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5001 Flavors Red Python Skin Suit and Hat Formerly Owned by Silkk the Shocker
Associated name
Silkk The Shocker
Designer
5001 Flavors
Date1999
Mediumsnakeskin
DimensionsOverall (HW): 36 × 52 in. (91.44 × 132.08 cm)
Credit LineMoPOP permanent collection
Object number2000.363.1.A-.C
Text Entries5001 Flavors red python jacket, worn by Silkk the Shocker at the 1999 American Music Awards.
5001 Flavors is an award-winning fashion company specializing in film, music video and television wardrobe styling for Hip-Hop artists and celebrities. Established in 1992 in Harlem, NY by husband-and-wife Guy Sr. Wood and Sharene Wood, the duo gained “behind the scenes” notoriety by creating iconic fashions including designing extraordinary leather ensembles. 5001 FLAVORS has over 25 years of operating their custom-clothing and accessories, fashion styling and manufacturing as a Black owned family business.
Silkk the Shocker (Vyshonne Miller, b. 1975) was the preeminent rapper on No Limit Records, the underground Hardcore Rap label that became a sensation in the late ’90s. Vyshonn King Miller was born in New Orleans, Louisiana and raised in the Calliope Projects, in the 3rd Ward of Uptown New Orleans, along with his two brothers Percy “Master P” Miller, Corey “C-Murder” Miller and three other siblings. In 1996, Silkk released his debut, The Shocker, on No Limit Records. Shortly after its release, he appended "the Shocker" as a surname. The Shocker slowly became an underground success, largely based on strong word of mouth. Throughout the course of 1997, Silkk the Shocker was all over No Limit releases, appearing on the I’m Bout It soundtrack, Tru’s Tru 2 da Game, Mia X’s Unlady Like, Mystikal’s Unpredictable, and Master P’s Ghetto D.
red and black snake print jacket with gold accent buttons.
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Master P
Date: c.1996
Medium: snakeskin
Object number: 2000.666.1.A,.B
Silkk The Shocker
Date: 1991-1995
Medium: leather
Object number: 2000.363.3.A,.B
Silkk The Shocker
Date: c. 1998
Medium: leather
Object number: 2000.363.4
Notorious B.I.G.
Date: 1994-1996
Medium: cotton
Object number: 1999.327.2
Notorious B.I.G.
Date: 1994-1996
Medium: cotton
Object number: 1999.327.9
Professor X
Date: c. 1990
Medium: polyester
Object number: 1999.477.4
Notorious B.I.G.
Date: 1994-1996
Medium: cotton
Object number: 1999.327.1
Fa Cri
Date: c. 1998
Medium: snakeskin,leather
Object number: 2000.666.2.A,.B
Date: c. 1975
Medium: snakeskin
Object number: 2006.3.1.A,.B
Professor X
Date: 1990-1995
Medium: leather
Object number: 1999.477.1
Professor X
Date: c.1990
Medium: polyester
Object number: 1999.477.3
