Calvin Lang & Greg Stevens: The Giants

Two big men. I met them while I was in Vegas at the "Magic Show." They were modeling for a men’s clothing line. The two men have been partnered to model for a clothing manufacturer who created a line of clothing for them, which lead to a sponsorship. Over the years I built a relationship with these giants.

Greg is 7ft. 4in. - a steeple weighing in at 340lbs. A sweetie. Always ready to whisper in my ear what I ask him straight up. He doesn’t miss much since he stands over everyone around him. He’s been offered acting jobs along with many ventures throughout the years. However, Greg’s main focus has always out weighed stepping into the entertainment world, over being a loving son, brother and family member, one any mother would be proud to call a son. Greg is a rare authentic serene monarch who walks planet earth as gentle giant.

Calvin on the other hand, is a 7ft 6 in. - a tower weighing in at 400lbs. Calvin has had his hand in darn near everything. Like most giants in a fairy tale, he’s had his days as an amateur boxer, he’s worked as a bouncer, has a black belt in Karate, spent four years in the Marine’s, and bench-presses his weight. Calvin has traveled to many countries, acted in commercials, has been in many movies and was the man in the suit for the movie “The Predator.” Calvin has a foundation called Calvin’s Kids. When you think of storybook giants as being mighty, Calvin fits that title.

DMX

I met DMX at the time when he was makin’ hits, turning money and building a Ruff Ryder nation of people. Known as a dark man who liked the letter X. I can remember most of his crew who supported him. He gained fame quickly. Ruff Ryders booth at Magic put on a powerful display of cycles. Eve who was barely known, hung over the second floor railing of the booth waving hello to the crowds below.

Ray Copeland befriended this new star and pumped him up across the streets of NYC. Ray did his best to make things happen as his manager. Ray succeeded. DMX was turning big numbers out the gate. I was impressed with his hard-core style. DMX is just as good an actor, as he is in rappin’. It’s easy to see why his rhymes are tough and his dogs are considered ruff. His rhymes are suggestions to understand trenches. I took up his proposition. And here I am today…

Doug E. Fresh

Back before urban wear got so hot and wearing one color was good enough, is when I met Doug E. He was hanging out with his Dad and his manager Jerry Hubcap. Doug’s dad and I shared about where the hip-hop world would lead me. Jerry and I became good friends. When Jerry needed to chill from the city pace, he’d come to my estate. He and I worked on movies and did a video production for a group of artists.

Doug E. doesn’t rhyme about bull sh*t, he stays faithful to his style of old school. Doug E. still gets respect in the game. It would be rare to hear him brag about the hood, cause he’s just too nice a guy. A single parent dad who keeps it movin’.