“Original Goddesses of The Concrete Kingdom”

{A Thread}

#REPRESENT

Miss Jackie Rowe aka The Queen of NYC (Brownsville, Brooklyn)

The Sister of boxer Mike Tyson, she made her own way in the streets & in the business world. A Queen who maintains her Crown till this day & doing great things for Black women. Peace Queen!

http://Www.instagram.com/jackie_rowe 

Nelda aka Nelly G aka The Original Queen Bee {Clinton Hills, Brooklyn}

Fly Goddess who walked the streets of the Concrete Kingdom with her Gold Door Knocker Earrings & Immaculate style glowing. Inspired the style of many Black girls in the hood such as Lil Kim. RIPeace Queen

Nelly G rockin the red Fendi jacket in the Run-DMC “Run’s House” video (NYC, 1988)

Vanessa Cook aka “Nessa” (Freeport, Long Island, NY)

One of the flyest women to ever live. Always in the latest threads along with the flashiest Gold Jewelry.

She transitioned a few years ago due to health complications but the essence of her style still lives on. RIPeace

Shaka Don (Bronx, NY)

Definition of a Boss. A Queen who always had the mentality of going for hers by any means necessary. Made her moves in the street & in the music game as Lil Kim’s road manager. Respected by both Men & Women, Shaka is still here living a great life!

Shaka Don (1998)

In her own words. Never played no games!

Raina Charrise (Southside Jamaica, Queens)

The Fur Coat Goddess who defined “Street Elegance”. Salute to this Queen

http://www.instagram.com/rainacharrise 

Natoka (Fort Greene, Brooklyn)

A Queen of Brooklyn who was always out styling on them in Albee Square Mall & the Old Downtown Brooklyn. Fur coat for the Fly Goddess. Salute to a Queen from Fort Greene!

Tasja (Southside Jamaica, Queens)

Tasja & her daughter taken at the legendary Shirt Kings store where Masterpieces were created on apparel that was worn by Black Kings & Queens in the Concrete Kingdom of NYC (1986)

Like mother like daughter with Dapper Dan pieces. Salute!

Lisa x Adrien x Angel x Yolanda (Patterson, NJ) 1987

Shakeana x Rochelle x Kisha x Kia (Newark, NJ) 1990

Peace to the Fly Black Goddesses of the Old New Jersey!

Black Women from DC (80s/90s)

Peace to the Queens of Chocolate City

“Brooklyn Royalty”

Cora (Flatbush)

Simone x Keisha (Flatbush)

Makisha x Nikki x Tracy (Flatbush)

Sheda (Crown Heights)

“Uptown Saturday Night” (Harlem/BX)

Big Vito x Friend

Pat x Pee Wee Kirkland

Gums x Snowie x Juicy x Darryl “DB” Barnes

Reika x Kevin Chiles

“Fly Robes”

Ain’t nothin like a fly tracksuit.
Whether it be Sergio Tacchini, Nike, Reebok or Dapper Dan custom made, it always looks Godly on the Original People!

Queens who’ve participated in the “Represent” photo series that we’re doing with photographer @BrooklynsSon. As you can see, the above pics are just some of the inspirations for this project.

Peace to @KissMy_KASH x @EssentialHG x @JLaCocaina x @MizzShades

: @BrooklynsSon

These are just a small number of Black women from the past & present that showed True Beauty, Style & Strength in wild eras. Some we’ve lost but many are still here with their crown still shining. They birthed trends, raised families & held it down!

Peace Queen #REPRESENT

Credits:

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http://Instagram.com/representnyc_ 
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“The Originals Gods of the Concrete Kingdom” will be up next #REPRESENT