Terry W. Benjamin received his B.A. in Journalism from Rider University and studied Playwriting at the Mason Gross School of Fine Arts.  Born in Staten Island, New York and raised in Elizabeth, New Jersey, Benjamin is the creator of the concept Rap Music as Literature and as a result has been featured on PBS (Publis Broadcast Station) and various publications.  He has Hosted many seminars on Hip Hop music and culture and is currently teaching English related courses at colleges and universities throughout New Jersey.  He currently resides in Rahway.