Styles P of the rap group The Lox will take the stage Monday night to kick off his “Respect My Legacy” tour at Irving Plaza.
The concert is the first in a series of shows Styles P is doing in eight cities across the country before he retires from his two decades old solo career – and the New York City one coincides with his 49th birthday.
Born in Queens and raised in Yonkers, David. R. Styles, aka Styles P, is best known for being a member of The Lox, considered by Billboard magazine to be one of the best rap groups of all time.
The group rose to prominence in hip-hop in the mid 90s and have released four critically acclaimed projects since, notably “Money, Power & Respect” in 1998.
In between group work, each member branched off to do solo albums. Styles P has released 15 solo albums since 2002 and six collaborative projects with artists including Talib Kweli, Dave East, and Curren$y.
Although he’ll still technically be a member of The Lox, he’s been releasing music much more consistently as a solo act than with the group, with his most recent album, “Penultimate: A Calm Wolf Is Still a Wolf,” released in January and another on the way.
So what’s next for Styles P?
While some rappers like Jay Z, Nas, and ASAP Rocky build their non-rap related business around alcohol, peddling cognac or whiskey, Styles P has instead focused on selling wellness products such as supplements, herbs, and minerals – shifting the tone for what entrepreneurship alongside a hip-hop career can look like.
As he prepares to say goodbye with a final album, which has yet to be released, and his tour, Styles Ps said he plans to devote his energy to Farmacy for Life, which sells supplements and wellness-focused products; and his non-profit Farma Cares, which works to promote a plant-based lifestyle with monthly community dine-in nights in Yonkers where families can get a free and mostly vegan meal.
Earlier this month, Gothamist’s Precious Fondren caught up with Styles P in…
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