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The Bootleg Kev Podcast recently dropped Episode #667 with artist Isaac Pelayo

The Bootleg Kev Podcast recently dropped Episode #667 with artist Isaac Pelayo. it, hip-hop DJ/radio personality Bootleg Kev interviews painter Isaac Pelayo (known for his hyper-realistic, hip-hop-themed fine art, including MF DOOM portraits, Westside Gunn/Griselda collabs, and more).
Pelayo discusses, Breaking down his most iconic paintings (including MF DOOM pieces and the backstory on the missing Biggie portrait that was taken during the Diddy FBI raids and ended up with Stevie J). His upcoming solo art show (his 30th birthday retrospective on June 6, 2026, at Mad Rabbit Studios in LA’s Arts District, featuring 30+ works from the last 7 years, limited prints, merch, and a Shepard Fairey collab). Collaborations like the alternate Pray for Paris cover for Westside Gunn. The art market (post-COVID boom, NFTs vs. traditional sales, high-end commissions, and resales). Challenges with celebrity estates, donating proceeds from pieces (e.g., Mike Tyson, Muhammad Ali), and selective commissions. Broader chats on cancel culture, politics, wrestling, tattoos, and more.

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