Thou Shall Keepeth My Name Out Their Mouth
Thou Shall Keepeth My Name Out Their Mouth t-shirt — the boundary stated like scripture — my name, my rules.
THOU SHALL KEEPETH MY NAME OUT THEIR MOUTH is the boundary stated like scripture — stop talking about me, in my face or behind my back.
The Street Talk dictionary defines “keep my name out your mouth” as a way to demand someone stop talking negatively about you and stop spreading lies about you (e. coast sl., new school). The “thou shall” + “-eth” dresses it in King James cadence.
For the one whose name stays in rooms they ain't in.
Conversations keep happening without them; opinions keep forming without facts. This is the cease-and-desist with holy grammar — my name, my rules.
Why it matters: reputation is currency, and gossip spends it without permission. This shirt reclaims the account — talk about your own life.
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Garment details & care
T-Shirt — Bella+Canvas 3001
Product features:
- 100% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton (lightweight 4.2 oz) — soft, breathable wear
- Retail crew fit with ribbed knit collar and side seams for long-lasting shape
- Printed chest design with crisp DTF/DTG techniques for clear, vibrant detail
- Shoulder tape and tear-away label for added comfort and durability
- Ethically produced (REACH certified, responsible manufacturing, Honduras origin)
Care instructions:
- Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F)
- Non-chlorine: bleach as needed
- Tumble dry: low heat
- Iron, steam or dry: medium heat
- Do not dry clean.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “thou shall keepeth my name out their mouth” mean?
It's a demand to stop the talk: quit speaking negatively about me and quit spreading lies. The Street Talk dictionary defines “keep my name out your mouth” as exactly that demand (e. coast sl., new school) — and the “thou shall ___eth” construction states it with King James gravity, like a commandment.
Is this a threat or a boundary?
A boundary. It's not about retaliation — it's about jurisdiction: my name, my rules. The scripture-style grammar gives a personal boundary the weight of law.
What makes this a good gift?
For the talked-about one — the person whose name circulates in rooms they never entered. It's the gift that hands them the last word without saying another one.
Where can I wear this?
Everyday wear, the city, social settings — anywhere the rumor mill operates. Clean lane, so it goes anywhere.
How should I style this?
Composed and unbothered: the message is the clapback, so the fit stays calm — clean basics, sharp sneakers, quiet confidence.
Every Statement Has a Cultural Source
Street Talk Designs is rooted in documented hip-hop and urban street language. OG Randy, born and raised in Brooklyn, spent years documenting the language of the culture in Street Talk: Da Official Guide To Hip-Hop and Urban Slanguage. Some designs use documented slang; others draw from the broader cultural territory of humor, family, faith, personality, and everyday expression.
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