Aisha Hall Pride and Egoos Presents

BET’S AMERICAN GANGSTER TRAP QUEEN Aisha Hall

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Very few people come into your life and instantly have a positive impact on you. Most people you come into contact with are there to take from you. Many people tell you things and never follow through with their promises.

Aisha Hall is not most people, she is a force of nature and a totally different animal all together. She is one of the most intelligent human beings l know. In the fall of 2017, l started my Instagram page and came across her profile. She intrigued me due to her intelligence, charisma, and hardworking. She has the unique skill to make you feel like you been around her your whole life.

AISHA HALL

a hustler’s hustler Aisha is super busy and generous with her time.

That is one thing that l struggle with that she seems to have mastered. She gave me an invitation to her BET’s American Gangster Trap Queens premiere at the 40/40 Club in NYC. She put me on the VIP list, the night was amazing.

People flew in from other countries to attend the event. The surprise of the night for me was the seeing the hat we created for her first music video in the episode. I was stunned and rendered speechless. I am so proud to see where she came from knowing what she’s been through.

Aisha will be a household name because her work ethic and hustle won’t allow anything less.

I have listened to plenty people talk about their grandiose ideas that go nowhere. Whenever Aisha tells me about something l know two things immediately, first she is going to work hard to make it happen, and it will happen. I am astounded by her constant growth. She is a model of excellence and someone that I learn Our friendship developed from mutual support from. She is goal oriented with a plan to execute for every situation. If l had a daughter l would be of one another. I made her a custom hat for her first video, we worked on some artwork for honored if she was mentored by Aisha. I remember when she was on the bracelet her first music project, but Yandy of Love and hustling to turn her situation around. In a Hip Hop had a better concept that she went relatively short time period she went from having with. The very first time we spoke on the phone was when she needed help with making very little and no freedom, to having major networks like BET telling her story. Just so you an account on Coinbase. We did a video call only to find out she had an account. We talked know her episode was the highest rated American Gangster Trap Queens of the season. for an hour plus, an realized we had a lot in Aisha is the personification of words like common. Aisha has survived some bad redemption, persistence, and overcoming. She’s situations to include federal prison. Every a true queen and champion in life. She has obstacle that has been placed in her way she written books like Larry the Lending Lion to help has made it work in her favor. I told her she children with financial literacy and shown inspired me because her work ethic is crazy.

She barely gets any rest. Whether she’s fixing support for many social issues that plague our communities. Be sure to follow her credit, shooting tv shows, writing books, creating music, or anything she puts her mind @therealaishahall on IG. She is an amazing person who has become like family to me. She is to, it is of elite quality. the ultimate hustler that can turn any situation into a better one.

Artwork by LaDonna Oby

Table of Contents 1. Aisha Hall definition of a Hustler 8. Everything is Presidential Benjamin Furr 11. Krumpetz Boutique’s Holly Marbury 14. Kilo the Art of Fact 16. Racquel Coco Mills Viva La Coco 20. Fot Fetish show preview 21. 2MB too much swag 24. Travel destinations 26. Gia Harris Dime of the Quarter 29. Luc Stephen the visionary 32. DJ Gold of the SUC preview

Everything is Presidential

Where do I begin? There’s almost forty year of history with this guy. We started in fifth grade at Community Prep in Providence Rhode Island. Shawn Lee and I have been riding together from the beginning. As a kid he was the life of the party and still is. He always had the ability to make people like him. A little known fact about him was he was a child theater actor, his co-star was the legendary actress Viola Davis. He actually brought Viola Davis to the hood where his mother Angela made her famous fried chicken for her. We lived in a notorious area on the west end of the city called Wiggins Village or the Vill for short. The crack era went bananas and many of us went that route, either selling or using. Shawn first crept into the game at an early age, but not long after was fully in the game.

