Hip Hop Is Dead Graphic Tee

Description

“This was the first tee that really garnered us recognition, and broke us in the media and opened a wave of retail doors. It was our “Jesus is a Homeboy” or “Che” tee that exploded the brand to that next level. I designed it between the library and the classroom while Ben and I were still in school. The original intent was to riff off of “Punk is Dead,” but flip it for the early 2000s’ era, when Hip-Hop – as we had known and loved it – was unraveling. The shirt was controversial on many levels and reached the most prominent rappers of the time, some who publicly made a stink about it. Nas was also aware of the shirt, as his record by the same name didn’t publish until years later. To date, it’s still one of our most successful tees and was also offered in brown and navy, although black is the one most people remember.” – Bobby Hundreds

• Circa: 2004
• Size: XL
• Color: Black
• Condition: Deadstock (tagged)

THIS ITEM IS FINAL SALE.

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