im not really sure
Im the dude who runs the Meccapolis instagram page. Ask any questions
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Just Ice did a murder and got charged and beat it. Not sure about King Sun too much but I heard he was thorough. Its a rumor that Just Ice spun the block for Scott Rock
The long captions on the pics are really dope, and give you nostalgia of the culture, no matter where you are from, the late 80’s into like 97/98 was just different. Hip hop really is a whole entire culture, and between your posts talking about it, and his page, it really is dope thinking about those times. You have been a dope poster since Magneto, always appreciated you *pause*
My guy, fact! Appreciate you bro
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Do you agree that rakim is the all time best dressed NY rapper?
From his beginnings till today (in his 50s) he's been killing it.
Where do you rank Helly Hansen as a brand in terms of influence and legacy in NY street fashion?
Was Sergio Tacchini the undisputed No. 1 in NY when it comes to tracksuits in the 80s and 90s?
What was more popular in the NY streets in the 90s: baggy clothes or tracksuits?
Do you agree that rakim is the all time best dressed NY rapper?
From his beginnings till today (in his 50s) he's been killing it.
Where do you rank Helly Hansen as a brand in terms of influence and legacy in NY street fashion?
Was Sergio Tacchini the undisputed No. 1 in NY when it comes to tracksuits in the 80s and 90s?
What was more popular in the NY streets in the 90s: baggy clothes or tracksuits?
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that breh just came in attempting to shake salt on OP.
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@Don Jesus
Do you agree that rakim is the all time best dressed NY rapper?
From his beginnings till today (in his 50s) he's been killing it.
Where do you rank Helly Hansen as a brand in terms of influence and legacy in NY street fashion?
Was Sergio Tacchini the undisputed No. 1 in NY when it comes to tracksuits in the 80s and 90s?
What was more popular in the NY streets in the 90s: baggy clothes or tracksuits?
Eric B and Rakim are the #1 best dressed rappers ever to me but I disagree with Rakim still dressing well today. He’s been dressing like DMX for the past one and a half decades but hes older so thats ok
Helly Hansen is tied with First Down Coats to me in terms of legacy but both are underneath North Face
I think Fila was the #1 tracksuit in New York in the 80s and Sergio was moreso the 90s but Fila still was killing shyt in the first half of the 90s in terms of tracksuits. But Sergio Tacchini and Fila had the throne.
Tracksuits were more prominent in first half of the 90s. Baggy clothes were moreso the second half.
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One of the dopest pages on social media imo
Crazy how you get all those pics it’s like a time machine
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Do u plan on showing any more of your IG on here for us non having IG folks ?
Started a gofundme for Meccapolis for people who want to see New York Culture preserved to it’s fullest.
GoFundMe Description:
Meccapolis launched on Instagram five years ago as a centralized hub profiling urban New York History. It is just as it sounds. The one place (mecca) where the City of New York (polis) is the center of the universe – celebrating the culture pioneered by the Burroughs and surrounding areas. As we pass the five-year milestone, it's time for Meccapolis to expand exponentially. The widespread impact of New York City has been overlooked and undermined in recent years. Though this is due to many factors, Meccapolis was created to combat this by educating the masses about NYC's storied history. Now that we have established Meccapolis on Instagram, which serves as a digital gallery, the Meccapolis brand has the potential to expand in nine different ways:
1. DIE FRSH (die•fresh)
(@diefrsh on Instagram) is our vintage clothing store where those who appreciate the timeless style of NYC in the 1980s/90s can purchase our growing collection. DIE FRSH already exists as a retailer. But we also plan to expand by creating a database detailing each year of NYC fashion from 1986 to the present day and offering hardcover coffee table books, further educating everyone on how NYC became and still is a fashion capital.
2. Pop-Up Museum
History belongs in museums. So we are planning multiple pop-ups in New York City consisting of high-quality photos of legendary NYC figures of the 1980s/1990s in a gallery setting. The pop-ups will also supply clothing vendors where you can purchase classic pieces from the golden era, meet and greet legendary NYC figures, and more.
3. Art Division
Art is a big part of NYC's flair. So it's only fitting that we establish an art division of Meccapolis that will be dedicated to selling original paintings and art pieces that celebrate the 1980s/90s/00s NYC History. From statement pieces, you can hang on your wall in your home, to small works you can use to decorate your workspace.
4. Meccapolis Website/App
We are launching an actual Meccapolis website and app that will be an expansion of the Instagram page with new features such as a searchable glossary of cultural NYC figures and what they achieved. Think of it as Wikipedia for NYC figures, some of which aren't google-able.
5. Clothing Brand
The Meccapolis apparel line is a collection of basics, beginning with t-shirts dedicated to 1980s/90s/00s urban NYC culture. Designs will range from shirts celebrating NYC figures to NYC-based movies and other pop-culture staples.
6. Book Series
We seek amass to enough material through our research with Meccapolis to produce a high-quality hardcover coffee table book series. The books will have classic photos of NYC figures accompanied by extensive profiles/descriptions and stories.
7. Podcast
The narrative is essential to history, and so much of NYC culture is influenced by spoken words. We plan on starting a podcast where we will interview NYC figures from the 1980s/90s/00s, from rappers to graffiti artists to street guys.
8. YouTube Channel
To continue building the Meccapolis community, we plan on starting an official YouTube page. Our page will consist of videos dedicated to telling the stories of notable NYC figures and detailing the city's different eras.
