Hip Hop Glamm Therapy

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The Heartbeat Behind Hip Hop Glamm Therapy (HHGT)

A Mission Born from Tragedy

On August 23, 2013, Liberated Lorraine Kingcannon’s life changed forever when her brother, Tracy Kingcannon, became a victim of gun violence and lost his life at 19 years old.

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That devastating moment sparked a journey of healing and purpose, leading her to the creation of Hip Hop Glamm Therapy (HHGT), a project designed to help teens overcome the trauma of gun violence and reclaim their futures.

Currently, Lorraine leans on her Masters Degree in Project Management to research the benefits of hip hop culture for healing gun violence trauma and to organize projects such as Hip Hop Glamm Therapy to execute her research!

Lorraine is married with three adult daughters and one toddler. She also uses her parenting knowledge to help parents and teens.

These insights fueled HHGT’s unique approach—blending elements of hip-hop with therapy to create a new cultural movement.

What Drives This Movement

Behind HHGT is a story of triumph, faith, and cultural innovation. After experiencing profound loss, Lorraine found hope through Hope for the Heart, a counseling ministry led by June Hunt in Plano, Texas. Their support transformed her life, inspiring her advocacy for counseling and the development of HHGT.

Additionally, she got deeper into her artistic talent as a Christian Rap Artist and Publicists background to inspire members within the hip hop community to use their platform as influencers to combat the gun violence in our communities. These activities became a personal source of healing.

Encouraged by her mother, Maria Kingcannon, Lorraine turned her trauma into triumph. She crafted a program that combines the power of hip-hop culture with therapeutic principles to reach teens in ways that traditional methods cannot.

The Inspiration Behind HHGT’s Approach

Lorraine’s vision is shaped by pioneers who demonstrated how hip-hop can heal:

The late Dr. Edgar H. Tyson, a trailblazer in Hip Hop Therapy, whose RAP framework (Rhythmic, Affirming, and Personal) taught the power of expression.

Dr. Rafael Travis, whose book The Healing Power of Hip Hop highlighted the intersection of culture and healing.

Leading voices like Dr. Adia Gooden, Dr. Ian Levy, and Dr. Lynn Todman, whose research emphasizes how hip-hop fosters resilience and empowerment.

Is Your Teen Ready to Heal?

Apply Today!

The upcoming 6-week HHGT cohort is now open for applications! This cohort is designed to help teens impacted by gun violence trauma:

Discover: Teens discover their potential through the transformative elements of hip-hop: rap, dance, DJing, street art, entrepreneurship, and knowledge of self.

Engage: They connect with a community of teens that understands their journey and empowers them to express themselves authentically.

Apply: Encouraged to put newfound skills into action to rebuild confidence and pave the way toward a brighter future.

Transform: Inspired to move beyond trauma and obstacles by embracing growth and unlocking hidden strengths.

Heal: The primary goal is to overcome Despair, Emptiness, Anger, Timidness, and Heartbreak (DEATH) through a process that fosters unity, resilience, and lasting change.

This is more than therapy — It’s a powerful movement toward hope and healing!