Thou Shall Not Knocketh The Hustle
Respect The Work, Not The Judgment
The commandment reads plainly: work put in doesn't get judged by somebody who didn't put in the same.
This phrase claims respectful defense as the standard, honestly, the hustle was never anybody else's to knock.
It's a claim made with respectful defense, for anyone who respects the work regardless of who's judging it.
the USA
3–5 Days
in 24hrs
- Gildan 18500 — 50% cotton, 50% polyester
- Kangaroo pocket, adjustable drawstring hood
- Ethically sourced materials
- DTF/DTG printed
- Sizes S — 3X
- Machine wash cold
- Non-chlorine bleach as needed
- Tumble dry medium
- Iron low
- 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 'Thou Shall Not Knocketh The Hustle' mean?
A King James-style commandment against criticizing someone else's income-generating effort.
Who is this hoodie for?
For anyone who respects the work regardless of who's judging it.
How do I style this hoodie?
Wear it oversized with joggers and a beanie for a relaxed, low-key look that still makes the statement clearly.
Is this based on real slang?
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.
Would this make a good gift?
A respectful, driven gift for anyone who never knocks somebody's hustle.
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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