Ghetto Runways | S2 EP9: John Monopoly

Join us in Season 2, Episode 9 of Ghetto Runways for a legendary conversation with John Monopoly, the Chicago-born music and fashion visionary often called the city’s Puff Daddy. In this episode, Monopoly reflects on the early days in Chicago’s cultural scene and shares how he connected icons like Kanye West, Virgil Abloh, Don C, and Jay-Z, helping to catalyze the careers of some of today’s biggest creative minds. As famed collaborator Don C put it, “John put me on, put Ye on, and put Virgil on” . Watch as Monopoly weaves stories that transcend music and fashion — from Kanye’s ascent to Abloh’s design legacy — rooted in that Chicago hustle, the “Street Code,” and his uncanny knack for spotting and elevating star talent. What to Expect: The making of Kanye West and Virgil Abloh’s rise to global influence Firsthand anecdotes from Chicago’s creative frontline Insights into John’s multi-faceted influence across fashion, music, and culture Conversations interwoven with references to legacy figures like Jay-Z and Don C Don’t miss this iconic episode chronicling how a Chicago native quietly became a global game-changer. #Hashtags #JohnMonopoly #GhettoRunways #KanyeWest #VirgilAbloh #DonC #ChicagoMusic #ChicagoFashion #JayZ #MusicHistory #StreetCulture #CulturalInfluencers #FashionLegends #PodcastHighlight