Now there are many Star Wars costume organisations around the world today. Some raise money for charity’s and some cheer up the mood at conventions. The 501st are always present whatever the charity or convention, making people smile and collecting money for a good cause while also spreading the love of Star Wars.
However, one specific cosplayer has caught my attention over the past couple of weeks. This person is the one and only, Hip Hop Trooper. He combines childhood memories of Star Wars with his passion for old skool Hip Hop like Run DMC to create one sweet looking Storm Trooper suit accompanied by his custom boombox known as the Def Star Thumper. He travels around many conventions bringing smiles to all and hosting all kinds of crazy dance battles. Originally an Oxford homie who now resides in the sweet city of Los Angeles, he came down from the Death Star and swapped his blaster for his nifty Boombox in order to save true old skool Hip Hop.
But it’s not all about getting down to that funky beat for Hip Hop Trooper. He also plays a great part in charity events and organisations. He’s currently raising money for the Children’s Tumor Foundation and will be taking part in the Los Angeles NF walk to raise awareness for CTF and to help put a stop to neurofibromatosis (NF). He’s also completed the cancer walk, and has just finished selling some personalised figures where 15% of income goes towards the Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles.
Check out his Facebook page and Instagram (@HipHopTrooper) for all the fresh updates.