GoonMilk

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Thee Booth Experience: Black History

This Black History month I decided to jump into interview bag and start a series of One on One interviews with like minded individuals from the DMV area starting with my brother Devonte “Black” Young of Enspire Streetwear and a number of other businesses he runs. Black and myself go back 20 plus years from High school Basketball teammates, to working together on our respective brands, and now continuing to create our own legacies. The interview is broken into two parts focusing on our fashion journey, college careers, and dropping gems on how we have sustain the longevity of 10 plus years in business.

Seemed fitting having Black kickoff the interview series in Thee Booth Experience with Black history month as we share stories of our history and created our own paths through the years. Both becoming Fathers and battling the ups and downs of entrepreneurship.

Black also championed me bringing back the G.O.O.N.S. Army Fatigue Cargo Pants that are featured in the interview, available below and in the Goons Shop!

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Washington Leadership Academy Media Director

This Fall I was appointed to a new position at WLA where I am a Dedicated Aide and Assistant Boys Basketball Coach! I took on the role of Media Director, focusing on Content Creation, Media Coverage for all Sports and School Events, as well as teaching a course on Photography, Videography, Media Literacy, as well as Content Creation to students who have an interest in the Media field. A new creative leadership program that is already impacting the lives of the students here at Washington Leadership Academy.

A new career path involving the kids and continuing to pursue my passion for Photography, and Videography. Just as much as I pour into these kids they return the favor giving me insight on how the youth think and live in a new generation of technology and influence. Not only is this role needed in the school its giving kids another career path they may have not known even existed. Putting cameras in their hands and teaching them the skills and some even unknown talents they are just realizing. Giving back to my community is a major factor in my life as I had role models growing up and coaches that looked out for my future I intend to do the same for the generation growing up now as well as for my own kids. Never thought in a million years it would be through teaching and coaching but I am not surprised by the impact made already in the few kids I have encountered in just the two years I have been here at WLA.

Organizing the Media Days, Creating highlight reels for the sports teams and players, creating roles for students to photograph, commentate games, and be more engaged in their school’s extracurricular activities. Not to mention assisting with the Basketball Program that is rebuilding and recently sponsored by Under Armour, and chosen to represent the city in the Washington Wizard’s High School Double Header Series playing at the Capitol One Arena. And that’s just a few things I wish I had when I was their age that we’ve been able to provide this year.

Our Remaining Boys Basketball Schedule

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Coming Home Again…

Morgan State Homecoming 2025

There’s nothing in this world like attending an HBCU, specifically The Illustrious Morgan State University! A true National Treasure! Even though I did not graduate I did spend almost 8 years enrolled at MSU, from changing my major from Electrical Engineering, to Business Admin, to finally Family and Consumer Sciences with a Fashion Merchandising concentration. Then ultimately failing out of my senior semester due to commuting and an entire Junior year lost to my ruptured appendix and two months in the hospital back in 09. Its funny enough that homecoming is my most memorable because I spent that Homecoming in recovery. Homecoming time is always somewhat bitter sweet as this year marks 16 years since my near death experience almost getting called home foreal. Had to learn how to piss, poop, and walk again, spent two months in ICU, had crazy roommates lol. From being misdiagnosed at Good Samaritan Hospital and sent home thinking it was just a stomach bug, to literally almost dying on my mothers couch. Rushing to Baltimore Washington Hospital for emergency surgery. Everybody visiting mr except my girl at the time that went to my homecoming instead lol. This was literally the moment in my life that I knew I had to start building my own legacy and brand with Getting Out Of Negative Situations and GoonMilk. Im super thankful to go through all of it and how closer it brought me to my purpose in life.

Nonetheless this year’s Homecoming was definitely one for the books! As an official OG I got up to campus early and finessed my own little tailgate booth experience with my bro. We’re at that age when you hear “This campus dont look nothing like when I was here” every five minutes. Saw a lot, but far from enough of my Morgan State Family, ate Sunnys wings and western fries, drank a poof and fellowshipped with Alumni just like the old days. It was a Perfect way to kick off Homecoming SZN with Thee Booth Experience! Shoutout Imani, Tina, Lauren, Jontice, Mo, and everybody else for buying out the booth. Shoutout my bro Tim for riding up Bmore with me and making sure everything went as planned. Shoutout my lil bro Jordan for coming out and showcasing his brand Vulgar as well. Next stop Howard Yard Fest!

