We had the good fortune of connecting with DARIUS SLAUGHTER and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi DARIUS, how do you think about risk?
i will forever be a risk taker, a gambler and in some instances almost a visionary as i tend to get caught up on the potential of things/people/events moreso than their current status. Only by taking risks: thinking outside of the box, courage, dedication and sheer power of will can we break economic and social barriers en route to ascension. i see every glass ceiling, road block and slammed door as a challenge to be conquered en route to my greater goal.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
HOSTILE is an intelligent, no-holds barred look into a world that most will never see. Neither a knock nor a glorification, life on the opposite side of the law is related in real time citing it’s triumphs and failures, wins and losses. Uniquely moving, it relates the human side of a business often viewed as run by monsters and those of less than intelligent upbringing. Ultimately HOSTILE is a testimonial hidden amidst a roller coaster ride of life’s gambles as i sought ascertain that most elusive American Dream; Success.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
Though Houston is known for it’s Glitz and Glam and big city appeal I generally enjoy more of the stoic side. Any of countless bars such as Urban Social or Davenports for some aged whiskey or a stop at any one of our Brazilian Steakhouses for a Texas sized serving of Amazing food. when the heat starts to drop off around October I love to hit the zoo, the kemah waterfront and any of several outdoor venues.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
First and Foremost all praises due to God. My life has been multiple levels of danger, chaos and madness en route to chasing the big 3 – Money, Power and Respect – and it is by his grace that I have survived to give my testimony. I believe certain people – like my brother Bane and select others – were placed in my life to balance the scales and bring light into my darkness. As i sought to introduce HOSTILE to the world individuals kept appearing, as if by magic, at the most critical times. David Aikens, book mogul Liz Lawless, Jae at Pitch Vault media, my graphic artist at Cold-as-Ice Graphics, my photogapher Darren and all the publications, podcasts and models that helped push the HOSTILE movement.

Website: www.hostilebook.com

Instagram: @hostilebook

Facebook: hostile book

Other: check out my new podcast STRONGARM ASYLUM on all major platforms

Image Credits
all pics taken by IG @htownsfinest9. models featured IG @itztattz and @jusmejas. K9’s featured HOSTILE’s RIP TOWCHAIN DOOM and JINX of TEAM NO FEAR.

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