Sometimes called the Hunter Thompson of Hip Hop, Malone is some- thing of a legend on New York's streets. Born in the Bronx, he watched first hand as hip hop was born in the 1970s. After dropping out of high school at the age of 18 he became the youngest columnist in the country. A former gang member and graffiti writer, A&R executive, the voice of Nike television commercials, screenwriter and actor, his various life experiences have contributed to his compelling roles in four feature films.
Tame One and El The Sensei answer to Bönz Malone’s questions in The Source, August 1994:
1984 Andy Warhol introduced Keith Haring to Grace Jones. He thought that hers was the ultimate body to paint -- Grace embodying both primitive and pop, Haringsobsessions. Warhol arranged for Robert Mapplethorpe to photograph the finishedbody painting. At the session, Jones stripped to her underwear, and donneda huge crown and rubber jewelry designed by David Spada. Customization