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<\/a><\/center><\/p>\nThe fandom was at an all time high, like a junkie on the brink of overdose, foaming at the mouth and about to spazz the fuck out. Melrose had it’s Time’s Square thing on in full effect, but These Days<\/em>, that’s to be expected when TDE is in the house.<\/p>\n The Generation Hustle flagship store was buzzing in hyperdrive as the line for the Ab-Soul<\/a> in store stretched down the block, around the corner and then some. The city of Carson definitely gotta fly the 21 gun salute for their hometown hero, the black lip pastor.<\/p>\n Access was restricted inside the store as Skee TV filmed the initial proceedings. A-List guests, family and friends congregated inside as the anticipation in line reached a frenzy.<\/p>\n Finally, the floodgates opened and the fans were allowed in the store. They were greeted by complimentary tacos and drinks, courtesy of Monaco Vodka and Caba Horchata. A DJ was playing an assortment of your favorite TDE joints. Ab-Soul<\/strong> was in the building, decked out in dark shades on his Eazy-E swag. Curtiss King<\/a> and Willie B<\/strong> were in the cut. Top Dawg <\/strong> and Punch<\/strong> were there making sure everything went smooth. Even Kendrick Lamar<\/a> made an impromptu appearance to show his love and support.<\/p>\n People were slowly brought into the event and then washed back out on to the streets to ensure everyone there could share in the light and have a moment with Soulo. The line was a zoo and mos def I got to shout out all of TDE for making the experience personal for all of their fans.<\/p>\n Make sure you go and cop These Days<\/a><\/em> on iTunes… And next time you are on Melrose, stop into the Generation Hustle shop and check them out, they got some fly gear on deck. <\/p>\n – You know ya man’s Drop Jewelz<\/a>.<\/p>\n All photos by Desmond Brown<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n