Martin Luther Scooty @unklescooty Twitter profile

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Martin Luther Scooty

3 years

I’ll never pretend like I didn’t have a few doors opened up for me. With that same energy, I’ll never forget how long I was on the outside knocking either…

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Martin Luther Scooty

@unklescooty

7 months

Short Story: My dad used to take me to Florida Ave Grill for breakfast on weekends when I was kid. I loved looking at the pics of all the famous people that had once dined there. Now I take my son for that same experience, but today was special cause my dad came too…

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Martin Luther Scooty

@unklescooty

3 years

playmaker prince 💙

@Greeezay

3 years

somebody bring the @lilchristob clip of him cranking that “open your eyes” joint to cleanse the timeline.

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Martin Luther Scooty

@unklescooty

1 year

Always… @lilchristob

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Martin Luther Scooty

@unklescooty

1 year

DC is on fire. Nobody is safe ANYWHERE!!! 10am shootings. 12pm carjackings. 3pm robberies. Steal your car keys from RPM valet. Steal your crab fried rice in front of Phillipe Chow…

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Martin Luther Scooty

@unklescooty

1 year

Forever Weensey…

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Martin Luther Scooty

@unklescooty

3 years

We need a good traditional soul food restaurant in DC. I just want some turkey wings with a little bit of gravy, just a little bit. Everything here be a honey Hennesy chipotle jerk turkey wing with 22 cheese crab, shrimp, lobster, and oxtail mac. I don’t even need all that…

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Martin Luther Scooty

@unklescooty

10 months

In my 42 years on earth I’ve never wanted to leave DC. That shit is starting to change. Not sure what we’re doing here anymore, I don’t recognize this place, and I no longer feel at home…

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Martin Luther Scooty

@unklescooty

3 years

Who knew I could say “cool” and “favorite” so many times in one video 🤷🏽‍♂️🤷🏽‍♂️🤷🏽‍♂️ Thank you to @WashWizards for this opportunity…

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Martin Luther Scooty

@unklescooty

3 years

Been one of the few leading the creative culture in DC for over a decade. HOFE, Funkadelic Freestyles, Rock Creek Social Club, Premium Co, BCFEST, Diet Starts Monday, & Sandlot. Giving myself flowers for that today, cause in the midst of it all I sometimes forget about that...

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Martin Luther Scooty

@unklescooty

4 years

@itsmeRachie

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Martin Luther Scooty

@unklescooty

4 years

IDC IDC IDC I’m not arguing with no nigga that still keep empty liquor bottles on top of his kitchen cabinet.

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Martin Luther Scooty

@unklescooty

3 years

People talk about cities being gentrified, but DC is another level of gentrification. Beyond crazy how they’re pricing out all the people of color & culture. Shit so bad that even our White allies can’t afford to keep their business afloat. Pun intended…

Captain White Seafood Market Is Leaving the Wharf for Good - Washingtonian

After nearly 50 years in business, Captain White Seafood City is departing the Wharf in Southwest DC. Two of the three barges that make up its floating open-air fish market were detached from the...

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Martin Luther Scooty

@unklescooty

3 years

I need DJs in DC to update their GoGo portfolio. It’s 2022 and we got too much music to be playing/listening to the same old shit..,

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Martin Luther Scooty

@unklescooty

3 years

If your house/apt look like a museum don’t invite me over. I’m trying to get comfortable & shit and you keep acting like I’m about to break some shit. And why you got these Murakami Perrier waters in the fridge if we can’t drink’m…

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Martin Luther Scooty

@unklescooty

1 year

Someone saw this and sent it to me. A random find in the city. I definitely shed a tear cause I’ve been down on myself lately. This definitely brought me back up. I’m thankful that I can be an inspiration to my community. And shout out to whoever did this. I appreciate you…

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Martin Luther Scooty

@unklescooty

2 years

Need more activities with friends that don’t revolve around alcohol. Somebody take me hiking or some shit…

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Martin Luther Scooty

@unklescooty

1 year

Name some staple DC food spots that been around for years and still hittin. Names and pics, please and thank you. Ok go…

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Martin Luther Scooty

@unklescooty

4 years

When outside open up DC gonna be drunk as fuck...

