Artist, designer, and the man behind the scenes of some of the biggest names in the music industry, Ryder Ripps joins Tony to talk crypto, NFTs, and the truth behind his war with the Bored Ape Yacht Club.   From 4Chan to meme magic to embedding ideology in logos, tune in and decide for yourself if Ryder Ripps is simply a troll or exposing the truth of sneak racism in digital art.    KEY POINTS: - Who is Ryder Ripps? - “Sneak racism” in today’s modern logos - Ryder’s war with the Bored Ape Yacht Club - Why appropriation is the most powerful tool in history  - Is education or destruction the answer? - What is 4Chan and meme magic? - Do NFTs have real longevity?   QUOTABLES: “I think if you keep that child-like sensibility of creativity, then you are pursuing life to its fullest. Because life isn't meant to be like, ‘Oh, I'm 18 now. I'm going to live the same day over and over again for the next 60 years.’” “History repeats, but it doesn't repeat exactly the same way. They do it in a different way. And the way that things are happening now is sneak racism.” “I think education has the ability to prevent atrocity and has the ability to fix things before it comes out of hand. So I believe that the Bored Ape Club is a situation that could easily go out of hand. So if I'm able to expose it, and if that means proliferating it more but exposing the truth, that's something that's a balance that I've weighed.”   OTHER RESOURCES: ryder-ripps.com IG | instagram.com/ryder_ripps Twitter | twitter.com/ryder_ripps   PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: Join the #1 Real Estate course with over $5 million dollars in success stories!  Start building your Rona Proof Legacy at ronaproof.com/join-ronaproof IG | instagram.com/ronaproof   Learn more and work with Tony “The Closer” Robinson at tonythecloser.com Text Tony yourself and join his VIP list for tips and updates at (919) 822-8525   If you enjoyed the show, please don't forget to subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and share it with your friends and family. We're committed to bringing you valuable content with every episode, so stay tuned for more! Before we go, let's stay connected on social media. You can find me on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter by searching for Tony The Closer or following the links in the show notes. Your support and feedback mean the world to me, so please feel free to reach out, engage, and let me know your thoughts on the show. Until next time, remember to keep pushing forward, embrace the grind, and Get Yo Ass Up! Social Media Handles: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb9f-68659pyF9ha-TzmJfw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Tonythecloser_/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tonythecloserofficial?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tonythecloser_