9. Documentary Films
The culminating production of Meccapolis merges clothing, art, interviews, and photography. We also have begun to account for a full-length documentary series that compiles the stories, people, and places that defined New York City from the 1980s through the early-2000s.
All nine of these brand extensions will be executed with professional teams to a 100% high-quality standard, which we hold ourselves to and with an appreciation for the funds raised. We also will be employing youth from New York’s Inner Cities down the line to help with operations. Using all nine of these ways of expansion, the culture of New York City will not only be boosted in presence and NYC legends who are overlooked and underrated will have a platform to regain their rightful exposure. Our vision is that NYC will be further cemented in history in a way that will be easily accessible for one to educate themselves at any time. Financial support is needed to achieve this, especially on an independent scale and at a swift pace. Emphasis on swift pace; this is campaign is something that will have weekly updates viewable by the people. Ultimately, Meccapolis, with your support, will foster a strong platform for NYC culture that will inspire film/tv producers to create films and tv shows based on our content. Your support will ensure that the culture and history of New York City will have an immediate bolder presence that will be documented forever and live on.
Meccapolis: Help Preserve New York’s Urban History, organized by Lade Iluyomade
Instagram: @meccapolis Meccapolis launched on Instagram five years … Lade Iluyomade needs your support for Meccapolis: Help Preserve New York’s Urban History
www.gofundme.com
GoFundMe Description:
Meccapolis launched on Instagram five years ago as a centralized hub profiling urban New York History. It is just as it sounds. The one place (mecca) where the City of New York (polis) is the center of the universe – celebrating the culture pioneered by the Burroughs and surrounding areas. As we pass the five-year milestone, it's time for Meccapolis to expand exponentially. The widespread impact of New York City has been overlooked and undermined in recent years. Though this is due to many factors, Meccapolis was created to combat this by educating the masses about NYC's storied history. Now that we have established Meccapolis on Instagram, which serves as a digital gallery, the Meccapolis brand has the potential to expand in nine different ways:
1. DIE FRSH (die•fresh)
(@diefrsh on Instagram) is our vintage clothing store where those who appreciate the timeless style of NYC in the 1980s/90s can purchase our growing collection. DIE FRSH already exists as a retailer. But we also plan to expand by creating a database detailing each year of NYC fashion from 1986 to the present day and offering hardcover coffee table books, further educating everyone on how NYC became and still is a fashion capital.
2. Pop-Up Museum
History belongs in museums. So we are planning multiple pop-ups in New York City consisting of high-quality photos of legendary NYC figures of the 1980s/1990s in a gallery setting. The pop-ups will also supply clothing vendors where you can purchase classic pieces from the golden era, meet and greet legendary NYC figures, and more.
3. Art Division
Art is a big part of NYC's flair. So it's only fitting that we establish an art division of Meccapolis that will be dedicated to selling original paintings and art pieces that celebrate the 1980s/90s/00s NYC History. From statement pieces, you can hang on your wall in your home, to small works you can use to decorate your workspace.
4. Meccapolis Website/App
We are launching an actual Meccapolis website and app that will be an expansion of the Instagram page with new features such as a searchable glossary of cultural NYC figures and what they achieved. Think of it as Wikipedia for NYC figures, some of which aren't google-able.
5. Clothing Brand
The Meccapolis apparel line is a collection of basics, beginning with t-shirts dedicated to 1980s/90s/00s urban NYC culture. Designs will range from shirts celebrating NYC figures to NYC-based movies and other pop-culture staples.
6. Book Series
We seek amass to enough material through our research with Meccapolis to produce a high-quality hardcover coffee table book series. The books will have classic photos of NYC figures accompanied by extensive profiles/descriptions and stories.
7. Podcast
The narrative is essential to history, and so much of NYC culture is influenced by spoken words. We plan on starting a podcast where we will interview NYC figures from the 1980s/90s/00s, from rappers to graffiti artists to street guys.
8. YouTube Channel
To continue building the Meccapolis community, we plan on starting an official YouTube page. Our page will consist of videos dedicated to telling the stories of notable NYC figures and detailing the city's different eras.
9. Documentary Films
The culminating production of Meccapolis merges clothing, art, interviews, and photography. We also have begun to account for a full-length documentary series that compiles the stories, people, and places that defined New York City from the 1980s through the early-2000s.
All nine of these brand extensions will be executed with professional teams to a 100% high-quality standard, which we hold ourselves to and with an appreciation for the funds raised. We also will be employing youth from New York’s Inner Cities down the line to help with operations. Using all nine of these ways of expansion, the culture of New York City will not only be boosted in presence and NYC legends who are overlooked and underrated will have a platform to regain their rightful exposure. Our vision is that NYC will be further cemented in history in a way that will be easily accessible for one to educate themselves at any time. Financial support is needed to achieve this, especially on an independent scale and at a swift pace. Emphasis on swift pace; this is campaign is something that will have weekly updates viewable by the people. Ultimately, Meccapolis, with your support, will foster a strong platform for NYC culture that will inspire film/tv producers to create films and tv shows based on our content. Your support will ensure that the culture and history of New York City will have an immediate bolder presence that will be documented forever and live on.
Dope ass page, major salute King 🫡
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Anything on the murder of Paul C.? Seems like one of the quietest kept deaths in hip hop.