In todays clip of our exclusive interview with Los Angeles graffiti legend BUTCHER AAA (Triple A), he recounts an extraordinary day when Will.i.am, the lead singer of the Black Eyed Peas, played lookout while he painted a burner in broad daylight. As BUTCHER vividly recalls, the rising superstar kept an eye out for police as the notorious vandal tagged his moniker on the side of the street. With law enforcement patrolling the area, Will.i.am jumped into action, whistling to warn BUTCHER of approaching danger. This unexpected partnership between a graffiti artist and a musical talent sheds light on a lesser-known chapter of Will.i.am’s life.
Butcher goes on to share how the two met and their intertwined paths before fame. The camaraderie and mutual respect between the graffiti legend and the soon-to-be superstar reveal the fascinating intersections of art, music, and urban culture in Los Angeles.