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Martin Luther Scooty

@unklescooty

3 years

Me & @ianeyecan are really opening our 5th Sandlot DC venue in less than 3 years. Shit is crazy thinking back to when & where the idea even started to now seeing how much it has evolved. See you later this year Anacostia… #SandlotAnacostia #SandlotDC

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Martin Luther Scooty

@unklescooty

3 years

I be wanting to post more on my social media, but something in my heart won’t allow me to say, “Aye, get this flick of me real quick…”

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Martin Luther Scooty

@unklescooty

4 months

Next 6/8 months are going to be life changing. All positive in thoughts, actions, and energy. I’m manifesting it. I sacrificed so much for this moment without ever questioning the trails & tribulations of the journey. We here now!

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Martin Luther Scooty

@unklescooty

7 months

@uptownduce22 Nah, it ain’t. Just in there for the nostalgic vibes…

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Martin Luther Scooty

@unklescooty

4 years

If Outside Is Even Halfway Open This Summer I’m Having Backyard & Larry June Perform For My Birthday. There. I said it. Fuck It. Let’s Go!!!

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Martin Luther Scooty

@unklescooty

4 years

Normalize paying creatives for their creativity and not just their time. Just cause the idea only took me 5 minutes to come up with doesn’t mean it’s not worth $5M.

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Martin Luther Scooty

@unklescooty

5 years

I’d be rich if people paid me what they owed me. I’d be wealthy if people paid me my worth. Coming for both. Thank you in advance.

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Martin Luther Scooty

@unklescooty

9 months

Designed these tees & some other merch almost 8 years ago and never dropped them due to a logo dispute. The idea & concept also got put on the back burner to focus on our bar opening on 14th St. If you want one I’d like to give it to you for free…

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Martin Luther Scooty

@unklescooty

2 years

When they hit you with the, “Where you been hiding???” but you ain’t been nowhere except focused and more intentional >>>

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Martin Luther Scooty

@unklescooty

3 years

@DevinFKNB Carolina Kitchen ain’t it…

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Martin Luther Scooty

@unklescooty

1 year

Info, lineup, and ticket link dropping this week. Please save the date. This will be an actual movie. Cameras 🎥 rolling and all…

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Martin Luther Scooty

@unklescooty

1 year

I think we just threw the best party of this year so far. Gonna be hard to top that this Summer. Close to 2000 people singing & dancing til 3am in the most perfect Spring weather. Yesterday is what makes collaborations so fun. Thanks @smudgetown for having @RockCreekSocial

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Martin Luther Scooty

@unklescooty

7 years

Makes you look silly when you try to downplay all the people that are doing better than you and could care less about your opinion of them.

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Martin Luther Scooty

@unklescooty

6 months

Rest Easy to my bro @Felipe_Dro_ 💨💨💨 We made it too far to be still going to funerals over shit like this. My dawg ain’t deserve this. DC is in a state of emergency. Put the guns down…

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Martin Luther Scooty

@unklescooty

2 years

I put DC DJs up against anybody in the country. Tell me something different and then put your money where your mouth is, pause…

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Martin Luther Scooty

@unklescooty

5 months

Life is extremely hard. So we should celebrate every single day that we choose to live while also understanding that not everyone has a choice in it…

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Martin Luther Scooty

@unklescooty

9 months

I just wanna see outside DC come back to life. That pandemic still got us in a sleeper and this latest crime wave is the extra “stay out home sauce” on everything. If the Wizards leave it’s gonna be Gotham City in real life…

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Martin Luther Scooty

@unklescooty

3 years

For those asking/wondering, Sandlot Southeast is open and reservations are available. Sandlot Georgetown opens in less than 2 weeks. Sandlot Tyson’s opens in June. Sandlot Anacostia opens in July. #SandlotDC

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Martin Luther Scooty

@unklescooty

2 years

Put all the football shit to the side today. Slim was kid from the area. Definitely a sad thing to wake up to. Our prayers should be with his family. Tragic news… R.I.P.

