(AllHipHop News) Brooklyn bred professional heavyweight boxer Jarrell “Big Baby” Miller is apparently no fan of Young Thug or Lil Yachty, as the fighter named the controversial artists as a rappers he would like knock out.
“We need to bury him [Young Thug] six feet under. He’s just killing the game right now, in a bad way,” Jarrell Miller told AllHipHop.com.
The outspoken athlete stated that Thugger’s sporting a “tutu” in the past was one of the motivating factors in his urges to box the artist.
“For me as a Black male coming up growing and loving Hip-Hop I couldn’t support that movement, because I can’t relate to that,” Miller explained. “I can’t relate to rapping about hard core stuff and wearing a dress, it just don’t work.”
Miller also named Lil Yachty as another rapper he’d like to use as a punching bag, while questioning his colorful choice of fashion.
The internationally ranked fighter attributes the decline in the quality of current Hip-Hop to political interests.
“It’s the powers that be. They don’t want a group of educated brothers that’s really putting something in they music that really makes you open up your mind and think. This just is keeping you blind,” explained Miller.
The up and coming fighter is fresh off the heels of a win against veteran Fred Kassi by TKO, to retain his unblemished record on the road to obtaining the world title.
Check out his strong stances on the industry below.
(AllHipHop News) Reports that rapper Future was robbed for over $2-3 million dollars worth of jewelry last night (September 6) in Phoenix turned out to be inaccurate.
The bad news is, police confirmed Drake’s DJ, Future The Prince, was robbed of his precious items in Arizona.
Drake and Atlanta rapper Future performed at the Talking Stick Resort Arena, when unknown bandits made their way onto Drake and Future’s tour bus, and snagged a briefcase with the rap star’s pricey gems.
TMZ.com caught footage of Drake’s angry reaction to the major heist, which is being investigated by cops who are reviewing security cameras.
Although Damon Dash and his ex-wife, Rachel Roy, don’t exactly get along, Dash still feels some kind of way about Rachel becoming “Becky with the good hair” and Bey-Z not speaking up against it.
Most people don’t feel sorry for Roy because she posted a cryptic message on Instagram as soon as Beyonce’s ‘Lemonade’ dropped alluding to the fact that she may in fact be Becky!
“Good hair don’t care, but we will take good lighting, for selfies, or self truths, always. Live in the light #nodramaqueens,” said Roy.
To make matters worse, Roy already knew that she was rumored to be the cause of the elevator fight between Jay Z and Solange. #Elevatorgate
Hell hath no fury like Beyonce’s Beyhive fan base, so Roy and her family have been victims of both threats and online abuse ever since.
Dame Dash is fed up and now has some choice words for Hov & B!
“They are cowards. They should have stepped up and said something. Adults can go and harass a kid on behalf of an R&B singer? The trolls should have been put in jail for that.”
Do you feel it was Beyonce and Jay Z’s responsibility to clear Rachel’s name?
(AllHipHop News) Kanye West is returning once again with a fashion show extravaganza. The Chicago rhymer’s Yeezy Season 4 will live stream on Tidal.
The New York Fashion Week event will begin broadcasting on September 7 at 3 pm. Tidal members will have access to the entire show. Non-members will be able to watch a one minute preview.
“TIDAL X: Season 4” is the latest exclusive from Kanye West via the streaming service. Ye’s The Life of Pablo album debuted on Tidal as well as his “Famous” and “Fade” videos.
Check out some of the celebrities who hit the U.S. Open, which winds into its 10th day today (September 7).
Stars like Queen Latifah, Mike Tyson and even Beyonce Knowles have been spotted in the crowd, along with a gaggle of other onlookers who cheered Serena Williams to her 308th Grand Slam match win, giving her the most in the history of the sport, male or female!!