In the summer of 1992 my mother kicked me out of the house and out of the state to live with my father in Minnesota. Rhode Island got very active, 1993 to 1998 was hectic. Shawn got caught up in an assault case with the police. He was on the run, but we caught back up after I joined the Marines and came home from California to visit. That visit was crazy one of our childhood friends beat a murder case and we celebrated his freedom. Shawn had many legal situations but he always figured out a way forward. Case in point, one day he hits me up to visit on a four day weekend, I buy my ticket and tried to call him to let him know I’m coming. I couldn’t reach him, so I called the next day and his lady said he got locked up. We later connected when I got back from South Korea.

We went to the last Tyson fight, NBA playoff games, and to the Don Diva magazine’s 20 celebration gala. I am super proud of him for being a fighter. He always has a unique way of looking at situations. In the summer of 2016 I found myself in Maryland losing money while waiting to go to Afghanistan. Shawn let me stay with him for a few weeks. During that time he show me some merch he created. He always had that personality, but now he had the product to go with with his charm. He was very inspirational in my brand as well. He always gives me great feedback that I use often.

Sometimes our talks are brutally honest, but it is always from a good place. He is a cheatcode to the culture because he immerses himself in it. He has come a long way from selling drugs. I remember coming home from California one summer and we were on Dodge St. It was El, myself, and Shawn on the corner and I had my chains tucked. He laughed saying, “bro you home what you doing”. As usual he was looking out for me and jabbing me with jokes.

Shawn reinvented himself from Big Tyme, Everything Presidential, Benjamin Furr, to Presidential Kutz.

Coming soon to the Baltimore area of Maryland is Presidential Kutz barbershop. You will be able to buy merchandise and get a fresh cut. You will be able to purchase Everything Presidential, Benjamin Furr, and Presidential Kutz merch. Shawn has been quietly cooking and getting things in order for this next phase of his life. Don’t be surprised if you see a billboard or two in the near future.

B e n j a m i n F u r r

Furry and Fashionable Krumpetz Boutique’s creator Holly Marbury is someone I’ve known since 2014. Her business mind is impeccable. She is equally creative and business minded driven. Her first business was a one of a kind inflatable bounce house company called Super Top Bouncers that was very successful. Once she launched her first business and enjoyed the financial freedom it offered it sparked another fire to continue building more businesses.

What is Krumpetz Boutique’s?

The name Krumpetz Boutique’s came from my chow chow l used to have. To honor my fur baby l decided to name my luxury pet boutique after him. This boutique caters to the fur parents that desire to dress up their babies in fashionable accessories. I mean who doesn’t want their fur babies to look as good as them when they step out onto the streets.

What does it have to offer?

Krumpetz boutique offers many beautiful luxury items from vegan leather bow collars, fashionably designed harnesses and the most adorable faux fur sweates.

The feel of the leather screams both luxury and quality! I choose my vendors carefully. My boutique houses pet designers from all over the world.

Why did you choose to open a luxury pet boutique?

I decided to launch a luxury pet boutique because the global pet industry as of today is a $261 billion dollar industry and the pet accessory market is expected to expand by another $9.20 billion by 2025. This is a big money making market that many African Americans aren’t tapped into. Sure, many people can sell basic pet food, supplies, and toy but to really tap into the industry you must be unique.

Why do you think it’s important to have your own business?

I believe it’s important to have another stream of income to ensure your quality of life.

There’s this saying,”You’re only one paycheck away from being homeless”. That saying pushes me to sure I can provide for myself and my family. With that being said l’ve opened up my own government contracting company that goes after bids for the government and an options trading business with my husband, who is set to launch his courses for 313trading.

What is next for Krumpetz Boutique?

