accomplish.

As founder of Simmons Law (est. 2009), Tiffany blends sharp courtroom advocacy with boardroom strategy, cultural fluency, and a media-savvy approach. She’s also a real estate investor, actress, TV/film producer, philanthropist, and legal analyst.

Through her platform, The Plug’s Lawyer, Tiffany’s mission is to raise the percentage of Black female attorneys from less than 2% to at least 5% by 2025.

Personal Mission: Serve God. Live a good life of legacy and love.

Firm Mission: To be the voice for the voiceless in the areas of business, criminal defense, entertainment, and personal injury.

Simmons Law is the legal business of this generation.

Cantrece Ndongala is a highly respected business leader with an exceptional 30-year career defined by a mastery of mergers and acquisitions. As a CEO, she is renowned for her strategic vision and her ability to identify, negotiate, and seamlessly integrate transformative deals.

Throughout her career, which has been exclusively within Fortune 500 companies, she has been at the forefront of some of the most significant transactions in the corporate world. At industry giants like The Home Depot, The Coca-Cola Company, and AT&T, she was instrumental in a $3.4 billion acquisition that drove market expansion that unlocked billions in shareholder value. Her expertise extends beyond the initial handshake, with a proven record of successfully leading post-merger integration efforts to ensure deal synergies were fully realized. 

Her unique foundation for this work began with a dual undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering and Accounting, a rare combination that provided a deep, practical understanding of both operational processes and corporate finance. This was further solidified with an MBA in Finance, equipping her with the intricate financial modeling and valuation skills essential for high-stakes dealmaking.

Today, she brings this unparalleled M&A experience to her role as CEO, where she continues to leverage strategic growth opportunities and shape the future of her company through bold, well-executed transactions.

Pixie Paula Dezzutti

Entrepreneur • Author • Visionary Leader • Philanthropist abd HHF financia adviser.

Business Leadership & Innovation

- Founder & CEO, Local Choice Spirits & Striped Pig Distillery – Charleston’s first distillery since Prohibition, launching 50+ award-winning brands and earning more than 200 industry awards.
- CEO, Ghost Monkey Brewery – Became the first woman to lead a brewery-distillery hybrid in the U.S. after acquiring Ghost Monkey during the Mt. Pleasant port crisis.
- Real Estate & Development – President of Hammock Beach Club HOA and multiple property boards, integrating real estate into business expansion, including Charleston’s 24,000 sq. ft. Striped Pig Entertainment Hub.
- Publishing & Media – CEO & Publisher of Skirt Magazine, a women’s empowerment publication spanning 30 years; Founder of Pixie Records & Studios supporting local artists.
- Technology & Finance – Amazon Bestselling Author of Alphabet Soup: The ABCs & 123s of NFTs, Co-Founder of BarrelFi, and creator of Boozebucks, a blockchain loyalty token pioneering digital currency in beverage.

Awards & Recognition

- 2024 Forbes 50 Over 50
- 2024 Most Inspirational Woman – Southeast Chamber of Commerce
- 2024 Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies of the Southeast; Top 18 in SC
- 2024 Top 50 Most Influential People in SC (2023 & 2024)
- 2022 International Woman of the Year – Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
- #1 Amazon Best Seller (Education Finance & Leadership, 2023)
- Over 200 spirits industry awards for innovation and product excellence

Community & Philanthropy

- Founder, MiniSkirt Foundation – Teaching financial literacy to young entrepreneurs.
- Sip & Share Fundraisers – Annual benefit events for the Tri-County Veterans.
- Longstanding board service with Charleston Interreligious Council, Threshold Repertory Theatre, and Kwan2 for Autism.
- Advocate for the cultural and historical preservation of Charleston, including Gullah heritage and the historic railroad tracks of Old School Drive.

Advisory & Board Roles

- Technotainment Advisory Board – Supporting Nyhl Henson, co-founder of VH1, CMT, and Nickelodeon.
- Advisory leadership across entertainment, publishing, blockchain, and beverage manufacturing.

✨ From redefining beverage manufacturing and blockchain in spirits to empowering women and youth entrepreneurs, Pixie Paula’s work bridges business, culture, and philanthropy to create lasting impact.

