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LABOR POEM OF THE WEEK: Felon Couture

Chris Garlock | Published on 5/20/2025

Felon Couture

Gucci, Louie, Fendi, Prada

Felon is the label I wear.

Turn a mugshot into a photo shoot

Orange jumpsuit

saggin off my glutes.

On the streets, 

you probably never knew. 

Unless I came through for a job interview. 

"Have you ever been convicted of a felony?'

Was question number two. 

I checked the box yes.

Then I got the boot!

That was years ago

When Felon was not in season.

When a million blacks needed a job

and THEY needed a reason.

Now Felon is in style.

Everybody rockin' it 

even the President...
Thot King, Petersburg, VA,
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