I’m looking into expanding my accessories to pet jewelry that can accessorize your fur baby, from items like brooch pins to diamond necklaces. There’s nothing that makes a fur parent happy to see their fur baby looking as fabulous as them. If you are a business owner that sells your own line of pet accessories I would love to showcase your line in my boutique. Contact info@krumpetzboutique.com website www.krumpetzboutique.com

Kilo the Art of Fact Imagine growing up in Santiago Chile, and moving from your home country in order to survive. Chile is an economically ravaged country, with high inflation. Kilo the Art of Fact was born there and his experience shaped him giving him a unique voice and world view. Being a natural born citizen of the United States tends to create complacency and entitlement. Sometimes we take what we’re afforded as a matter of fact, and look down on others coming to this country. There’s a sense of desperation when you come from a situation like Kilo did. He arrived in the US in the 90’s. He gravitated to hip hop culture as an escape. Heavily influenced by the likes of Nas and KRS-ONE and other socially responsible artist that had the ability to capture the essence of their environment and paint a picture with words. Recently I had the chance to speak with the emcee and he told me his story. Kilo truly embodies hip hop, his struggles to become a legal citizen while promoting his talents. His passion is fueled by his experience in Chile. Kilo knew what awaited him if he didn’t put forth the effort. Imagine having to fit in, and learn a new culture and deal with all of the legal obstacles of a new country while trying to be a successful rap artist. It is safe to say he has figured it out, performing in different parts of the United States. For a while he had to be very careful because of his illegal status. This only speaks to his passion, most people in that situation would have bowed out. He feels his story and brand are spiritual. Kilo also has a catering business where he makes empanadas among other tasty items. His latest single “Grass” gives you an intimate look into his journey. The song details his story of becoming a citizen and is a metaphor for territories and plays on the grass isn’t always greener on the other side saying. Kilo is providing food for thought and for our bellies, we just have to be ready to ingest it.

Viva La Coco When we talk about fashion, Racquel “Coco” Mills should not be in the conversation, she is the whole conversation with the punctuation mark. The native New Yorker from Queens has some major accomplishments in her resume. She has designs clothing for many celebrities over the years, from Swizz Beatz ex wife Mashonda, to the late Pop Smoke, to Lil Kim to name a few. Coco is a multithreat entity in the industry. She not only designs upscale clothes for celebrities, she’s an actress, and a model. Whenever I hear people talk about the lack of quality from Black fashion brands, I tell them about her. To me she is our Gucci, Louis Vuitton, and Hermes all wrapped up in one exquisite package. I have followed her journey for years. Her growth has been astounding. She has taught young women a life skill with her sewing classes and giving them a chance to chase their dreams. Racquel, as visually captivating as she is, has the ability to transition into gritty characters showing her versatility. Her lead role in the short film Circles shows you a glimpse into a beautiful woman’s life turned upside down after hearing life altering news. The movie that introduced me to her was Prey Before You Eat. Her character is tougher than trying to eat a Popeye’s biscuit without a drink. It is the contrast for me that makes Coco special, whether she’s playing a thug or doing comedy, you can’t take your eyes off of her. Besides being gorgeous her talent keeps your attention. A few years ago I found out she was doing hilarious skits on YouTube. She has a character named Teardrop that’s too funny she plays with Mr Commodore. I was supposed to do an interview with her, but her schedule didn’t permit it. I am excited to give this future mogul and legend her flowers now. I predict that in the future her stock will rise. She is an awesome person and a loyal friend, one example of this was with the death of her close friend. She became the guardian of her friend’s daughter. She is a phenomenal mother, a title she unfortunately inherited by dire circumstances. She runs two brands Torch London and Viva La Coco. Both brands are incredible. I am super proud of her, she inspires my brand and probably doesn’t know it.

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Foot Fetish

Foot fetish is a segment dedicated to shoe heads on future releases. A little background on my love for shoes, when I was around 13 yrs old I drew a few designs and sent them to Nike.

I never received them back, but got a letter from Nike thanking me for my enthusiasm for their products and stating they had a team of doctors and scientists to assist on creating their products. I was hurt and learned a valuable lesson. Just know a version of my design hit the market and still are being sold 30 plus years later. The idea of this segment was to give consumers a glimpse of the new street heat for their feet. The shoe we chose to highlight was the Nike Air Max Scorpion. The shoe is constructed of a lightweight knit and a double stacked full air sole unit.

The air unit is pronounced, aggressive, and exaggerated. The design is risky but I believe the gamble will pay off. The progression from the first air unit in the iconic Nike Air Revolution in the 1980’s is mind blowing. The colorways are slick and sophisticated. The first color is a light margarine with gold tone accents, and the second is black with violet and purple accents. I can’t wait for these shoes to drop.

2MB JUST TOO MUCH SWAG Last summer l was invited to a video shoot for a friend of mines artist. From that chance meeting l met a young group of talented guys. While at Saavy Princess’ video shoot they played me Bust A Move.

I was instantly hooked. The song was super catchy, and the charisma was dripping out of the speakers. Staylow and Diego have that energy and the “IT” factor. What impressed me was their work ethic and the level of investment in their craft. For further confirmation l sent their video to a childhood friend who manages major artists like Araab Muzik and Raiche.

To my surprise within five minutes of sending it he called me back. He told me they definitely have something. The group is from Ft Worth Texas started rapping in 2017. They would freestyle in the car, but eventually decided to take their talent to the recording booth. Their first song did 50k on SoundCloud and they’ve been putting in work ever since.

That work ethic I spoke about earlier helped to produce right music videos and their new mixtape project Rookie Season, which is available on Apple Music and Spotify. 2MB has a style and swagger that goes beyond regions and an energy that’s contagious. They really don’t sound like anyone else,but they sound current. They are the new wave. Usually I don’t go crazy over new artists but 2MB is different.

Travel destination ideas The continent of Africa really doesn’t get the appreciation it deserves, today that all changes.

I have always wanted to visit Africa and some years ago l got the opportunity to go. I was so excited I didn’t know what to expect, l just knew it was the opportunity of a lifetime. All l have ever heard was negative stories about Africa. One thing about me is I judge off of my own experiences. I searched the internet for where to go and discovered an incredible place called Morocco. The first thing I noticed was person from all over the world was in the line at the airport going through customs when I landed. They had a train station at the airport, I boarded the train which brought me a couple miles from my apartment. The people were very friendly so much that a taxi driver drove me around for 45 minutes and I had to beg to pay him. The location was walking distance to the ocean. The magnificent Hassan Mosque II was a sight to wake up to daily. I decided to go to the mall in Morocco, it was so stunning. The mall was right by the ocean. I was shocked how modern the mall was. They had a huge movie theater, an ice skating rink, and an aquarium in it. The second floor was full of expensive high fashion stores like Gucci, Louis Vuitton and many others. It made me realize how much the American people been lied to about Africa as a whole. The people spoke French, Spanish, and English for the most part. The women were very attractive. They had a Latin look, which made more sense when I realized Spain was a two hour flight away. The food was great and best of all the exchange rate makes your money stretch. I would suggest if you plan to visit bring pristine bills or do everything from a credit or debit card. I brought crisp bills directly from my bank, but the ends had some discoloration. Almost every bank would not let me exchange the bills for their currency. That was the only negative I had for the entire trip. My experience there made me want to not only visit again but go to other countries within Africa.

From o c c o r o M e v o l with

Dime of the Quarter Gia The Housegoddess is the Dime of the Quarter this issue. Gia is not only beautiful, but she is next level brilliant. Not only has she made a fortune in real estate, she has a mine in Africa. Her accomplishments match her beauty. Be sure to follow her @giathehousegoddess on IG and check out her story in Pride and Egoos presents coming soon

Visionary is someone who sees something that other people do not see, Luc embodies that. His work with legendary figures in the culture like Damon Dash speaks to his growth.

Dame has been associated with the likes of Jay-Z, Kanye West, and Kevin Hart. With names like that Luc is heading in the right direction. I cannot wait to see where he takes this to. At the top of the year he was pretty much booked for the whole year.

DJ Gold of the legendary Screwed Up Click DJ Gold is an OG from Houston and a member of the legendary Screwed Up Click. He has some major projects and plans coming to you in the near future. One of his missions is to keep the Late Great DJ Screw’s name alive. Check out his story and his mission in the next edition of Pride and Egoos presents