From Hip Hop to Streetwear: Adrian of The LOWEEND | Conversations with Kush

Molly The Kush RN, cannabis community correspondent and host of Conversations with Kush, sits down live at Smoking on the Runway inside Zen Arcade (located at Hook & Ladder) for an in-depth conversation with Adrian Lowe, the artist and designer behind The LOWEEND.
In this episode, Adrian shares the story behind The LOWEEND—a name inspired by both his last name and A Tribe Called Quest’s Lowe End Theory. Drawing from 90s hip-hop culture, music as frequency, and lived experience as a Jamaican-American artist in Minnesota, Adrian explains how sound, nostalgia, and culture shape his visual art and clothing design.
The conversation explores:
How hip hop, music, and frequency influence Adrian’s creative process
The role of color theory, texture, and surrealism in his art
Turning paintings and graphic design into wearable, sensory fashion
Nostalgia, sports culture, and reimagining classics through modern streetwear
Designing intentional, functional fashion for women—beyond resized menswear
Cannabis as memory, community, and creative influence rather than excess
Why supporting small businesses and independent artists matters now more than ever
Adrian also shares what’s next for The LOWEEND, including new silhouettes, accessories, and future concepts inspired by sports, music, and culture—always with intention and originality at the core.
🎨 About the Artist
Adrian Lowe is a multidisciplinary artist and designer working across painting, graphic design, murals, and streetwear. His work blends bold color, symbolism, and cultural storytelling.
📍 Filmed live at Zen Arcade (Hook & Ladder), Minnesota
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Find The LOWEEND:
Instagram: @theloweend
TIKTOK: ‪@TheLoweEnd‬
Art Portfolio: theloweend.com
Clothing & Merch: loweend.store