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Wealth Summit Live 2025

This past weekend Thee Booth Experience sponsored the 3rd Annual Wealth Summit Live in Downtown Baltimore. This is our second year being apart of this amazing black wealth empowering event hosted by Raven and Tony Parker. A lot of black influence and money being generated and networking all week long. Thee Booth Experience has been able to provide free Headshots during the conference as well as providing photos during the Summit kickoff party. Rubbing elbows with some of Baltimore’s finest entrepreneurs and tastemakers. Very thankful for the opportunity and access to so much knowledge from a number of successful black people right here in Maryland. I got the chance to meet and interact with a few people I already followed on social media like Papi Cuisine Chef Alex Perez, and Podcaster Jay Hill. Handed out many business cards and exchanged information with any and everyone interested in Thee Booth and Photography in general. Great opportunity to network and showcase all the services I provide creatively. Shoutout to Crust by Mack for hosting the Kickoff party and for those insanely delicious crab pies. Food and drinks are always on point, speakers dropped knowledge, and plenty of black owned vendors including SECU bank, and Morgan State University Entrepreneur Development Center.

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Jamaica

Ash and I went to Jamaica. Our first vacation in over a year, a whole week without our boys, and spending it at an all inclusive resort in Montego Bay. First time spending my birthday out the country. 37 years old on August 23rd, and for my birthday I decided to drop the latest #PurpleLabel release from GoonMilk as well. We ate soo good; endless jerk, curry, and stewed dishes with a limitless open bar. Spent most of our time relaxing on the beach or at the pool getting some much needed rest. We also took a party boat to catch the sunset which was definitely a highlight of the trip. We got to try Jamaican KFC which is ten times better than the US version. Really was a beautiful trip and worth every penny. I had plans to shoot content and capture more on camera but Ash said “this isn’t a work trip” and kept me from taking my camera everywhere we went like I wanted, but I still got some decent shots in.

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WE BACK UP!

If you can name the Actor, Show, Season, and Episode, of this quote I will gift you a free Purple Label 3 pack of tees.

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The Purple Label Collection

Fall/Winter ‘25 Purple Label Collection Releases August 23rd, 2025

Reimaging some of our classic designs, while introducing new imagery to a higher quality of garment has been my focus for this upcoming release. Taking our streetwear to a higher quality of T-shirts while adding more thought provoking designs to our arsenal. Utilizing Uniqlo Oversized T-shirts with a heavier weight and AIRism cool to the touch fabric. Uniqlo also in an effort to support the reduction of waste uses recycled materials in their T-shirts with a split of 53% cotton, 47% polyester (30% being recycled polyester fiber).

Along with our new designs we are introducing the new Purple Label 3 pack T-Shirts also utilizing Uniqlo DRY T-shirts. These T-shirts are a 66% cotton, 34% recycled polyester fiber blend with Uniqlo DRY quick drying technology. An upgrade from the previous 3 pack, these T-shirts are the perfect undershirt or everyday staple T-shirt in white or black with a Purple GOONS logo at the bottom hem.

We’re celebrating the Fall/Winter ‘25 Purple Label release in Montego Bay, Jamaica as well as celebrating my birthday August 23rd. 37 years around the Sun and I feel so blessed and grateful for all I have accomplished and experienced over the years. 12 years in business and still no signs of slowing down or stopping. I’m still learning, still growing and evolving, but we always gonna celebrate the wins and turn the losses into lessons. This vacation is much needed and well deserved if I do say so myself. My wife and I have been working tirelessly these past few months with the addition of Haven and adjusting to being parents of two. Taking it all in stride and not missing a beat but also not resting as we should and just being in need of a mental and physical reset. A week in Jamaica is overdue for the both of us.

