Source: Gary Miller / Getty Kids these days are taking the lemons life has thrown at them and making lucrative lemonade. Hearing impaired, hip hop lover Matt Maxey decided to turn his disability into a business. He founded the DEAFinitely Dope organization which aims to “change the way you experience hip-hop and R&B through sign language.” And one of his most famous clients is Mr. Philanthropy himself, Chance The Rapper. Since going on tour with Chance and other artists like DRAM, Matt has seen much success as an ASL performer. https://twitter.com/deaf_dope/status/962532154365259777 The Kanye West lover now has his own fan base who support all his videos and buy his merch. https://twitter.com/pleasantandy/status/950454894053519361 Matt is proof that when you don’t feel represented, you have to create that lane for yourself and others. Hit the flip to find out more about Maxey and how you can support the ASL community. Hip Hop Concerts Can Now Be Enjoyed By Deaf People Thanks To This Man was originally published on globalgrind.com