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Martin Luther Scooty

@unklescooty

10 months

@Smallnyello Nah, not at all. Has nothing to do with age. The city is loosing its identity & soul all in the same breath…

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Martin Luther Scooty

@unklescooty

9 months

If I have to take my shoes off in your house my socks better not be dirty when I leave…

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Martin Luther Scooty

@unklescooty

3 years

I def want y’all to party & go up for me whenever I do pass away, but don’t invite me. Take my death as a sign that I decided to sit this one out…

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Martin Luther Scooty

@unklescooty

2 years

Now everybody wanna come back home. Must be something in the water…

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Martin Luther Scooty

@unklescooty

3 years

Also, DC/DMV women are at the top top. I don’t care where you from or where you at. They winning every time…

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Martin Luther Scooty

@unklescooty

3 years

Gave you 10+ years of free parties & events. Open bar after open bar. Free shots. “I’m with Scooty.” “I know Scooty.” “Tell Scooty to come to the door for me.” “That’s my brother.” “Aye, get me cuz!” I always had you. No questions asked. Now I need that same love in return…

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Martin Luther Scooty

@unklescooty

3 years

Bruh, is it just me or are mall retail employees goofy as hell now? When we were younger your style was a requirement to work in certain places. I damn near wanted to fight these niggaz for asking if they could help me. Nah slim, let me help you…

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Martin Luther Scooty

@unklescooty

1 year

Y’all really gotta check on your people. Mental Health is a real thing and something that we all need to take very serious. Protect your peace at all cost…

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Martin Luther Scooty

@unklescooty

4 years

Only Red Hats We Acknowledge In DC...

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Martin Luther Scooty

@unklescooty

1 year

My biggest mistake in life was getting mad cause a bitch ass nigga acted like a bitch ass nigga when I knew the whole time that he was a bitch ass… Never mind, you get it.

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Martin Luther Scooty

@unklescooty

7 months

People in the DMV gotta realize that we need to figure things out for ourselves. Can’t get mad at people for deciding to do what’s best for THEIR platforms. Also, not everything makes since on certain levels. Especially when there are million$ on the line…

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Martin Luther Scooty

@unklescooty

7 months

You gotta go into this shit understanding the game is rigged. So managing your expectations is key…

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Martin Luther Scooty

@unklescooty

3 years

Get some milk crates, stack them up on 14th and U on a Friday or Saturday night and let the games begin…

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Martin Luther Scooty

@unklescooty

2 years

The funny thing is, the more money I made I learned that niggaz that got money don’t actually spend money…

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Martin Luther Scooty

@unklescooty

1 year

Everybody plays their position until money gets involved. Then everybody wanna call their own shots or feel like they can start their own team. The ones that know their role and stay solid are the ones that actually stay in & finish the game. The rest are in a whole other league.

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Martin Luther Scooty

@unklescooty

1 year

Mark Your Calendars 📌📌📌

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Martin Luther Scooty

@unklescooty

6 months

I raised my nephew like my own son. My sister/cousin was only 13 when she had him and I too was still in high school. He was 21 years old when he was murdered. I blamed myself for awhile after his passing. Even though I was suffering in silence I showed up to events to support…

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@silasgrant

6 months

“Heavy is the head that wears the crown”. This conversation moved into a deep space. People expect leaders to smile and make everything comfortable for everyone else. What happens when you reach the end of your rope? Who pulls you up? @unklescooty on the latest episode of “Heart

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Martin Luther Scooty

@unklescooty

1 year

Can’t Wait To Drop This Lineup. My Birthday Gonna Look Like A Fuckin Festival… 📝📝📝

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Martin Luther Scooty

@unklescooty

4 years

I try to spell stuff out so my son doesn’t know what it is that I’m saying, like most adults. I asked him where he was going just now and he said “to take a S. H. I. T.” 🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️

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Martin Luther Scooty

@unklescooty

7 years

A lot of good music gets left unheard cause most DJs choose to play the same songs over and over again.

