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DEZ (KAY SLAY)
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DEZ (KAY SLAY)
WRITER PROFILECREW: [X-MEN] X-MEN CREWHarlem / Brooklyn, NY • SINCE 1978

@DEZ (KAY SLAY)

Dez / DJ Kay Slay (X-Men / TCP — RIP) — Style Wars Subway Pioneer, X-Men / TCP King & Hip-Hop Cultural Titan (RIP)

🛍️ @DEZ (KAY SLAY) MERCH SHOP

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INSTAGRAM: @djkayslay ↗

Before becoming world-famous as hip-hop's 'Drama King' DJ Kay Slay, Keith Grayson was legendary NYC subway writer DEZ. Featured in the classic 1983 documentary 'Style Wars', Dez was a relentless subway bomber affiliated with TCP and X-Men who remained a lifelong champion of New York graffiti culture.

“Style Wars Subway Pioneer, X-Men / TCP King & Hip-Hop Cultural Titan (RIP). Preserving authentic letter lineage and crew history.”
▶ NOW PLAYING: DJ Kay Slay is DEZ — NYC Subway Graffiti Legend DocumentaryWATCH ON YOUTUBE ↗
@DEZ (KAY SLAY) CULTURE VIDEO VAULT (2 DOCUMENTARIES & REELS)CLICK ANY REEL TO PLAY ABOVE
AVAILABLE FOR:✓ Museum Installations✓ Monumental Wall Murals✓ Signed Assemblage Prints
@DEZ (KAY SLAY) CAP & CAN LOCKERHARDWARE SPEC
FAVORITE AEROSOL:Montana GOLD Low Pressure 400ml
GO-TO NOZZLE CAPS:NY Fat Cap + German Skinny
BLACKBOOK RIG:Uni Paint PX-30 + Molotow 15mm
PREFERRED SURFACE:Corrugated Steel, Concrete Heavies & Studio Assemblage Wood
42PIECES
84K VIDEOS
19SHOWS
1480PROPS 🔥
@DEZ (KAY SLAY) PORTFOLIO & MEDIA SHOWCASE

WALL BURNERS, MURALS, 4K VIDEO REELS, BLACKBOOK & CANVASES

DJ Kay Slay is DEZ — NYC Subway Graffiti Legend Documentary by DEZ (KAY SLAY) (X-MEN)
YOUTUBE // 07:40 REELStreet Murals
180 CANS • NY Fat Cap
Harlem / Brooklyn, NY
@DEZ (KAY SLAY)[X-MEN CREW]
220ft × 18ft

DJ Kay Slay is DEZ — NYC Subway Graffiti Legend Documentary

DJ Kay Slay is DEZ — NYC Subway Graffiti Legend Documentary — Verified video documentation featuring Dez / DJ Kay Slay (X-Men / TCP — RIP).

Multi-Block Industrial Corridor Wall
DEZ / DJ Kay Slay Memorial Mural & Graffiti Tribute by DEZ (KAY SLAY) (X-MEN)
YOUTUBE // 07:40 REELStreet Murals
180 CANS • NY Fat Cap
Harlem / Brooklyn, NY
@DEZ (KAY SLAY)[X-MEN CREW]
220ft × 18ft

DEZ / DJ Kay Slay Memorial Mural & Graffiti Tribute

DEZ / DJ Kay Slay Memorial Mural & Graffiti Tribute — Verified video documentation featuring Dez / DJ Kay Slay (X-Men / TCP — RIP).

Multi-Block Industrial Corridor Wall
WRITER SHOP // @DEZ (KAY SLAY)

@DEZ (KAY SLAY) PERSONAL MERCH & COLLECTOR SHOP

Personal storefront for @DEZ (KAY SLAY) ([X-MEN / TCP]) — signed prints, apparel, collector cans, and blackbook editions.

MERCH TYPE:
Visit [X-MEN / TCP] Collective Crew Shop
@DEZ (KAY SLAY) [X-MEN / TCP] SIGNATURE HANDSTYLE HEAVYWEIGHT TEE
Apparel & Streetwear$48
Direct from @DEZ (KAY SLAY) Studio30 LEFT

@DEZ (KAY SLAY) [X-MEN / TCP] SIGNATURE HANDSTYLE HEAVYWEIGHT TEE

Heavyweight 280gsm boxy-fit studio tee designed by @DEZ (KAY SLAY) (X-MEN / TCP). Features DEZ (KAY SLAY)'s raw handstyle tag on left chest and full-back burner screenprint. Shipped direct from Harlem / Brooklyn, NY.

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@DEZ (KAY SLAY) SIGNED & HAND-TAGGED ARCHIVAL GICLÉE PRINT (20×16 IN)
Signed Prints & Editions$145
Signed Edition of 75 + COA16 LEFT

@DEZ (KAY SLAY) SIGNED & HAND-TAGGED ARCHIVAL GICLÉE PRINT (20×16 IN)

Museum-quality archival pigment print on 310gsm Hahnemühle cotton rag. Individually hand-signed, numbered, and hand-tagged in pencil & marker by @DEZ (KAY SLAY) (X-MEN / TCP) with Certificate of Authenticity.

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@DEZ (KAY SLAY) 1/1 HAND-PAINTED & TAGGED COLLECTOR SPRAY CAN
Custom Spray Cans & Caps$220
1/1 Original Signed Artwork3 LEFT

@DEZ (KAY SLAY) 1/1 HAND-PAINTED & TAGGED COLLECTOR SPRAY CAN

One-of-one original collector object: authentic Montana GOLD Low Pressure 400ml can hand-painted, flared, and signed all-around by @DEZ (KAY SLAY) using NY Fat Cap + German Skinny and Uni Paint PX-30 + Molotow 15mm. Includes UV-protected acrylic display case.

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@DEZ (KAY SLAY) ORIGINAL BLACKBOOK SKETCH SHEET + 15 EGGSHELL SLAPS
Blackbooks & Zines$95
Original Studio Sketch & Slaps9 LEFT

@DEZ (KAY SLAY) ORIGINAL BLACKBOOK SKETCH SHEET + 15 EGGSHELL SLAPS

Original hand-drawn 9×12 in blackbook piece by @DEZ (KAY SLAY) executed with Uni Paint PX-30 + Molotow 15mm, bundled with 15 destructible eggshell & weatherproof vinyl handstyle slaps.

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@DEZ (KAY SLAY)'S CREW HQ PAGES

[X-MEN]VISIT CREW PAGE

X-MEN CREW

Brooklyn & All-City Subway Style Assassins (Est. 1980)

Pre-Approved X-MEN Admin • Style Wars Subway Pioneer, X-Men / TCP King & Hip-Hop Cultural Titan (RIP)EST. 1980
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