Meet Cey Adams: One of the Most Influential Pioneers of Hip-Hop Design

First working with Def Jam, the NY-based artist eventually co-founded The Drawing Board.

Launching his career as a graffiti artist in New York, Cey Adams has forever engrained himself within contemporary culture as one of the bona fide pioneers of hip-hop design. First working for Def Jam, Adams eventually co-founded his own creative agency The Drawing Board. He has also collaborated with some of the biggest names in the game, including the likes of The Beastie Boys, The Notorious B.I.G., Mary J. Blige, LL Cool J and Chuck D. Stopping by Cey Adams’ studio in SoHo, Noisey sat down with the trailblazer to learn about his work and progress. You can watch the full video above.

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