2016 US Open Tennis Championships – Day 8
Featuring: Queen Latifah
Where: New York, United States
When: 05 Sep 2016
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2016 US Open Tennis Championships – Day 4
Featuring: Beyonce Knowles
Where: New York, United States
When: 02 Sep 2016
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2016 US Open Tennis Championships – Day 6
Featuring: Carmelo Anthony, Lala Anthony, Kiyan Anthony, Kelly Rowland
Where: New York, United States
When: 03 Sep 2016
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2016 US Open Tennis Championships – Day 7
Featuring: Vanessa Williams, Sasha Gabriella Fox
Where: New York, United States
When: 04 Sep 2016
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Celebrities and tennis pros attend 2016 Tennis US Open – Day 5
Featuring: Rosie Perez
Where: New York City, New York, United States
When: 03 Sep 2016
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2016 US Open Tennis Championships – Day 2
Featuring: Lupita Nyong’o
Where: New York, United States
When: 30 Aug 2016
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2016 US Open Tennis Championships – Day 2
Featuring: Venus Williams
Where: New York, United States
When: 30 Aug 2016
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2016 US Open Tennis Championships – Day 1
Featuring: Mike Tyson, Lakiha Spicer, Milan Tyson, Gena Tyson
Where: New York, United States
When: 29 Aug 2016
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The Hip Hop drama of MMG vs. OVO has had many twists and turns.
Another new alleged detail about the feud has emerged!
Rick Ross recently opposed the idea of meeting up with Drake to squash the Meek Mill drama when he was a guest on N.O.R.E’s Drink Champs podcast.
It seems like Rozay may have had a change of heart, as N.O.R.E recently revealed that he heard Ross and Drake did actually have a secret sit-down meeting at Prime 112 to squash Drake’s year-long beef with Meek.
“I heard Drake and Ross met in Prime 112 to squash the beef between Meek Mill and Drake. I heard that and listen, if that rumor is correct, that’s what we need to happen,” said N.O.R.E.
N.O.R.E. expressed that he probably shouldn’t have revealed that bit of information, but he felt that truce was needed in Hip Hop.
We all know Ricky Rozay is quite the character, so plans for him and Drizzy to meet-up were probably already being set in motion when Ross said he desired the exact opposite.
(AllHipHop News) Is Pete Rock just a bitter old head hating on the youth? Or is Soul Brother #1 serving as a voice against the bad elements of current Hip Hop culture?
Whichever side the public may fall in the debate about “mumble rap” does not seem to be affecting Rock. After he called out Lil Yachty and Young Dolph, the 46-year-old legendary producer continued his recent mission against “wack rappers” in an Instagram post.
Pete Rock wrote on IG:
Mafuggas still talkin sh-t and im like………………….????? huuuh boy lol! Why cant we all just respect some sh-t? I mighta been wrong the way i went about it but im a lil tired of people taking this culture for a joke. Feeling like Kaepernick right now real talk mayne. Im obviously passionate about good music and good lyrics. Cant understand the mumble rap sh-t da hell is that? Lol cmon man i can make yall sound real good ? i can clearly see yall dont care about the culture so why you in it? Yall not gonna last doing dat! The hate dont bother me cuz they are just dedicated fans,its quite funny how random mafuggas outta nowhere just gettin @ me hahahaha ? when you know your power the feeling of confidence really sets in. Im trending on twitter over this silly sh-t hahaha Wow! Ok i’ll take it cuz im bout to drop some sh-t anyway so all this is right on time lol. DSR=Dont Smoke Rock with Smoke Dza is the truth! ??????? if my words carry weight then heed this s-it right here,respect some s### mayne! Make better music and write better lyrics. Cops gonna target us regardless but stop giving them a reason or should i say dont make it easier for them,yall gotta start caring about whats going on around yall. Prove people wrong cuz we are always judged and looked @ a certain way. The ignorant artist sh-t really makes me upset ? the hateful comments only make me more relevant ???? lol . If im washed up then why my name in ya mouth? Im just sayin lol. Have a great day everyone. ?
(AllHipHop News) Rapper Travis Scott is about to unveil a 60-piece fashion collection.
The American Hip-Hop artist announced he was gearing up to launch a line during his performance at the Made in America festival in Philadelphia.
Travis, real name Jacques Webster, said the range would include a range of merchandise including T-shirts, hoodies, jackets, du-rags, socks and underwear.
He added that the line would boast other more unexpected items, such as comforters, pillows, toilet tissue and toothbrushes.
And in a further announcement, the 24-year-old musician told fans that if they purchase his latest album, “Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight,” they will receive a free item of their choice from the range from Monday.
