EP.39 April Walker

April Walker is a fashion game-changer and culture creator that inspired a lane helping to create a multi-billion dollar industry coined today as streetwear through her brand, Walker Wear.   As the first woman in this lane, she's also one of the first to dominate in urban menswear, securing celebrity endorsements from the likes of legends, like Tupac, Notorious B.I.G. and Run-DMC to name a few.  Her brand was one of the first to open distribution doors and command millions in sales, and the Walker Wear lifestyle brand still thrives today.    In this interview she talks about her humble beginnings, how she befriended Tupac & Biggie and what it was like during their highly publicized "beef."  She recalls the time Biggie called her from the hospital with Tupac after the shooting at Quad Studios. During this interview April discusses her ongoing dispute w/ Fashion Designer Virgil from Off-White for allegedly stealing her designs and how the women in hip hop fashion may have come a long way but the fight for respect remains.   Women in Hip Hop is a partner of the Double Elvis podcast network. For more of the best music storytelling follow @DoubleElvis on Instagram or search Double Elvis in your podcast app.      Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices