There is a 7-year-old boy who goes by the name Yung Lenox and is creating some memorable works of arts featuring hip-hop legends like Biggie Smalls and 2Pac. You might want to buy some prints, this kid is going to be big.
Instead of drawing a house, a dog or something else 7-year-olds are suppose to draw, Yung Lenox produces some stunning images of the biggest name in hip hop.
After his father, Skip began drawing and coloring with his son, Yung Lenox's natural ability was self-evident, and soon he was out of comic book figures to draw, so he asked his father what his favorite superhero was.
Skip answered Gucci Mane, and from then on Yung Lenox has been drawing rappers like Dr.Dre, Cam'Ron and Max B. Yung Lenox has been gaining notoriety for his paintings and sells him through his website. The Biggie drawing, which sold copies at $25 each, was sold out.
Now, fully indulging in the activity, father and son sit down and listen to Wu Tang, among others, while Lenox draws. The two say the music allows them to truly feel and invest in what Lenox is drawing.
"The payoff is inspiring and motivating getting into subcultures and it's a huge head start," Skip told a Frank, a urban culture blog.
His Instagram, as well as his dads, shows a skinny blonde-haired boy with colorful glasses, usually wearing a backwards cap on his head, holding up one of his drawings. Lenox can be seen posing with a
Below are a few questions Lenox answered during an interview:
So, what do you think of your art?
It's good. I wish it sold more then I'd have more monies.
How much money do you have now?
Seventy dollars!
What's your favorite part of art?
I like coloring.
How do you choose who to draw?
My dad puts on music and we draw.
How was meeting Raekwon?
It was cool. He chastised me and told me to make my dad buy me better markers.
Do you like Wu-Tang?
Yeah... I guess.
Who is your favorite member of Wu-Tang?
Ghostface!
And why is Ghostface Killah your favorite?
Because he's Iron Man.
