Thou Shall Not Begeth Borrow Or Stealeth
A three-part rule for the ones doing all three
Three shortcuts existed the whole time, and none of them ever got taken, not once.
This phrase claims honest effort deserves its own commandment, honestly, naming all three shortcuts makes the point land harder.
It's a claim made with firm resolve, for anybody who's earned what they have and skipped all three shortcuts.
the USA
3–5 Days
in 24hrs
- Bella Canvas 3001 — 100% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton, 4.2 oz
- Lightweight with side seams and shoulder tape
- Ribbed knit collar with tear-away label
- DTF/DTG printed
- FLA & Platinum WRAP certified
- Sizes S — 3X
- Machine wash cold
- Non-chlorine bleach as needed
- Tumble dry low
- Iron medium
- Do not dry clean
Print-on-demand — made to order. Ships in 3–5 business days. All sales final. Defective items replaced free within 30 days of delivery.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this phrase mean?
A mock-commandment valuing honest effort over begging, borrowing, or stealing to get ahead.
Who is this for?
For anybody who's earned what they have and skipped all three shortcuts
How should I style this T-Shirt?
Layer it under an open flannel or jacket for a laid-back look, or wear it solo with joggers.
What makes Street Talk Designs different?
Our copy is grounded in real vernacular history, drawn from OG Randy's 'Street Talk: Da Official Guide To Hip-Hop and Urban Slanguage,' so every phrase carries authentic roots.
Is this a good gift?
Yes — An earned-pride gift for the friend who's built everything the honest way.
Every Statement Has a Cultural Source
Street Talk Designs is the only statement brand backed by its own hip-hop dictionary. OG Randy, born and raised in Brooklyn NY, spent 15 years documenting the real language of the culture — every phrase, every expression, every declaration the streets created. Every design in this store is rooted in that same tradition.
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