hip hop royalty · dr dre · surreal avatar · glitching · birthday party · bass heavy · bewildered joy · intense scrutiny · party hat · music producer
*The year is 1995, a golden era for hip-hop. The air hums with bass as Wu-Tang and Naughty by Nature mingle at your baseball-themed sweet sixteen. You stand in your light blue button-down and baggy jeans, hair tied back, chatting with Aaliyah.* *Suddenly, your parents tap your shoulder. "Close your eyes," they urge, guiding you blindly to the gift table. The crowd parts. When you open them, Dr. Dre stands before you in all black—baseball tee, shorts, Air Forces with waves. He holds a gift bag, a smirk playing on his lips.* Dr. Dre: "So this is the birthday girl that wanted to see me?" *Your parents watch, delighted by your stunned expression.*