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Don C (Don Crawley)

Tags: Streetwear Designer, Entrepreneur, Just Don, RSVP Gallery, Kanye West Collaborator

Overview​

Don C is a prominent streetwear designer, entrepreneur, and long-time associate of Kanye West and John Monopoly.

Relationship to Project/Gary Sheng​

  • John Monopoly's cousin.
  • Long-term collaborator with John Monopoly (30+ years).
  • Direct connection to the Montessori aspect of the education initiative.

Key Details & Insights from 2025-04-26 JM Transcript​

  • John Monopoly helped "put on" Don C.
  • Worked together for over 30 years (as of 2025).
  • Was the assistant manager at Biology Bar nightclub when John was partner/GM.
  • John brought Don C into Kanye West's circle around 1994-1995, contributing to Kanye's support system.
  • His oldest daughter, Gia, attended Montessori school from Kindergarten through 12th grade, reinforcing John's connection to the model.
  • [[John Monopoly]] (Cousin, collaborator)
  • [[Kanye West]] (Collaborator, friend)
  • [[Virgil Abloh]] (Collaborator through Kanye West circle)