Meet Hakeem Pope of Royalty By Pope in Huntsville

Today we’d like to introduce you to Hakeem Pope.

Hakeem, let’s start with your story. We’d love to hear how you got started and how the journey has been so far.
I was born and raised in Atlanta, GA. As a kid, my mother always told me, “You can literally do anything you set your mind too” With that statement, I took it upon myself to find this magnificent gift of being a Graphic Designer. It wasn’t easy to find this gift I must say, you have to be able to find yourself and reflect on it immediately. I’ve picked up a passion for Art in my senior year of High School. During that time, I’ve realized what I’ve wanted to do and make a career out of it.

In 2015, I’ve decided to settle in Huntsville, Alabama, to attend the college of Alabama A&M University and take my art very serious. In the beginning stages of my art career, I was just doing the normal portraits of celebrities, athletes, etc. and make a post about it on my social media. At that point of time, I’ve realized every other artist was doing the exact same thing but better than me, better quality, better structure, etc. I remember sitting in my dorm room and just started thinking to myself, “What if I actually meet the celebrities that I’m drawing and possibly give them my art in person” It was also until one day I’ve read this quote by the great Micheal Jordan that said; “Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen.” From that moment, my life and my career changed forever. The first celebrity’s I’ve met through my art was The Migos. After that, it just continue to get bigger and bigger from Kountry Wayne, Keri Hilson, Michael Vick, Matthew Knowles, Gunna, Floyd Mayweather and many more!

In Fall 2019, I’ve lost the one person that inspired me to always keep going; my son Zion. This was a very tough time for myself and I do know that God will bless me with children in the future. My son made a huge impact to not only my life but others around him as well. His impact allowed me to better myself as a human being, help the less fortunate, and make my business grow even more bigger.

In Spring 2020, I’ve graduated from Alabama A&M University to receive my Bachelor’s Degree in Urban & Regional Planning. Around this time is where I also received my LLC for my business, which is named “Royalty By Pope, LLC”. I’m very honored to be in the position that I am and willing to take any challenge that comes into my way.

We’re always bombarded by how great it is to pursue your passion, etc – but we’ve spoken with enough people to know that it’s not always easy. Overall, would you say things have been easy for you?
There’s no such thing as a smooth ride. I’ve been counted out and also been told “No” numerous of times. I have to say my experience in this business world is very interesting, it always amazes me how I move with my art and always meet my goal every single time. I’m a firm believer in taking risks and If an opportunity presented itself, best believe I’m going to take it.

So let’s switch gears a bit and go into the Royalty By Pope story. Tell us more about your art.
Royalty By Pope, LLC specialize in serving GREATNESS within the community of Art. I’m simply known for pushing myself to the next level and meeting celebrities in person with my art. What sets me apart from others is always thinking outside the box with literally everything. My work speaks for itself.

Has luck played a meaningful role in your life and business?
I don’t necessarily believe in luck when it comes to my business. First and foremost, you have to sit back and pray before you do anything. Keep your faith in the lord and everything will follow through. By me having that mindset, I’ve been blessed to succeed majority of the time with my business. Yes, you do have bumps in the road but that’s also a good sign for you to keep pushing. Look at it like sports, your not going to always win every single game you play.

Contact Info:

• Email: RoyaltyByPopeLLC@gmail.com
• Instagram: @hakeempope
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hakeem.pope.5
• Twitter: @6Pope_

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