Its Officially Summer in the DMV!

The celebration of the actual day black people were freed from slavery!

Last Friday I had the chance to devote some time towards our youth. It was my pleasure to be present especially in a time where Role Models are scarce, there’s a much larger generational gap that’s continuingly growing. These kids are smarter, more advanced than ever before at their age.

Couple weeks ago we celebrated Mother’s Day with a Dinner Date to Shoto and Brunch at the new apartment! Ash wanted to have a brunch for all the mamas in the gang, and I just wanted to eat good lol.

In our culture sneakers are held on a pedestal alike no other culture. We dont play about our shoes. Furthermore as you dive deeper into the subculture of sneaker culture, certain shoes even have certain rules or stereotypes that follow them. Air Force Ones being one of those pairs that people anywhere recognize and low key judge your character by the color you choose to wear. White Air force ones, are a first day of school staple for my generation, 2 pair for $100 at footlocker was a steal that most parents took advantage of. But black air forces on the other hand get the “bad boy” connotation and represent a different breed of struggle. GoonMilk being a STREETwear brand you already know we embrace the dark side and turn those negatives into positive and lucrative opportunities.

Mental Health is real.

The Ten Year Anniversary Gallery was an amazing experience. Not only did the Brand receive so much love from the gang and my support system but from total strangers as well. Showcasing 26 original portraits with AR capabilities that blew people away as they recorded each piece on their phone. Toasted to the great times of the past and the ones to come in the near future.

Celebrating ten years of GOONMILK showcasing my Augmented Reality Art at 1 of 25 Black Owned Art Galleries in the Nation, 11:eleven Gallery. Not only is this a one of one experience it’s also for an amazing cause. Half of all proceeds will be donated to Federal inmate Jay Tharps of our G.O.O.N.S. Jpay program where we donate to inmates in need.

Fool one day ya here, and the next day ya gone.

From DC to Dallas to Cabo San Lucas to Mexico City to Atlanta back to DC in a weekend. Ate Good, Relaxed, and enjoyed the change of scenery.

Wow almost two months late, just now getting around to updating you guys on life at 34. It’s different to say the least

My Guy Hill Will told me it’s that time of year again, 6th annual Willows Weekend!

Two weeks ago Stefon Diggs threw a Black Owned Marketplace in the middle of the City at Franklin Park with LA Black Owned Brand Builder out of LA, Black on the Block. The LA Based event ran by Char Edwards, and her sister if I’m not mistaken. Char actually modeled for the GoonMilk brand a few years ago when she was an undergrad at Howard before moving to LA. The event was flooded with good vibes and a ton of vendors. I wish I knew earlier it was gonna be such a great turnout, I would’ve had a table out there but sometimes being a customer is cool to especially when everything’s black owned.

The past two weekends I’ve had the opportunity to Film and Photograph the Play “Poor Man Rich Soul” by my Bro Jimmy Jenkins at the Duke Ellington School of the Arts! Thanks to my cousin Zel, Jimmy’s Bestfriend and former roommate who asked if I could come out and get some shots of the VIP experience, the play, and behind the scenes. Ive been to a few of Jimmy’s early plays before to support him and Zel but this one felt special, and I must say it did not disappoint.

Happy Father’s Day to all the outstanding men who are great Dads and lead by example out here.

This weekend DC recorded its first 90 degree heat day! It’s officially Summer and time for that Summer wardrobe to shine! I’ve always believed that a good outfit speaks for itself. And now with the help of the Artivive App I’ve created a way for you to do just that…