📩 Contact: paula@localchoice.us | 📞 (843) 814-8347

Asha Castleberry-Hernandez is a national security and foreign policy expert, U.S. Army veteran, author of Why National Security Matters, and former U.S. Congressional candidate. With over a decade of experience in Middle East policy, she served as a Senior Advisor in the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs under the Biden-Harris Administration and held key roles in Kuwait, Iraq, and Jordan. A sought-after speaker, Asha has participated in high-level forums, including the MEDays Forum in Morocco, Erbil Security Forum in Iraq and the Foreign Policy Institute Black Sea Conference in Georgia. 

Asha is a Senior Fellow at Diplomatic Courier and World in 2050.  She is also the founder of the National Security 2050 Project. Asha recently served as a Cyrus Vance Visiting Professor at Mount Holyoke College, she has also taught at Fordham, George Washington, and Baruch College. A Major in the Army Reserves, Asha is a Council on Foreign Relations member, founder of the Diversity in National Security Network, Senior Fellow at the Diplomat Courier, and a recipient of numerous honors, including the Middle East Policy Council 40 Under 40. A graduate of Hampton University and Columbia University, with studies at Oxford and in China, she is frequently featured in both national and international outlets including CNN, MSNBC, CBS News, Fox News, BBC News, and many more. The 14th World Leaders Summit in Oxford recognized her global leadership in National Security. 

Ice-T, born Tracy Marrow on February 16, 1958, is an American rapper, actor, and producer. He's known for his pioneering work in gangsta rap and his long-standing role as Detective Odafin Tutuola on the NBC drama "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit". 

biography:

Early Life and Musical Beginnings:

• Born in Newark, New Jersey, Ice-T's parents passed away when he was young, and he moved to Los Angeles to live with his aunt. 
• He became involved in street life and gangs in South Central Los Angeles. 
• After high school, he enlisted in the US Army for four years. 
• Upon returning, he began his music career as a rapper, inspired by the likes of Iceberg Slim and Sugar Hill Gang. 

Musical Career:

• Ice-T released his debut album, "Rhyme Pays," in 1987, which was the first album to carry the explicit content sticker. 
• He founded Rhyme Syndicate Records in 1988. 
• He formed the heavy metal band Body Count in 1990, known for the controversial song "Cop Killer". 
• He has released several solo albums and collaborated on various projects. 

Acting Career:

• Ice-T began acting in the 1980s with small roles in films like "Breakin'" and "New Jack City". 
• He gained wider recognition for his role as Detective Scotty Appleton in "New Jack City". 
• Since 2000, he has played Detective Odafin Tutuola on "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," a role he continues to play. 

Other Ventures:

• He has hosted the true crime documentary series "In Ice Cold Blood".
• He and his wife, Coco Austin, starred in the reality show "Ice Loves Coco"

Venus (Vado) Teguia Kouam aka DJ VADO, Hip Hop Fraternity Co-founder and Vice Chairman and Owner Of Vadofilms, LLC.. was born in Cameroon, and started Vadofilms, LLC in 2011, making his first music video in Omaha, Nebraska titled “I want it all”. After the success of his first music video, he began making a name for himself. In 2013 Vado got his big break working with Rapper Scarface with the video production getting over 320,000 views online. In 2014 Vadofilms won his first Award at the Omaha Hip Hop Awards for "Best Director" and since has won 3 more for the same category and one for Photographer of the year. In 2017 VadoFilms began making strong connections with Atlanta artist doing videos and photography work for big industry music producers, artists, and models such as Waka Floka, Rick Ross’s MGG Rapper Stalley, 808 Mafia Boss (Producer for Future), Fuse Mafia (Producer for Future and Migos), Supah Mario (Producer for Drake), Metro Boomin (Producer for Big Sean and Future). During this year VadoFilms was nominated Best Music Video for Native American Music Awards in New York City. In 2018 VadoFilms won "Best Hip Hop Video at the L.A. Video Music Awards gaining 23 millions views. Currently. In 2020, vado teamed up with Ken Ivy (Pimpin Ken) and helped founded The Hip Hop Fraternity. HHF Films and Vadofilms are also currently working on Boosie, Ice-T, Pimpin Ken, Freeway Ricky Ross documentaries as he continues his work on the board of the Hip Hop Fraternity.