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Martin Luther Scooty

@unklescooty

3 years

Normalize celebrating the smaller accomplishments on our road to success. Cause without those, without that growth, the larger rewards aren’t possible. The verse came before the Grammy. The scene before the Oscar. The random acts of kindness before the Nobel Peace Prize…

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Martin Luther Scooty

@unklescooty

2 years

New Parties! New Venues! New Collabs! New Products! New Activations! At this point I’m just out here doing whatever the fuck I want to…

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Martin Luther Scooty

@unklescooty

2 years

Giving someone what they need versus what you think they need is a huge difference…

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Martin Luther Scooty

@unklescooty

2 years

I’m officially broke so don’t invite me nowhere for like 2 months cause I do got a little bit of money that I’m trying to hold on to and I don’t know how to not have a good time when I’m out. I’m really weak in a strong person’s body. Somebody please save me from myself…

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Martin Luther Scooty

@unklescooty

2 years

Having events at venues that you also own 💡💡💡

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Martin Luther Scooty

@unklescooty

2 years

Don’t nobody plan shit for June 16th. My annual birthday party block party joint gonna be that day. Mark your calendars…

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Martin Luther Scooty

@unklescooty

7 months

Time for a little detox. Not drinking for awhile, unfollowing a lot of weirdos, and not shaking hands with no more clowns just cause they smile in my face….

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Martin Luther Scooty

@unklescooty

1 year

@CHASE_GUAC I’m not even joking. I’m dead ass and that’s the problem. I’ve never seen anything like this…

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Martin Luther Scooty

@unklescooty

2 years

The world is a very interesting place right now. Smartest thing to do is to hold onto anything that’s authentic. Real is becoming extinct…

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Martin Luther Scooty

@unklescooty

3 years

Today is my very last day in my 30s and last night I really brought the whole city out. My heart was extremely full and I’m so thankful for all the love & support. God willing, tomorrow I’ll wake up ready for this next journey of my life…

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Martin Luther Scooty

@unklescooty

9 months

Sometimes I be forgetting how far I’ve come thinking too much about how far I’ve got to go. They’re both equally important…

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Martin Luther Scooty

@unklescooty

2 years

Aye @ianeyecan , I think they can see us from heaven now. What you think? #SandlotAnacostia #SandlotDC #BridgeDistrict

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Martin Luther Scooty

@unklescooty

4 years

I’ve accomplished so much. I’m thankful for my life. All the ups, downs, and in between. Even when I was at my worse I never once gave up on myself. I always believed that I was blessed even when I couldn’t see it. All praise to the most high.

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Martin Luther Scooty

@unklescooty

3 years

I don’t know who needs to hear this, but throw that mask away and get you a new one my nigga…

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Martin Luther Scooty

@unklescooty

3 years

I think I play way too humble cause I just don’t get the respect or credit I deserve for all that I’ve done for DC and the creative community as a whole. There, I said it…

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Martin Luther Scooty

@unklescooty

3 years

Need to do a session on knowing your value and worth. I see everybody posting about Casamigos and the new “Distict of Casamigos”. Sounds just like the “District of Ciroc” relived. The big question for you is how much money are they paying you for all that free marketing.

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Martin Luther Scooty

@unklescooty

3 years

We really used to throw a party every week with Quinn, Jerome, and Jarred Djing… 🤯🤯🤯

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Martin Luther Scooty

@unklescooty

6 months

There’s a difference between designing clothes and making merch. If you don’t know the difference you shouldn’t be doing either one…

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Martin Luther Scooty

@unklescooty

4 years

If you’re a black man still hating on another black man’s success in today’s climate I don’t know what to tell you other than I can’t fuck with you...

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Martin Luther Scooty

@unklescooty

4 years

If anybody look at a stay at home mom crazy ever again I’m fuckin you up on site. This the hardest job in the world. I’m not here for a debate.

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Martin Luther Scooty

@unklescooty

3 years

I really wake up everyday with the mindset of achieving a higher level of patience, peace, and understanding, but sometimes I get spun, and that’s ok cause I’m human. We just shake it off and get it right back...

