Dunkadelic TV Host, Brings Style to the B-Ball & Hip-Hop Culture

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The basketball and hip-hop culture fusion born in 1984 that is known now as The "Dunkadelic-Era" In America, 1984-Present will be celebrating its 25th Anniversary during the year 2009 (1984-2009).

When most peolple around America think of basketball and hip-hop they don't think of men who are into high-fashion. They think of young-men who want to look like thugs.

Derrick E. Vaughan the charismatic and enthusiastic host of the Baltimore-based show Dunkadelic TV is a fan of Italian and French fashion. He believes that the culture of basketball and hip-hop can continue to influence the cat-walk of mens fashion. The Dunkadelic TV motto: "Where basketball and hip-hop comes together as one" is very important to Vaughan as he explains. "The culture fusion of basketball and hip-hop has grown to a more classy and professional level, and many of the men and women in the culture has grown with it".  We are entities of big-business now and need to be an example of how you can balance urban stlye and swagger with  a sharp stylish business look. 

Michael Jordan sold sneakers and was as an iconic figure to the culture of basketball and hip-hop just as much as Allen Iverson, but MJ looked impecable whenever he left the locker room or stepped out in public. He understood like Tupac rapped about 'All Eyes on Me'.

Sean "Diddy" Combs, Jay-Z, Nelly, T.I. and even 50 Cent have shown their high fashion taste buds. Basketball superstar players after the 2005 " NBA Dress Code" have shown some chic style. Carmelo Anthony, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Chris Paul, and Dwyane Wade are players who personify the fusion of basketball and hip-hop, but also can look like their ready for the cover of GQ.  Rudy Gay the hi-flyin' forward for the Memphis Grizzlies displayed some of his style in the latest edition of Dime Magazine.

The days of wearing a t-shirt and looking like you just got of bed will not be embraced by those who are trying to expand this culture and take it to an even higher level, Vaughan says.

The throwback jersey and sweat suits are cool when your chillin' at home, watching games on TV, or kickin' it at the mall. Grown men like myself have to be an example to the younger generation. I hope that teenagers and those in their early 20's can see me as a role model and want to in some ways emulate the more professional side of the basketball and hip-hop culture. I enjoy being a role-model it's a honor, Vaughan continues to explain.

The basketball and hip-hop culture fusion (The "Dunkadelic-Era" In America) will continue to grow and mature. Those who have influence in it must step up to the plate and be a "Fashion Plate".