There are rappers… and then there are Hip Hop moguls. Cam\u2019ron, formerly Killa Cam, has made it clear where he stands on that status. The Harlem legend has spent decades refusing to stay inside anyone\u2019s box, continuously evolving and growing as an entertainer and entrepreneur across multiple industries. That commitment to his own potential and dreams culminated in hit records and million-dollar deals. After the success of \u201cIt Is What It Is\u201d in the sports world, one of those major partnerships also included joining the REVOLT family as the host of \u201cTalk With Flee<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n Trending<\/strong><\/p>\n In celebration of how far he\u2019s come, let\u2019s take it back to where it all started, from behind-the-scenes moments shooting the Killa Season movie to playing in a celebrity basketball game with Floyd Mayweather Jr. These are just a few moments that capture the early years of his career, whether he was conquering some of his first major stage performances, kicking it with other celebs, or making pink look like the coolest color ever. If you\u2019re ready to be transported back to the 2000s and 2010s, and maybe even be surprised at what you see, then let’s go.<\/p>\n In April 2002, the who\u2019s who in New York got together to celebrate the grand opening of a new spot called Flow. That included Cam\u2019ron, Damon Dash, and Monica Lewinsky, as pictured here. It looks like Lewinsky might have even been trying to do JAY-Z’s Roc-A-Fella diamond hand sign, what a vibe!<\/p>\n The Harlem native stars in the classic movie as Rico. In August 2002, he attended a premiere party at the Urban World Film Festival. Damon Dash helped produce the film, and Charles Stone III directed it, both pictured here with Cam.<\/p>\n Clad in his infamous pink mink coat, he showed everybody what style really means. In an interview with GQ, he explained that after he got so much love for wearing the color, he went to Pantone and created his own: Killa Pink (which was also featured on his Reebok sneaker). Eve and Trina probably didn\u2019t know they were about to become part of fashion<\/a> history in this pic from the Baby Phat show.<\/p>\n Back in MTV\u2019s golden music era, it was a go-to spot for rising and seasoned artists. The Diplomats visited MTV2 Hip Hop at MTV Studios in Times Square to speak about their music and represent Harlem in April 2003.<\/p>\n The last episode of the hit HBO series \u201cSex and the City\u201d premiered on February 22, 2004. The \u201cHey Ma\u201d rapper attended a finale viewing party in New York and said \u201chey\u201d to none other than Drew Barrymore\u2019s ma, Jaid Barrymore.<\/p>\n Being recognized for their fashion and swag, Dipset was invited to the Def Jam offices in NY to do some designing. They worked with New Era Caps to create some of the flyest fitted caps on the scene.<\/p>\n Floyd Mayweather Jr., Raul Conde from Terror Squad, and the Killa Season artist participated in a celebrity basketball game in May 2004 in Miami<\/a>. We\u2019re not sure who won, but we’d bet these stars got a little competitive on the court.<\/p>\n When Baby Phat was at its peak, the stars showed up and showed out for its Olympus Fashion Week show in February 2005. At the afterparty for the new collection, Cam\u2019ron stopped to take a picture with Jim Jones, Nicole Wray, LisaRaye McCoy, and Da Brat.<\/p>\n Some of Hip Hop\u2019s elite gathered at the Patricia Field for the House of Rocawear Lounge event at Hotel Gansevort in New York. Pictured, you can see Irv Gotti, Lil\u2019 Kim, Damon Dash, and Cam\u2019ron enjoying the party in February 2005.<\/p>\n The Killa Season director, writer, and star himself posed for a photo with these kids in New York at 109th & 2nd Avenue. This was only day two of shooting, back in August 2005, but he was already well on his way to creating the classic, Hip Hop-fueled film.<\/p>\n1. A grand opening in New York<\/h2>\n
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2. Paid in Full premiere<\/h2>\n
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3. Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week<\/h2>\n
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4. MTV2 Hip Hop stop<\/h2>\n
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5. \u201cSex and the City\u201d party<\/h2>\n
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6. New Era Caps celebrity design session<\/h2>\n
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7. Celebrity basketball game<\/h2>\n
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8. Olympus Fashion Week<\/h2>\n
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9. Patricia Field for the House of Rocawear Lounge<\/h2>\n
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10. Behind the scenes of Killa Season<\/h2>\n
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11. Funkmaster Flex\u2019s car show<\/h2>\n
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