Trillaveli

Down South Rap Archivist | Founder of Rap Style Archeology |

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Today is one of those days I been waiting on. I get to speak to students at Cal State taking Hip Hop Studies course. My, my, my God has brought me a mighty long way!

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A little unintentional history lesson mixed with my personal opinion. Hope you learned something! 📚

Rip Robert Earl “DJ Screw” Davis

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When I be at professional learning days with other teachers I be having this smirk on my face that I can’t get rid of. Idk why it’s so funny to me when I interact with other professionals. I just be happy for no reason lol.

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Whatever you desire go and get it because it’s not going to come looking for you. 💪🏾

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You only get a chance to be solid one time. Once you drop a glass cup you don’t get to put it back together.

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It’s coming and you know it so stop being so hard on yourself cause it hasn’t happened yet. Now go out in the world have a great day and keep working toward your goal! 💯

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Working on having more visibility in my space and simultaneously not looking for no kinda hand out from anyone.

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We moving right on this side cause that’s the only way I know how to move.

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It’s only a matter of time and opportunity.

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I’m not gon lie I’m geeked about the future!

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Vibe Magazine | October 1999

Hot Boys “Guerrilla Warfare” campaign advertisement

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Vibe Magazine | October 2000

In The Mix featuring Venessa, Kobe Bryant, and Mya

Photography by | Walik Goshorn

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The Source Magazine | October 1999

Turk & Lil Wayne and somebody momma on stage during the 1999 Cashmoney Tour

Photography by | Elgin Edmonds

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Step back and observe.

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Sometimes it may feel like you missed an opportunity, but trust me there is always a big one out there that is tailor made for you.

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Always getting blessed with opportunity and always ready when opportunity presents itself! 🎥

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Keep working.

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The only expectations you should have in this world are for yourself because you already know what you have to do to get where you want to go.

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Know your position in life but most importantly know your position in other ppl life because once you know that you spend less time thinking and more time doing. Once I learned this gem my focus shifted in life and I haven’t looked back once.

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When you bring something from your body (brain) into the physical world it’s like watching a baby grow. You know parents don’t play bout they baby, and I don’t play bout Rap Style Archeology.