Part 11: Tyson Beckford on Hip-Hop & Polo Connecting Through Lo Lifes, Wu-Tang
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Part 1: Tyson Beckford: Kids Called Me "Mr. Chin" for My Chinese Eyes
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In this clip, Tyson Beckford opened up about meeting the NYC gang the Lo Lifes, who were known for stealing large amounts of Ralph Lauren goods from various department stores around NYC. Tyson said he became enamored with the crew while living in Brooklyn and seeing a big group of guys wearing head-to-toe Ralph Lauren and wondering how they were able to afford it. Tyson then revealed that he came to understand how they got the clothes by stealing, and he added that they would give him items from time to time. To hear more, including how he never spoke to Ralph Lauren about his affiliation after becoming the face of the brand, hit the above clip.
