The democratization of the industry was not only "necessary" but also "inevitable," Dapper Dan explains. "You either grow or you die, and democracy allows [the former]. So inclusivity and diversity is necessary, otherwise you pit different segments of the society against [others]."
He goes on, "Not only is it the right thing to do, but it monetizes a brand and brings more energy to a brand, so I'm glad to see it happening now. I hope people realize that is something that can bring us all together."
