Jamel Thompson, known to his fans as The Royal Chief, has hosted many music release parties in his over more than a decade as a hip-hop artist. But on Feb. 12, he debuted a different creation — beer.
The Kansas City native partnered with Vine Street Brewing Co. to create a beer inspired by him. For the emcee, it marked a realization of how far beyond music he and many of his contemporaries have moved.
“It is amazing to see how everybody has grown,” said Thompson. “Seeing everybody making these moves and enter into new lanes is crazy.”…