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Martin Luther Scooty

@unklescooty

2 years

I really want everybody around me to win. Once you watch a person grow into their purpose because of how you embraced them and supported their vision that shit becomes addictive. Imagine if we all did it though? Helped when we were in the position to do it. That’s higher power…

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Martin Luther Scooty

@unklescooty

3 years

Drinking is only good in the moment. That after after be something shit. I’m over it…

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Martin Luther Scooty

@unklescooty

3 years

People always got a come from the bottom story, but then act so different/unkind to the people making that same transition with their life. Don’t look it us different cause we haven’t arrived yet and realize that we still live in a world where those roles can reverse instantly…

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Martin Luther Scooty

@unklescooty

6 months

I’ll never take my platform for granted and whenever I do speak I try to be extremely intentional. I’m thankful for all the good & the bad times that have taught me lessons that I’m blessed to share. I hope I inspire somebody today. ❤️ of the 🌃

Heart of the City w/Tony Lewis, Jr. and Silas Grant - Special Guest:...

Kevin "Scooty" Hallums - veteran entrepreneur and cultural architect. Scooty has been involved in many businesses within several industries including nightli...

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Martin Luther Scooty

@unklescooty

6 months

If this spot don’t last I may need to step in…

Shoot That Shit Sheed

@_BigSheed

6 months

So how long will this place last. RIP Marvin.

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Martin Luther Scooty

@unklescooty

4 years

Need y’all help with a couple of things. A lot of our folks in the DC area that work in the f&b industry have been unemployed for months. Our team over at Sandlot Southeast & Northwest are HIRING & EXPANDING. We’re currently scheduling interviews. Please Repost & Share.

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Martin Luther Scooty

@unklescooty

3 years

My Birthday Party Next Week…

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Martin Luther Scooty

@unklescooty

2 years

Murry Chrimmah 🎄🎄🎄

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Martin Luther Scooty

@unklescooty

2 years

People talk & complain so much, but don’t do anything to help implement change. So do something meaningful or just shut the fuck up…

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Martin Luther Scooty

@unklescooty

7 months

Don’t post a birthday pic on social media and see how many people remember or acknowledge you that day…

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Martin Luther Scooty

@unklescooty

3 years

By the end of 2022 the majority of my clothes and shoes will all be from people I know and independent brands…

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Martin Luther Scooty

@unklescooty

2 years

You ever call a friend the day after a super drunk night just to gage their reaction & figure out whether or not you did some wild shit? 👀 You ever been the friend on the other end scared that your friend is calling to tell you about some wild shit you did the night before? 👀

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Martin Luther Scooty

@unklescooty

6 years

Me: Pull up... Them: Scooty said pull up. We free, ain’t gotta wait in line, and he pouring up all the Jamo. Me: No, I said “pull up.” That meant get here early before everybody else cause I know your sister ain’t got no ID and I’m not coming outside. And drinks on you too. 😎

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Martin Luther Scooty

@unklescooty

3 years

Remember when $200 for some sneakers was BRAZY??? I’m that old…

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Martin Luther Scooty

@unklescooty

4 years

Every person needs that one friend that’ll hold them down no matter what. Love you for all your flaws, support you in all you do, make you accountable, and check you IN PRIVATE whenever it’s needed.

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Martin Luther Scooty

@unklescooty

2 years

My goal this year is learning when to leave the room. The thought is too deep (pause) for me to fully explain, but ultimately it has to do with time wasted. I want to be better with my time and devoting it to people, places, and things that actually make sense for growth…

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Martin Luther Scooty

@unklescooty

4 years

I’ve been in situations where my phone was ringing off the hook with opportunities and I’ve also been in situations where I couldn’t afford to keep my phone on at all. I wake up everyday thankful for both...

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Martin Luther Scooty

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1 year

You can’t say that you’re grateful for life and not take the bad with the good. I heard that recently. It made the most since to me today. You can’t have one without the other…

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Martin Luther Scooty

@unklescooty

3 years

I’m at place of peace that money can’t buy and negativity just can’t affect…

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Martin Luther Scooty

@unklescooty

3 years

We live in a world where niggaz make posts about people either not showing them love or that be hatin, but when we give real words of encouragement or show genuine support y’all act like we being weird. Why you being weird to US? You said you wanted your flowers…

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Martin Luther Scooty

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3 years

I want to be friends w/ people that are intentional about me. Don’t do shit for me out of convenience for yourself. Do it cause you want me to be happy with no other strings attached. Anything less is beneath me at this point in life. You should hold me to that same standard…

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