It’s been one hell of a ride growing this brand as we have been Getting Out Of Negative Situations. My story is far from over, and nowhere near slowing down! Still writing chapters, still exploring possibilities, and still here to inspire those who resonate with my stories and can relate to being resilient and relentless in chasing one’s dreams.

GOONS Don’t Die, We Multiply!

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Cone Drills

At my big age of 36 I still can’t go a week without getting in the gym to get some shots up or running 5s anywhere I can. I play ball up to three times a week for cardio, and to show these young guys I still can get a bucket anytime I want to. Also I just love the game I love the mental aspect of strategy and perfecting skills that I believe are a dying art in the game of basketball. The mid-range shot, mirroring your moves on both sides of the court, help defense, pick and roll offense, angles, and all the fundamental elements of basketball that seem to be a dying art. I’m going to try my hand in coaching the youth this year at WLA as an assistant/trainer, so Cone Drills is just a step in that direction using social media to showcase skill set and personal entertainment for myself. Cone Drills is literally me tking the moves I work on and turning defenders into those cone drills. You can work on moves all day long with a trainer but if you cant convert those drills to real life gameplay 5 on 5 you are just wasting your time and money on trainers. So I started filming my workouts highlighting me turning defenders into Cone Drills!

Also highlighting what really grinds my gears in todays basketball, whether it be missed super difficult layups when the basics would have got it done, or just bonehead plays that could get someone hurt. here’s an example:

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Knowledge is Power

Finishing up my first year back inside a School environment as a Dedicated Aide at Washington Leadership Academy, a Public Charter School in Washington DC. I’ve come to the realization that mentorship, teaching, and giving back may really be my purpose in life. I feel I have a connection with kids, especially High school, young adults that allows not only me to understand them, but they receive the message seamlessly from me as well. Being relatable and respectful are pivotal in young adult lives and those two things I am devout to give these kids I interact with on the daily basis. I’ve been a mentor for years visiting community centers, homeless shelters, Job Corps (Extremely sad to see Trump shutdown Job Corps Nationwide smh), and schools to teach my path of entrepreneurship, fashion, and just life lessons along the way. But until this year actually being day in and day out with these kids, I’ve realized that I have a want and need to Teach. Being a high school teacher is far from a walk in the park but a lot of the task is being there and giving these kids something to look up to, respect, and relate to, as well as giving them the knowledge they need to succeed at their next level of growth. Seeing the good and some bad habits of teachers first hand has been an eye opening experience. So much so it has given me much more respect and admiration for my teachers back when i was in school.

Few months ago I had the opportunity to go back to my Alma Mater, The Illustrious Morgan State University to speak for Career Day and check out all the campus updates, my Family and Consumer Science new building, and check in on one of my favorite Professors, Profesor Dickerson. Ms. Dickerson opened up the entire department to my disposal and gave me a grand tour of their new technology with 3D animation, as well as the new sewing studio. Truly amazing the strides Morgan has taken in the future of their students, and how advanced times have changed since I was a Morgan Student many moons ago. What’s even more profound is the relationship that the professors leave on their students. Professor Dickerson has been an avid reader of my blog following my career the last twelve years and I just want to thank her for her gracious invite and all she’s done for me as a student and champion of GoonMilk all these years. It’s professors like her that give me the confidence to continue my path in entrepreneurship and continue striving to do more with my talents and knowledge, and as we all know, Knowledge is Power.