However, as of Tuesday the collection had yet to be launched on his website, travisscott.com.
The Houston-native is no stranger to the fashion scene, having attended Givenchy’s Fall 2016 menswear collection show in January, where he was snapped backstage chatting with models Lexi Boling and Issa Lish.
And the “High Fashion” rapper previously designed capsule ranges for his Days Before Rodeo album and “90210” track.
Earlier this year Travis also teamed with London-based label Maharishi on the “Year of the Cowboy” capsule collection, which draws inspiration from Travis’ debut 2015 studio album Rodeo and his Texas roots.
The range included a jacket, trousers and a T-shirt, featuring an image of the star riding a bronco alongside: Exhibit A: Maharishi La Flame.
Along with his surprise merchandise announcement, Travis made a memorable performance at the Made in America event, with the rapper choosing to perform his songs “Antidote” and “3005” from a tree above the crowd.
He also spent some time at the festival rubbing shoulders with former U.S. President Bill Clinton, and tweeted a photo of himself and Clinton with the caption “Me and da homie.”
De La Soul’s newest album and the Anonymous Nobody has debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Rap Albums chart. The album, which is the group’s first studio album release in twelve years also landed at No. 2 on the Independent Albums Chart. The innovative group wanted to recreate the feel of their debut album 3 Feet High and Rising, so they recorded 300 hours of original instrumentals, and resampled them to create and the Anonymous Nobody.
Rap star Kanye West had a frightening in encounter earlier this week, after a fire broke out in the building that houses fashion studio. Kanye, and other people were evacuated by firefighters just as the rapper prepares for his “Yeezy Season 4” Despite the minor setback, the fire did not impact Kanye’s studio. The cause of the fire is not known. over the weekend, Kanye held a casting call for “multicultural” women “only,” drawing instant backlash on Twitter.
Rapper Snoop Dogg is in mourning after the death of his wife’s grandmother. The “Drop It Like It’s Hot” star took to Instagram on Monday (September 5) to share his sorrow and offer condolences to his in-laws. “R. I. P. Gran what a special lady your loving spirit lives on,” he wrote beside a picture of his wife placing a crown on her grandma’s head. “u were a queen on earth and an angel in heaven Sending prayers. And love to my queen @bosslady_ent and the Taylor family”. His wife, Shante Taylor, also shared the same photo online, adding the caption, “The Love We Had (Stays On My Mind) I Love You Mama.” The death comes just over six months after Snoop lost his grandmother, too.
(AllHipHop News) It would seem like the Hip-Hop generational war has begun to spiral out of control with Lil Yachty shading the legendary producer Pete Rock.
The friction has all spawned from social media, where Rock has offered an opinion on some rappers he considers to be wack.
He homed down on Young Dolph recently for rapping about cocaine in front of a child and Yachty for his questionable freestyle skills.
Here is one of the posts, which was deleted:
It seemed that he had a change of heart later in the day or at least adjusted his public position.
A week ago Pete Rock posted the following video, which went unnoticed by the 19-year old Yachty until recently.
(AllHipHop News) Chris Brown’s attorney is confident the singer will be cleared of threatening a model with a gun, because his home security footage shows no evidence of the alleged encounter.
The “Loyal” hitmaker was arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon a week ago, hours after Baylee Curran called police and accused Brown of pulling a gun on her during a party at his Tarzana, California home.
In subsequent media interviews, Curran claimed she was ordered to leave the singer’s mansion after she was spotted admiring a piece of diamond jewelry.
Chris protested his innocence in a series of Instagram videos prior to his arrest, and after posting bail, the 27-year-old declared “the world will see” his version of events in due time.
Brown has since released a new clip to ABC News, which aired on Tuesday, in which he declares:
“I cannot wait ’til the truth comes to light about this incident and this situation. You know, because my character’s been defaced and who I am as a person and my integrity. I’m glad that all my real supporters know me, and know the truth and they’ll see the truth.”
His attorney, Mark Geragos, has also been blasting the “demonstrably false” allegations, and he now tells ABC News police found no firearms or jewelry as Curran had described.
“There was a search that was done (by detectives),” he explained. “They went in, and said they had a description of the piece of jewelry. (It was) not found in the house. They went in (looking for) a gun; (it was) not found in the house.”
