Our Story
About Hyball
Hyball Entertainment is a community-based organization, firmly rooted in enhancing the entertainment offering and artistic growth of the artists that we support and manage. We work to balance community needs with fiscally responsible operations to improve the quality of life in our chosen markets.
As a private, non-stock corporation providing comprehensive services and entertainment production, a portion of our generated profits are donated back into the community to which our artists and entertainers serve.
Hyball Entertainment, LLC, a multi-media entertainment start-up, is developing a repertoire of artists and catalogue of content that will offer consumers a boutique record label experience focusing on hip-hop and gospel music. The catalogue is designed to offer a genuine experience to listeners looking for a classic hip-hop or gospel sound with modern soundscaping, production values, and lyrical content.
A Label
Boutique record label focused on hip-hop and gospel, delivering authentic music to the world.
A Media Company
Content creation, promotion, and media production across all entertainment verticals.
An Event Company
Live events, festivals, and signature experiences that bring communities together.
About The Founder
David Highbaugh
Founder & CEO, Hyball Entertainment
David Highbaugh is a decorated U.S. Navy veteran, community advocate, and visionary entrepreneur who has spent the last two decades building platforms for creativity, culture, and impact across Indiana and beyond.
A Lafayette, Indiana native, Highbaugh served in the U.S. Navy from 1988 to 1992, completing two deployments during Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm — earning multiple service medals including the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, National Defense Medal, and the Southwest Asia Service Medal with Bronze Star.
He is the founder and CEO of Hyball Entertainment, a full-service entertainment company that includes Hyball Records, Hyball Management, Hyball Music Publishing, and Hyball Booking Agency — each designed to support independent artists and elevate local talent to global stages.
Expanding his mission further, in 2024, Highbaugh partnered with Come Clean Empire to bring its nationwide seminar tour, "Grassroots Music Seminar and Concert Tour Series" to Indianapolis, connecting artists, comedians, and creatives with audiences through live showcases for 9 years. He also curates regular comedy events that offer both entertainment and opportunity for emerging performers.
David has forged a powerful partnership with Mobile Network 1 and The Hype Magazine, a globally recognized entertainment publication originally founded in Indiana and now celebrating its 23rd year. Together, they are creating new pipelines for media exposure, industry access, and cross-platform collaboration for creatives in the Midwest.
This is Hyball
A label. A media company. An event company. A sponsorship platform. An investor funnel. All powered by community and culture.