On the flip side, I had a gun pulled on me at a high school party for wearing powder blue Timberland boots in Compton. It was one of the most terrifying experiences of my life...
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It wasn't until 8th grade that I had any remote interest in fashion and saw myself in that world. Daymond John and the other guys at FUBU, along with Diddy, inspired career aspirations in me that I'd never considered until then. But that's a story for another day.
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But like most things from my childhood that I hated, I now appreciate that experience because it's contributed to my style philosophy. Santee Alley is still one of my go-to's for cheap apparel. Especially when it comes to sunglasses.
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When we were done, he'd smile at me from the driver's seat and ask if I was hungry. Of course I was!
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When I was in the 4th grade, out of the playground getting teased for my Payless sneakers, I never thought I'd appreciate those moments. I never thought I'd be grateful that parents were more focused on providing
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