He maintains there was no video evidence of the reported altercation on any of Brown’s surveillance cameras throughout his pad, adding of the CCTV footage, “There’s no Chris Brown waving a gun. No Baylee looking at a box of jewelry.”
Geragos also shared a text message reportedly sent by Curran to a friend vowing to set the star up shortly before she called cops.
The purported message read:
“This freak Chris Brown is kicking me out of his house because I called his friend’s jewelry fake… I’m going to set him up and call the cops and say that he tried to shoot me and that will teach him a lesson. I’m going to set his a** up.”
Curran’s representative insists the text is a fake.
Geragos also believes authorities will drop the case ahead of Brown’s arraignment hearing on 20 September due to a lack of evidence.
Hot Boy Turk wants it to be known that he has no beef with any of the Cash Money artists, but he is certainly disappointed in them.
Turk says he’s been out of jail for almost four years, and he wants Lil’ Wayne, Mannie Fresh, and Juvenile to let him know if there is an issue, because he’s tired of people asking him why he doesn’t do shows with them, or why he doesn’t have any new tracks with them.
He says he had to take it to the ‘gram because it’s the only way he could reach his former musical crew at the moment.
Turk says Birdman and B.G. are still rocking with him. Lil’ Wayne probably isn’t here for any of it right now as it’s “f*ck Cash Money” for him everyday right now.
(AllHipHop News) Q-Tip will soon be taking a trip to The White House.
The Hip-Hop icon will be joining Michelle Obama at the White House to honor five standout student poets September 8.
According to reports, the event will be held for five exceptional scribes from the 10th and 11th grade selected by The National Student Poets Program, which will be honoring students for their command of written and spoken word for its fifth year.
Each honoree will be rewarded with one year of service as a literary ambassador to their region.
The upcoming White House event featuring Michelle Obama, Q-Tip and The National Student Poets Program is yet to have a scheduled broadcast.
Fans of Gucci Mane’s Snap Chat videos received a special bit of information when workout Guwop revealed that he has recorded quite a few songs with your favorite artists.
Guwop and his girlfriend Keyshia Ka’oir have turned into fitness goals, so a sweaty Gucci recorded a snap of him revealing that he has recorded a feature for OutKast.
Gucci didn’t take any time off for the Labor Day holiday as he did verses the entire day. Gucci said he also recorded verses for Lil’ Wayne, Boosie, Quavo, Diplo, 2 Chainz, and E-40.
OutKast hasn’t released an album since the ’03 ‘Speakerboxxx/The Love Below’ however the duo is scheduled to perform at One Musicfest with the rest of the Dungeon Family collective. Does this mean we will see a new OutKast album soon?
(AllHipHop News) The beef between Ice Cube and Jerry Heller has not cooled even though Heller died late last week week.
In an interview, Ice Cube seemed impartial to the Ruthless Records co-founder’s death. Ruthless was the company owned by Eazy-E that sparked the careers of Ice Cube, N.W.A. and many others.
“I didn’t have no emotions. I’m just glad I’m with my brothers today. I’m glad I’m with DJ Yella, I’m glad I’m with MC Ren today, it’s only right,” Ice Cube told Detroit radio station, Hot 107.5.
“I ain’t gonna pop no champagne, but I ain’t gonna shed no tears either,” the rapper/actor continued. “It is what it is. We come here to pass, and he’s outta here. Like I said, I’m not losing no sleep over that one.”
Heller and Cube’s conflict goes back decades and continued up until Heller’s death last Friday. Heller had an active lawsuit that alleged he was defamed in the movie “Straight Outta Compton,” which was produced by Ice Cube and Dr. Dre.
Jerry Heller’s obituary countered Ice Cube’s assertions.
The statement said, “In real life, there were never any financial indiscretions on Hellers’ part. Nor was Heller ever sued by any artist during his long career. No financial indiscretions were ever found, or proven to exist when it came to Ruthless Records or Jerry Heller.”
The obit also dismissed the notion that Eazy-E fired Heller, who was a 50/50 partner with Eazy-E.
(AllHipHop News) Rapper Travis Scott recently took to Instagram to release a promo video for his latest album Birds In The Trap Sing McKnight entitled “B$tch U Broke My Heart.”
