Malik Yusef is a Chicago-based artist and entrepreneur who has been one of the most influential figures in hip-hop for the past decade. He's worked with artists like Kanye West, Jay Z, Common and more.

But before he was known for his work as a musician, he was known for his style—and that's where his story begins.

In this episode, we'll hear how Malik Yusef's connections with J Boogie, Don C, John Monopoly, Bad Boy Entertainment, The St. Lunatics & more propelled his career in fashion—and how they continued to pay off years later when he needed them most, as well as, meeting a young architect for the first time.

What goes around comes around..