Furthermore, I decided to take a leap of faith and trust God’s timing, after many talks with teachers, and a push from the current Phys Ed./Health teacher who’s been looking for another Teacher to split course loads with, as well as assist coaching the Boy’s Basketball team at WLA. I decided on applying for the Physical Education/Health Teacher position here at Washington Leadership Academy. My initial thought process was, “who better than me to lead these young adults in a healthier lifestyle, build a better basketball culture, and be an upstanding strong male figure in this school.” But I’d be lying to you if some doubt didn’t creep in my mind as well. Am I really qualified to teach high school? Do I have the patience for 20 to 30 kids a class everyday for a whole school year? Does my background line up with Physical Education and Health? I would say yes and no to all three of these because we all have our fears and shortcomings, but the courage to try anyway is something I’ve always had the ability to face in times of uncertainties. I believe I can do pretty much anything I focus my mind on and right now my focus is helping these kids be better adults. I have two boys that are going to need the best teachers, the best peers, the best community to live within the near future, how else do I manifest that for them without attempting to be the best I can be as a father, role model, and citizen in our community. That’s my motivation. They are my why, and reason for everything I do. This position allows me to teach as well as learn first hand how these kids think and how to steer them in the right direction, in turn teaching me how to do the same for my family. Again Knowledge is Power, and I am forever on a conquest to learn and gain wisdom to hand down and give back to those that come after me. Salute to all the teachers out here and wisdom seekers as well and pray for me on this new journey into education.

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Life Lately with the High Codes Podcast

Last month I chopped it up with the family over on the High Codes Podcast about Life Lately with the addition of Haven being a father of 2 now, How Thee Booth Experience came about and continues to flourish, as well as Married life and how we snuck off to Paris last year. As always life is good, I’m living the dream, and taking everything in stride. Felt good fellowshipping with like minded brothers, therapeutic even.

Shoutout to my guys Omatic, Charles, and Cousin Musa for having me. Like, Comment, Share, and Subscribe!

Here’s a short clip and the full podcast below.

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The Black Cat

I had the Opportunity to bring Thee Booth Experience to the world renown Black Cat DC for #BreakingChains a Local Artist showcase featuring TOB, Nino Paid, Big Don Bino, Yaddiya, Griot, Pack Man Dre, DJ Bri Mafia, DJ Tumm Tumm and a few more Artist as well. Long Live Gogo Sponsored the show and it was a great turnout from and for the City. A lot of familiar faces and opportunity to network across the DMV rap/hip hop stratosphere. I honestly was glad to get out the house and practice shooting with my new Prisma Lens FX filters. Got some amazing shots with the Moody starburst filter. Also just good opportunity to show face in the area to start the new year off with Thee Booth Experience.

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The OG Collection: OG Mo T-shirt

The OG Collection: OG Mo T-Shirt

GoonMilk began with a team of creatives, Mo was the first person who I wanted apart of my team cause he was the flyest on Campus when we were at Morgan together. We started as a consignment shop and he gave me clothes to sell and confidence in starting a brand before it even was one. This First T-Shirt is an ode to him and the very first photo shoot we did as a brand. Shot by the Legend Marco Kay, you wasn’t really outside if you don’t have a Marco Kay club photo…

The OG Collection celebrates the colorful history of GoonMilk and those who helped create everything it is to date. Each piece will tell a story and continue the story of 12 years in the Streetwear business.

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Black Firday!

15% OFF THE ENTIRE SITE!

Promo Code: GETMONEY at checkout!

Please Please Please shop Black this Holiday season, so much of our hard earned money floods outside our communities during the this time of year, let’s take that dollar and spend it with our own businesses striving to create generational wealth, cultural exclusivity, and community building. I don’t care if its not with my brand but at the very least support someone you know. When it comes to buying black I know everything isn’t the best as far as customer service or quality wise compared to these 400 year old luxury brands that we love to spend with, but we all have to start somewhere and theyve had a 400 year head start. A few extra sales is sometimes all our people need to continue to chase these entrepreneurial dreams. I’m 12 years in and dont sell merch nowhere near as much as I should be but I still offer gear for the sheer love of my creativity. Most of my work now is custom apparel, Art, and Thee Booth Experience, but some of my peers in the fashion game would love you all’s support. The Ricardo D’Sean’s, the Always Respect TIme, the Dreams of Triumph’s, the Vulgar Apparel’s are all fire brands out of the DMV doing their thing right now. Shop with them and tell them I sent you.

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Mason’s 30th Birthday!

By far one of the Best Birthday Functions I’ve had the pleasure to Shoot! Bruh did it big and everybody showed love so even though I don’t know him, I know he’s a standup individual. Felt Like a College Homecoming party in there man real live! Happy Birthday and thank you for choosing Thee Booth Experience!