The minute-long video features R&B singer Brian McKnight himself playing the piano while his 1993 classic “One Last Cry” plays in the backdrop.
Travis Scott also makes his appearance in the video, as he chills on the rooftop with his cage of doves while looking lost in deep thought.
Despite the lack of promo for the project leading up to its release, Birds In The Trap Sing McKnight on the day of its September 2 unveiling shot to the top of Billboard’s Top Hip Hop/Rap Albums Chart and No.2 on iTune’s Overall Top Albums Chart within the first hour.
The Troy Ave case has captivated the Hip-Hop nation and now the rapper is intriguing again. This time, the 30-year old has produced a 6-minute video that promotes his new project Free Troy Ave. In the video, Troy is on crutches, seemingly a nod to getting shot after an incident in Manhattan. The gunfight lead to him being accused of attempted second degree murder and four counts of criminal possession of a weapon. On the bright side, the music he’s cranking out is pretty darn dope.
Here’s Roland Collins, another recent release by Troy Ave.
The Native American community has just made history for all the wrong reasons. In the Dakotas, indigenous community have opposed the United States government allowing oil developers to drill on their land for the explicit purpose of pushing oil through their land. This is the largest protest (protect) movement by Natives in the history of this land. On top of it all, many members of the Hip-Hop community were present to lead. AllHipHop talked to Queen Yonasda, who witnessed first hand what her comrades persevered through during this ordeal. It ain’t over. “We were behind a fence yelling, singing prayer songs while they was ripping and tearing up layers of layers of Mother Earth,” Yonasda told AllHipHop. “We don’t want an oil pipeline coming through America!” Mainstream media seems to have a blackout over this, even though protesters were attacked by K9 dogs and bullied with bulldozers. This is 2016.
AllHipHop: Can you explain the situation going on in The Dakotas?
Queen Yonasda Lonewolf: The Army Corps of Engineers are building 50 oil pipelines along the Missouri River which affects us all if completed. From fracking to oil leaks in our water and on our land that will affect out livelihoods. Within this process they are illegally plowing Native American historical sites that lays our ancestors. So they are digging up human remains. The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe put the Army Corps of Engineers in litigation. Last month the Supreme Court ordered them to halt construction until the judge gives the Army Corp permission on Sept.14th.
Can you explain what you saw and witnessed out there? We heard there were hoses, dogs and other aggressive moves to peaceful protesters/protectors.
Yes the army Corp of engineers were illegally plowing land to prepare for the oil pipeline and we shut it down. They used their dogs to intimidate us. They were very aggressive. When I jumped the fence I asked the worker “who’s land is this?” He said “I don’t know I’m just working here.” After that we to was on land that had our ancestors buried below and we stopped them from breaking the law peacefully. None of us had weapons . I came with my son and my drum to pray and sing traditional prayer songs.
Why were they (the government) trying to dig this pipeline so early?
They are junkies for oil. You know how a junkie needs a fix and he/she would do by any means to get that fix ? Well that’s the government, an oil junkie! They killed thousands in the Middle East for oil. They killed thousands in South America for their oil fix. And now they aren’t high enough so they are in our own backyard getting their fix and they don’t care who gets hurt in the process.
Discuss why it is a bad idea and what are the alternatives?
It’s a bad idea because of fracking and messing up the land for cropping, for cultural preservation and for our water supply and land supply. The alternatives that the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe is raising money for is cold fusion for energy. I am assisting them on a fundraising concert on Nov.26th to help with that as well as their legal fees.
Are Africans and Indigenous people in solidarity more now, with these common struggles?
Well being Lakota and Black I always saw the commonality within both nations. I have been receiving messages from many Black organizations that want to be involved. Black Lives Matter are in solidarity. The Nation of Islam is in solidarity and as we speak many Black organizations are hosting solidarity marches within their cities. And the beautiful part is the tribes want that. Our unity is what’s important here because it’s a human rights issue not just a Native issue alone. Once we know we are connected than we all hurt.
How does Hip-Hop play a role (if any)?
