The Oakland ’90 Tee

An eleven-word opening warning from the golden era of West Coast funk-rap, disguised as everyday minimalist typography.

In the winter of 1990, an iconic Bay Area collective threw on Groucho glasses, cranked a heavy Parliament bassline, and dropped one of the most unforgettable opening lines in party-rap history. To the casual passerby, it looks like a cheeky, mischievous warning about causing a little harmless trouble. But to anyone who lived through the golden age of MTV and boomboxes, the Parliament beat drops into your head before you finish the sentence.

The Details:

• Premium 100% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton (Bella + Canvas 3001)
• Crisp, high-density black print on pure white
• Modern retail / unisex fit — pre-shrunk fabric
• If you know, you know.

Disclaimer:

- Sleeve prints and neck labels are produced using DTF (Direct-to-Film) printing technology. This applies only to products fulfilled by the print providers OPT OnDemand and Shirt Monkey among the providers offering this item.

.: Made with 100% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton, the Bella Canvas 3001 is a lightweight fabric (4.2 oz/yd² (142 g/m²)) that's breathable and easy to layer. Perfect for active and leisure wear.

.: The retail fit that is perfect for casual and semi-formal settings. The crew neckline adds a classic, neat style that's perfect for accessorizing.

.: Bella+Canvas manufactures all its products in the US and internationally in humane, no-sweat-shop, sustainable way and is part of the Fair Labor Association as well as Platinum WRAP certified.

.: The tear-away label minimizes skin irritations.

.: Fabric blends: Ash and Heather Prism colors - 99% cotton, 1% polyester; Heather and Solid Blend colors - 52% cotton, 48% polyester; Athletic Heather and Black Heather - 90% cotton, 10% polyester.

Product information: Bella+Canvas 3001, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC

Warnings, Hazard: For adults, Blank product sourced from Honduras

Care instructions: Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F), Non-chlorine: bleach as needed, Tumble dry: low heat, Iron, steam or dry: medium heat, Do not dryclean