Music & Modeling Spotlight: Kingsley Richardson From Dirty Jerz

Name: Kingsley Richardson | @KingsChap on Instagram

Where Are You From: Camden, New Jersey

Occupation: High School Student

Career Goal: College (first and foremost). I would also like to pursue a career in music and modeling.

How long have you been during music: I’ve been rapping for like a year or two, but I just started taking it seriously recently.

What inspired you to get into modeling: I am friends with Don Bleek’s nephew Del Flexx (who is also an aspiring rapper). We rap together and one day, I asked Don Bleek to listen to a freestyle I did. From there we started conversing more and more. And Don Bleek, hit me up one day and said, “King, I think you should pursue modeling. You’re a superstar in the making. I will help you out with everything.” I took his advice and now we’re just working on a photoshoot and moving forward.

What are some of your favorite fashion brands: Polo, H&M, Balmaim, Lacoste, Tommy Hilfiger and Armani.

What are some of your favorite shopping spots: Cherry Hill Mall (in South Jersey), H&M, Armani, and Macy’s.

Name 5 good things to do in your area/places to go: The Cherry Hill Mall for Shopping, the Skate rink in Camden, the movies and South Street in Philly on a nice warm day.

A day in your life would consist of: School, studying, playing basketball, talking on the phone, online (social media), writing raps and recording in the studio.

Your Fashion Influences Are: Rappers Bryson Tiller and Fabolous.

Any celebs style you admire: NBA player Nick Young aka Swaggy P.

Describe your style: Dope, trendy and simple but stylish.

Favorite fashion magazines: GQ, Complex and Vogue.

Favorite fashion online sites: donbleek.com, Hypebeast, and Highsnobiety.