Pharrell, The Clipse, & the Gentrification of “Grindin'” 🔊

In 2002 “Grindin’” echoed across tables in school cafeterias across America. Decades later, Pusha T and Pharrell announced “Grindin’,” a premium coffee line backed by Italian conglomerate Lavazza.

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