🚀 Early Life and Background:

Ricky Donnell Ross was born on January 26, 1960, in Troup, Texas. He moved to South Central Los Angeles with his mother in 1963, growing up in poverty near the 110 Freeway, which later inspired his nickname. Despite a challenging environment, Ross showed early promise as a talented tennis player. He attended Dorsey High School, where he excelled in tennis and even attracted college recruitment interest. However, his dreams of a scholarship were dashed when coaches discovered he was functionally illiterate, leading him to drop out of school .

💰 Rise to Drug Kingpin

In the early 1980s, Ross turned to illegal activities, initially joining a car theft ring. He entered the drug trade after meeting Nicaraguan supplier Oscar Danilo Blandón, who provided him with large quantities of cocaine. Ross pioneered the conversion of powder cocaine into crack cocaine, which was cheaper and highly addictive, fueling a devastating epidemic. At the height of his operation, he supplied cocaine to cities across the U.S., including Los Angeles, Cincinnati, Seattle, and New York. Prosecutors estimated he sold over three tons of cocaine, grossing between $600 million and $900 million .

⚖️ Legal Troubles and Incarceration:

Ross faced numerous investigations, including a dedicated "Freeway Ricky Task Force" formed by Los Angeles law enforcement. He was arrested multiple times, with cases often dismissed due to police misconduct and corruption. In 1989, he was indicted on drug charges in Cincinnati and pleaded guilty, receiving a 10-year sentence. He cooperated with authorities in corruption cases against police, leading to a reduced sentence. However, in 1995, he was convicted again in a sting operation orchestrated by his former supplier, Blandón, who had become a government informant. This third felony conviction resulted in a life sentence .

🔓 Redemption and Release:

While serving his life sentence, Ross taught himself to read and studied law. He discovered a legal technicality: his prior convictions should have counted as a single "strike" rather than multiple ones. This successfully reduced his sentence to 20 years, and he was released in 2009 after serving approximately 20 years. During his incarceration, he also learned about the CIA-Contra scandal linked to his drug supply chain, which investigative journalist Gary Webb exposed in the "Dark Alliance" series .

. ✍️ Post-Prison Life and Legacy:

Since his release, Ross has reinvented himself as an author, motivational speaker, and advocate against drug use. He published his autobiography, Freeway Rick Ross: The Untold Autobiography, and produced the documentary Freeway: Crack in the System. He also engages in community outreach, focusing on youth education and prison reform. Notably, he unsuccessfully sued rapper Rick Ross (William Leonard Roberts II) for appropriating his name. Today, he lives in Southern California with his family and works as a legal cannabis entrepreneur .

Kendria Norman is a powerhouse creative, strategist, and visionary with over 20 years of experience spanning music, fashion, media, and marketing. As National Ambassador for the Hip Hop Fraternity (HHF), she brings her signature no-nonsense, fashion-forward mentality and a proven track record of building impactful campaigns, experiences, and talent platforms. Kendria has executed high-level events across global cities from Cancun to New York, working with industry giants such as Coca-Cola, Diageo, Mercedes-Benz, and LVMH. She has styled and produced for top-tier talent including Kelly Rowland, Robin Givens, and A$AP Ferg, and collaborated with cultural icons like Jay-Z, Daymond John, and Russell Simmons. Her ventures span Imagine Talent NYC Management, Ice Grey Entertainment Publishing, and PUSH Fashion INC podcast. As a creative connector, mentor, and brand architect, Kendria exemplifies HHF’s mission—merging hip-hop culture with business, education, and economic empowerment. Her commitment to uplifting artists and advocating for intellectual property rights positions her as a true force and leader within the HHF movement..

MINISTER DR. PHILLIP JORDAN

Dr. Philip Jordan, is a native of the Barbados, but was raised in the borough of Bronx, New York. He is an accomplished television, film, and executive producer, with over 20 years of experience in the entertainment and music industry. Dr. Phil is well respected among his peers for his exceptional abilities as a leader and a motivator, and his philanthropic endeavors have put him in a position to change the lives of many. As a resident of New York City, Phil cares deeply for his community and has a particular passion for the youth and the disadvantaged. His efforts have been directed at improving their lives, not just in NYC, but across the nation.

