Family First
It’s really an amazing feeling getting money with your family when it works out beneficial for both parties. This month has been exponentially better because of my family and how they’ve not only persevered through this pandemic, as well as, used GoonMilk to capitalize on business ventures, collaborate with eachother, and support one another in a time of literal chaos. I can’t thank Chuck, Zel, E, Randy, Jordan, Rocket, Tim, Or anyone else who’s not only been by my side but in my corner fearlessly as we navigate through this thing called life.
The Negro Kickball Association
Few weeks ago my bro @Shmev0 aka “Birdbox Brown” came up with an idea to throw a kickball game for the gang to link and have a lil fun during this pandemic. Basketball courts closed, nothing but open fields so we switched up the sport and still Balled on these niggas lol
Would You Just Accept it If we Murdered your Children?
This weekend the entire world has erupted in Protest against the egregious acts of not only our Law enforcement, but our President, and Racism as a whole. I spent it walking the walk and talking the talk with my people in protest and documenting everything in our nations capital, Washington DC . The media will try to portray this as anarchy and mayhem, which it was, but there was a lot of love and compassion for those being wronged and standing up for themselves in a system that has continuously held them under a bending knee. The feeling of togetherness, family, and raw emotion from so many different creeds of people at one time was a vibe you could never create and Im proud of every single person that came out and continues to cry out for the rights and just treatment of all people but specifically Black people in America. We built this country and most certainly can tear it down! Im still rooting for whoever looting! they side eye us when we come in their stores, refuse to hire us, won’t stand with us and use the stores as a shelter for aiding protesters, but Im supposed to put a business with insurance for these type of things priority over human life? NAH. Take this L America and do right by the people who fuel this country or watch it burn, fuck it Im riding wit mines…
GoonMilkTV vol.19 "Its Up and its Stuck!"
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“Blindspotting”
Stumbled on this clip from the film blindspotting. Powerful scene but apart of me wish he blew his head off just to give the audience the realness of the situation.
Check it out
Sick and tired!
Another black man slain at the hands of racist police. I don’t have any words for it other than how utterly ridiculous it is that during a pandemic Black people have to riot and raise hell because of the racist injustices the people hired to protect us. I didn’t even watch the video it’s all the same to me now… black men being killed isn’t even shocking to me anymore, and that’s the scary part, it’s become the norm.
Also I just find it funny #They can protest with guns drawn but when a black crowd protests its tear gas and riot gear. When #They stormed government buildings with assault rifles they had a police escort damn near.
Anifa the Goat
Last night Hanifa.co released her Pink label Congo collection and the show has taken fashion tech and marketing to a new level! The show featured Anifa’s jaw dropping drapery and details on computer rendered models that flattered curves and accentuated the “Black” female body. Ground breaking tech with a humanitarian purpose behind it. Focusing on the corruption and hardships of The Congolese people who are forced to mine minerals for the world’s cell phone industry where over 60% of the planets source of this miners lies. Anifa being of Congolese decent explained her purpose behind the line and how she can use her platform to bring awareness to her culture and the issues tearing apart her home country. She’s had her clothes work by everyone from Lizzo to Kylie Jenner and featured in Essence, Team Vogue and Co-signed by Edward Enninful and Anna Wintour. Anifa is the 🐐!
Paying Homage
When I was a Freshman in college at 18 I saw Morgan State as a fashion show everyday as people wore their best outfits to 8am classes, hair done, make up beat, and I just couldn’t fathom putting that much focus on looks at the time cause I was an Engineering Major flooded with math courses. So I said fuck it Im gonna stick to the basics and load up on Polo Tees to stay fresh. A fresh tee everyday for maybe like 4 months.
E-Scent-Chew
First and foremost prayers up to our essential workers in this pandemic carrying the whole country on their back. This Coronavirus has produced some of the wildest circumstances and occurrences that I’ve ever seen in my 31 years. Crackhead Boxing Matches for money, IG live is actual television, People can’t sit still, The Beaches are opening but not the Barber shops and Salons… Sorry I haven’t posted anything in a while I’ve honestly just been keeping my head down, working, minding my business, and trying to keep my mind off all this madness. I bought a new camera and thats really all my mind has been on; where i’m gonna shoot, who, how I’m gonna edit it, just learning how to create in a new art form, not really new to me but with my first professional camera of my own..