With so many popular artists like Pharrell and Black Eyed Peas tweeting and bringing awareness, it’s tapping into the Hip-Hop community. But what’s so dope is the youth and the Native Hip-Hop artists that are not only camping out and protesting but also making music for this. They have been doing concerts at the camp in Standing Rock. We also will be hosting a concert Nov. 26th that we are reaching out to the Hip-Hop community to be involved. The Native youth are moved and inspired by h Hip-Hop.
Do you feel the media is giving this proper coverage?
No, but that’s why AllHipHop is so dope! Thank you!
(AllHipHop Features) Six months ago, rising rap star Trentavious “Bankroll Fresh” White’s life was cut short after the 28-year-old Atlanta native was killed outside the Street Execs studio.
The recording space is a home base for Streets Execs Management which sites Grammy-nominated Hip Hop artist 2 Chainz as its marquee client. Bankroll was also connected to the brand and the “Watch Out” performer. In fact, media outlets ran headlines after his death that started with “2 Chainz’s Artist Bankroll Fresh.”
While the company’s website still lists Bankroll Fresh under its “About” page, the rhymer’s uncle/business partner has disputed that there is any contractual association between his nephew and Street Execs. AllHipHop.com recently interviewed Street Money Worldwide’s Marvin Shadi Powers, and he further explained the label’s issues with Street Execs.
Powers’ concerns stem from what he perceives as Street Execs’ lack of cooperation with the family as well as the status of Bankroll’s unreleased work. The longtime music industry insider is also bothered by the publicity being given to No Plug, the man who confessed during an interview with VladTV to being involved in the March shooting.
What is the relationship like now between Street Money and Street Execs?
There is none. Street Execs has nothing to do with Bankroll’s name. Nothing at all. When he was alive, he had a relationship with them to help book him, promote him, and take care of some of his business. But he had no paperwork with them during that time – no contract, no nothing.
When he died, the misconception was that he was a 2 Chainz artist and he was signed to them. That never was the case. The reason we actually fell out with them is because they never contributed to help bury him. Nothing.
They seemed like they were trying to hide information and hide video footage. It was a lot going on that was underhanded. We were over there every day with y’all. Why was it like pulling teeth to get the information about what was going on over there?
Where is his belongings? Where is his music? Where is his tapes? Where’s his content? We were recording over there. It was like pulling teeth at first, and they had no legal rights to anything. They were even selling his merchandise on their website two months after he died. And not one red cent came over to his mother.
Is there any talk about legal action?
All that is in play now. They’re not exempt. Everything is in play right now. Whatever it’s going to be, it’s going to be. This guy Plug is a rat. I don’t even like saying his name. I don’t like giving his name any type of light. He’s talking about he’s pushing his CD. He’s not an industry dude.
He don’t have no connects. So wonder who gave him those connects. Where did he get those connects from? Who got Vlad to do that interview with him? It painted Fresh as the bad guy. So if I could paint somebody that might have a wrongful death lawsuit against me…
I’m not saying that we do or anybody does have a wrongful death lawsuit. But say if we did have a wrongful death lawsuit and there’s somebody out here painting a picture that Fresh was the aggressor or this whole situation never would have took place if Fresh hadn’t escalated it, what’s going to happen to the wrongful death lawsuit?
A photo posted by Bankroll Bankroll (@bankroll_pj) on
Bankroll Fresh still gets a lot of love in this city. What are you and the family doing to continue his legacy?
It’s proof in the pudding. The legacy ain’t going nowhere. Look at [Bankroll Fresh’s nephew] Bankroll PJ. PJ is on tour with the “Kids Lives Matter Tour” with Silentó and a lot of others. He’s also a cast member of the FX series called Atlanta. He’s going to be a major mainstream star. I guarantee you that. PJ’s about to be big.
Street Money Boochie has a lot of music coming out. QuickTrip is doing very good with his music. We’re getting ready to take a lot of control of Street Money Worldwide and Bankroll Fresh’s likeness, merchandise, and website. A lot of that stuff is important to maintain a legacy.
Remember the King family went after anybody that had anything to do with Martin Luther King. But for years, it was a free-for-all. People went crazy selling Martin Luther King stuff. They were making major money. Then the King family had enough. Over 20 years went by before they finally decided to stop it. We ain’t waiting no 20 years though. That’s getting stopped now.
All images used courtesy of Damon Gates
