The Grungy Gentleman show celebrated New York City, and the fusion of contemporary culture and style, in sports, music, and entertainment, with Bronx-native hip-hop icon Jim Jones from Dipset opening the show, followed by Michael Beasley (NY Knicks), Tye Smith (Tennessee Titans) and Isaiah Pead, former NFL player who lost his leg in a car accident in 2016, who closed the show as guests cheered him on down the runway.
DJ Drewski of Hot 97 spinned as guests arrived to the Dream Downtown, including notable guests: London Brown (HBO Ballers), Brett Gray (Netflix’s On My Block), Jerome Lamaar (Fashion Influencer), Neville Hewitt (NY Jets), Mani Love (Harlem Globetrotters), Madelyn Burke (SI’s The Crossover Host), Josh Boone (Former NBA / Brooklyn Nets). As guests enjoyed Gentleman Jack Rare Tennessee Whiskey cocktails before the show kicked off, the New York Institute of Beauty was busy prepping models backstage, while the athletes recorded their Cameos (cameo.com) for fans. After the show, attendees left with their Nivea gift bags and headed down to The Electric Room for the after-party to celebrate another successful Grungy Gentleman show.