Karl Kani - CAN I? x Silai Estatira

  • Rachel Cooper

Karl Kani is a label built on legacy, rooted within Hip-Hop, and founded on the principles of self-belief, self-expression, and hard hustle from the streets of Brooklyn. The brand continues to draw inspiration from the sound and style of the streets, living by their founding ethos, CAN I? A question, philosophy, and self-fulfilling prophecy, which laid the foundation of the brand, and everlasting belief that anything is possible. CAN I? Translates Karl Kani’s brand values and ethos through the voice and lived experience of grassroots ambassadors from the world of Hip-Hop, showcasing the endless diversity and self-expression of individuals past and present who have worn the brand. Silai Estatira a Rapper and Poet, challenging stereotypes of Muslim women, in creating work exploring themes around racial injustice, politics, and war. Can I? Was a question Silai deliberated at the beginning of her career questioning… Can I make a difference with my music? Can I be the voice for the voiceless? Can I defeat stereotypes of Muslim women with my music?

Videographer: Joseph J Marshall
Photographer: Dom Fleming
Producer: Rachel Cooper