Phil began his work in the community as a Legal Assistant for the Legal Aid Society’s Criminal Defense Division, where he worked with disadvantaged individuals needing legal assistance. It was through this experience that he was able to witness first-hand the struggles of those from low-income backgrounds. Later on, Dr. Phil became part of National Urban Marketing for hip-hop mogul Russel Simmons’ Hip-Hop Summit Action Network, where he reported directly to Dr. Ben Chevez and learned from Mr. Simmons himself. The Hip-Hop Summit Action Network is an organization that is committed to utilizing the influence of hip-hop music to facilitate education and advocacy for at-risk youth throughout the United States MINISTER DR. PHILLIP JORDAN

Dr. Philip Jordan, is a native of the Barbados, but was raised in the borough of Bronx, New York. He is an accomplished television, film, and executive producer, with over 20 years of experience in the entertainment and music industry. Dr. Phil is well respected among his peers for his exceptional abilities as a leader and a motivator, and his philanthropic endeavors have put him in a position to change the lives of many. As a resident of New York City, Phil cares deeply for his community and has a particular passion for the youth and the disadvantaged. His efforts have been directed at improving their lives, not just in NYC, but across the nation.

Phil began his work in the community as a Legal Assistant for the Legal Aid Society’s Criminal Defense Division, where he worked with disadvantaged individuals needing legal assistance. It was through this experience that he was able to witness first-hand the struggles of those from low-income backgrounds. Later on, Dr. Phil became part of National Urban Marketing for hip-hop mogul Russel Simmons’ Hip-Hop Summit Action Network, where he reported directly to Dr. Ben Chevez and learned from Mr. Simmons himself. The Hip-Hop Summit Action Network is an organization that is committed to utilizing the influence of hip-hop music to facilitate education and advocacy for at-risk youth throughout the United States

Kenneth Ivy

I was born in Chicago, Illinois in 1964 by Collie and Juanita Ivy. When I was fourteen we moved to

, Milwaukee WI where I attended Lincoln Middle and High School. I attended The University of Wisconsin . After appearing on an HBO special  I  started received calls from Jermain Dupri, 50 Cent, Nelly, OutKast, Lil Jon, Snoop Dogg , E40, Big Daddy Kane, Ice-T, Too $hort, Katt Williams, Lil Flip, Pimp C, Loom from Bad Boy Records, Mack 10 and Pastor Troy. All of the above mentioned me in their videos and albums.

I was influenced by Malcolm X, Don King and Napoleon Hill.

I've been featured in XXL, Source, Hip Hop Weekly, and Vibe magazines. I've appeared on the Wendy Williams Show, Hot 97 in New York, Kay Slay show on Shade 45, Whoo Kid's Radio, Greg Street's Radio Show on V-103 in Atlanta, Frank Ski Show on 96.3 in Atlanta, Ed Lover Show on Backspin and many more.

My artistic role is a vocal poetry/talk on the end and beginning of albums. I'm a public speaker, mentor and author. I also host parties. I discovered my passion after the HBO documentary. Helping these hood kids inspires me most. My future goal is to be the top independent publishing company in the game. I write to motivate and inform. I like to be remembered as a man that went from the streets to the executive suites. I've been to hundreds of venues. I'm currently working on promoting my new book, The Art of Human Chess: A Study Guide to Winning.

I've written 2 books, produced 4 documentaries, appeared on more than 49 albums, 5 of which went more than platinum. I've appeared in over 15 industry videos that have over 1 Billion views. I appeared in the 2008 movie "It ain't easy" with Katt William, Mack 10 and Clifton Powers. In 2020 I formed the Hiphop fraternity/HHF that has a current membership of 23 thousand followers 39 chapter and over 100 executives.  HHF owns HHF Films, HHF Records, HHF Management, HHF Clothing, HHF Awards, HHF  literary agency HHF Radio HHF magazine and HHF social media platform at hhfmedia.com. HHF has been marketed on Breakfast Club, Big Facts, Off the porch, 85 south, No Jumper, Soft White under Belly, Dj U podcast, Perspective with big Bank podcast, Math Hofa podcast, Talk a lot Radio, Real Life Street Stars, Boss Talk podcast, Willie D podcast, 19Keys, Nick Cannon playing Spades and Cannon Class. And many more.