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You Weren’t There!

This past weekend I had the pleasure of being on the You weren’t there podcast Hosted by Mia along with my bro Dre and up and coming Artist DFG Ju. A few years ago I vowed to not do podcasts because of how gimmicky and how fast they were popping up during the pandemic left and right. I’ve done a few of my family’s podcasts ie. Most Known Unknowns, and HighCodes Podcast but it stopped there. I chose to be a guest here because I respect what the podcast stands for; bringing real artistry to light, and creating real dialogue amongst creatives. Not click bait, not viral momentum, just real people with real talent having real convos. Something all three of the aforementioned podcasts have in common. I actually enjoy talking about my career and journey so this was a lot of fun. Check out the You Weren’t There Podcast Below!

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Phoenix’s 1st Day

Tuesday was Phoenix’s First day of Pre-K!

I think Ash and I took it harder than he did. Besides him crying for a toy car getting out of the car and his bottle everything went pretty smooth, once we got him to his classroom. A hug and dap and he was off on his own. His grandmother cried the entire time lol. Feels like time is flying by twice as fast as it did when i was a Kid. Just yesterday I was holding my newborn, now Im dropping him off to strangers and holding back tears. My first born is growing up soo fast and making me soo proud.

I just want to be the best Dad in the world.

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Viral

As 10 Million plus of you know, or may not know my ID photos recently went viral on the internet lol. My 2018 and 2024 IDs caused a frenzy of hilarious commentary on Twitter first and then IG this week. From “he’s a crackhead” to “the difference between doing weed and doing coke”, to “Thats what living in Maryland will do to you”. All quite hilarious to me and those who know me, but I’d like to give some background on the actual factuals.

Never done hard drugs in my fucking life! I was high on weed in the first ID photo in 2018 (clearly). Those that know me know I’ve been sober the last 8 months after choosing to quit smoking weed completely due to me raising my son and how much he mimics everything I do and being high around him just didn’t feel right. From being a heavy weed smoker for the past 15 years to quitting cold turkey, I am extremely proud that I don’t look like that first pic anymore.

Stress has nothing to do with the difference in photos, I am so much happier with life and my family and my accomplishments now in 2024 than I was in 2018. I’m married, own place, own car, family growing and healthy with a thriving business in photography, and loving my job im blessed to do every single day. I was more stressed in 2018 than ever with none of the aforementioned accomplishments.

My eyes change color, they’re a totally different shade lighter than the 2018 photo. My eyes change colors all the time from brown, to green, to hazel, to grey. My eyebrows have always been super thin. People telling me go to the doctor and get my thyroid checked and Im literally the healthiest I’ve been my entire life. Juicing, exercising when I can and eating my vegetables. I think I look healthier with smoother skin. My shocked expression is really due to not having my glasses on and the flash going off before I expected it to because theres no countdown just “turn and take the pic”, Boom.

I needed a shapeup my mustache do look wild lol. My locs are braided and pulling my hairline back further than what it is. 🤷🏾‍♂️

I like my before and after photos and glad I posted it and went Viral. One thing about me, Im probably the most self confident person you gonna run into so nothing someone who doesn’t know me can say thats gonna hurt my feelings or make me feel any less than what I already know I am. And I’m the last person you want to try to make fun of and put on blast cause Im just gonna use it to my advantage and put it on a T-shirt, you really cant pay for this type of Free Promotion. So thank you Twitter, Memezar, OnlyinDMV, DMVHoodzandNewz, you just turned my website views up and sent me more prospective clients. Thank you to everyone who sent it my way; Me, Ash and even my Mom have been receiving DMs and texts all week from concerned friends and family making sure I saw it lol. I appreciate everyone in the comments taking up for me and tagging me. The positive messages and love I received was really the biggest compliments ever. Trust me I saw it all and loved every second of this experience. T-shirts available in the Shop now!

Just another way to prove I’m G.etting O.ut O.f N.egative S.ituations #GOONS!