Rocky Williform
Encyclopedia
Rocky De Aire Williform, an American
entrepreneur
, is founder of HipHopBlog.com, the microblogging
network for hip-hop, and serves as its editor-in-chief and publisher, and is creator
of the Hip-Hop Emblem
. He also founded StreetCred
, “the social network
for hip-hop culture”.
Prior to new media, he was President
of BodyBlocks Nutrition Systems, Inc., the U.S. based beverage maker, of which he co-founded with Lloyd D. Ward, the one time Chairman and CEO of the $5 billion Maytag Corporation and former Chief Executive Officer
/Secretary General of the United States Olympic Committee
. BodyBlocks currently controls China's largest organic
dairy
. Williform sold his interest in the company in June 2006. Before he set out to become an entrepreneur
, he was a New York
investment banker, participating in takeovers.
He has been publicly associated with Rapper/Actor T.I.
, and 5 time Olympic
Gold Medalist, Michael Johnson (athlete)
. Johnson served as celebrity spokesman for BodyBlocks Nutrition Systems and T.I. served as celebrity spokesman for StreetCred
.
Williform holds a Bachelor of Arts
degree in Political Science
from Texas Southern University
and is a martial artist.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
entrepreneur
Entrepreneur
An entrepreneur is an owner or manager of a business enterprise who makes money through risk and initiative.The term was originally a loanword from French and was first defined by the Irish-French economist Richard Cantillon. Entrepreneur in English is a term applied to a person who is willing to...
, is founder of HipHopBlog.com, the microblogging
Microblogging
Microblogging is a broadcast medium in the form of blogging. A microblog differs from a traditional blog in that its content is typically smaller in both actual and aggregate file size...
network for hip-hop, and serves as its editor-in-chief and publisher, and is creator
Creator
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of the Hip-Hop Emblem
Emblem
An emblem is a pictorial image, abstract or representational, that epitomizes a concept — e.g., a moral truth, or an allegory — or that represents a person, such as a king or saint.-Distinction: emblem and symbol:...
. He also founded StreetCred
StreetCred
StreetCred was a social networking website focusing on the hip-hop culture. The site is made up of those who identify with the hip-hop culture, including artists, producers and fans. There are tools and features to allow them to interact, and view user-generated content as well as content provided...
, “the social network
Social network
A social network is a social structure made up of individuals called "nodes", which are tied by one or more specific types of interdependency, such as friendship, kinship, common interest, financial exchange, dislike, sexual relationships, or relationships of beliefs, knowledge or prestige.Social...
for hip-hop culture”.
Prior to new media, he was President
President
A president is a leader of an organization, company, trade union, university, or country.Etymologically, a president is one who presides, who sits in leadership...
of BodyBlocks Nutrition Systems, Inc., the U.S. based beverage maker, of which he co-founded with Lloyd D. Ward, the one time Chairman and CEO of the $5 billion Maytag Corporation and former Chief Executive Officer
Chief executive officer
A chief executive officer , managing director , Executive Director for non-profit organizations, or chief executive is the highest-ranking corporate officer or administrator in charge of total management of an organization...
/Secretary General of the United States Olympic Committee
United States Olympic Committee
The United States Olympic Committee is a non-profit organization that serves as the National Olympic Committee and National Paralympic Committee for the United States and coordinates the relationship between the United States Anti-Doping Agency and the World Anti-Doping Agency and various...
. BodyBlocks currently controls China's largest organic
Organic farming
Organic farming is the form of agriculture that relies on techniques such as crop rotation, green manure, compost and biological pest control to maintain soil productivity and control pests on a farm...
dairy
Dairy
A dairy is a business enterprise established for the harvesting of animal milk—mostly from cows or goats, but also from buffalo, sheep, horses or camels —for human consumption. A dairy is typically located on a dedicated dairy farm or section of a multi-purpose farm that is concerned...
. Williform sold his interest in the company in June 2006. Before he set out to become an entrepreneur
Entrepreneur
An entrepreneur is an owner or manager of a business enterprise who makes money through risk and initiative.The term was originally a loanword from French and was first defined by the Irish-French economist Richard Cantillon. Entrepreneur in English is a term applied to a person who is willing to...
, he was a New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
investment banker, participating in takeovers.
He has been publicly associated with Rapper/Actor T.I.
T.I.
Clifford Joseph Harris, Jr. , better known by his stage name T.I., is an American rap artist, film and music producer, actor and author. He is also the founder and co-chief executive officer of Grand Hustle Records....
, and 5 time Olympic
Olympic Games
The Olympic Games is a major international event featuring summer and winter sports, in which thousands of athletes participate in a variety of competitions. The Olympic Games have come to be regarded as the world’s foremost sports competition where more than 200 nations participate...
Gold Medalist, Michael Johnson (athlete)
Michael Johnson (athlete)
Michael Duane Johnson is a retired American sprinter. He won four Olympic gold medals and eight world championship gold medals. Johnson currently holds the world and Olympic records in the 400 m and 4 x 400 meters relay. He formerly held the world and Olympic record in the 200 m, and the world...
. Johnson served as celebrity spokesman for BodyBlocks Nutrition Systems and T.I. served as celebrity spokesman for StreetCred
StreetCred
StreetCred was a social networking website focusing on the hip-hop culture. The site is made up of those who identify with the hip-hop culture, including artists, producers and fans. There are tools and features to allow them to interact, and view user-generated content as well as content provided...
.
Williform holds a Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
degree in Political Science
Political science
Political Science is a social science discipline concerned with the study of the state, government and politics. Aristotle defined it as the study of the state. It deals extensively with the theory and practice of politics, and the analysis of political systems and political behavior...
from Texas Southern University
Texas Southern University
Texas Southern University is a historically black university located in Houston, Texas, United States....
and is a martial artist.