The Winner of the #DrawAGoonChallenge is…..
This contest was one of the best ideas I’ve had this year and really connected a lot of artists and art enthusiast to not only the brand but to dope artists not only around the area DMV area but the world! The goal was to network and fuel collaboration through art and not some marketing ploy to gain from unbeknownst consumers. The entire competition was organic and just a creative way to pass the time. I’m glad we did this and there will be many more! Until then go place your @AmariDanielle x GoonMilk Shirt orders!
Mamba Day 2020
April 13th, 2016 Kobe Bean Bryant scored 60 points in his final NBA game! The shit was amazing and a testimony to his 20 year career of killing folk inbetween them lines!
An Homage to Rap Lyrics
Highest human act is to inspire.
I’ve been inspired by so many one liners through rap music it was only right I pay homage to some of the quotes that push me through any negative situation. A lot of times we dissect the lyrics of songs and attribute them to our own lives as affirmations or reminders that we are great, life could be worse, or to not care at all. Even the song “I don’t stress” is a “guaranteed get out of a shitty mood” song for me. So I figured why not create something that fuses fashion and that inspiration into something I can wear and inspire others.
#DrawAGoonChallenge Submissions 1-8 are 🔥
Cant even lie you guys are coming with some heat! The first 8 submissions are from a few of some of my favorite artists and a few i’m just getting into and that was the goal; to inspire are from any and everyone and promote each other while were on this lock down. Im excited to work with you all in some way or another if ou don’t win the challenge! Keep bringing the heat!
GoonMilkTV vol.17 "I need a vacation"
February, My Mom, Me, E, and 20 other friends and family took a cruise vacation around a few Caribbean Islands including St. Thomas, St. Maarten, St. Kitts, St. Lucia, and Barbados. We had the time of our lives partying and enjoying the beautiful weather and views as we took tours, hit beaches, and turned up the entire trip.
Draw-A-Goon CoronaVirus Quarantine Drawing Contest!
Lets see who can draw their best interpretation of what a “Goon” is to them! As we all are shut in due to the Covid-19 epidemic I had an idea to collaborate with artists as well as put some money in someones pocket, all while promoting the brand and creativity. The Artwork doesn’t have to be Michelangelo’s Sistine chapel, or a drawing at all, if you have a slogan or t shirt design that you want to get off, submit that as well. Im looking at this as everyone’s chance to be a designer for a day and create a new revenue stream through social distancing as well as social networking. Thats how you turn a negative into a positive and Get Out Of Negative Situations!
GoonMilkTV vol.16 “Do The Work.”
This episode of GoonMilkTV is dedicated to the amazing job done within the community by Azel Prather and the Prather Foundation! Providing positive vibes for not only his students but for kids all around the DMV area. Being praised by countless News outlets, featured on Ellen, and still having the time to host events, clubs, parties and comedy shows! Azel is the definition of Doing the Work! Proud to not only call Zel my friend but even more proud because he’s family! Watching him come into his own lane with these kids as well as comedy and everything else has motivated me and countless others around the area and country. Shoutout to all those that made all this possible, it takes a village, a dream village.
GoonMilk Message of the Day!
With this Coronavirus pandemic taking over the world let’s remember to be compassionate and loving in this trying time.
Gotta Stay Prayed Up!
Told Virgil write “Brick” on my Brick
Virgil Abloh and Nigo team up on a Louis Vuitton collection for the fall and it is fire!
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What you do it for?
Last week I donated some shirts to the homie Ralph and his #ToddlerBall kids!
Im Back and Im Better!
Taking a vacation once a year with my family is imperative to my creative process and clearing my head. Especially after being sick with the flu/cold the week before. My family is my everything, it’s what I work for, Its what motivates me to get up every morning. Seeing my Mommas happy and enjoying every moment of this trip is something I will forever hold dear to my heart. Heres a few pics before I drop a full Recap. I had a whole blog post written up but then my macbook died and yeah nah i’m not doing that again lol.