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Insiders know that Misa Hylton is an eminent figure who often refers to her team for different looks, especially ones famous in hip-hop and beyond. This one was more personal, ready-made, open, joyful, a little muddy in spirit from whom many might derive inspiration: she appreciated Gabriel Held, her son, for sourcing “the perfect shoe and lewks,” Mayuu, the makeup artist, contending that “We need two of you 😆,” and Don-ya for getting down the final detailing of laying sequin feathers “like some baby hair.” The best praise, though, was saved for her daughter, captioning the photo: “WERK DAWTA!!!! ❤️ 💥”
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This thank-you note transcended an expression of gratitude; instead, it blossomed into a paean for the teams and an event catalyzing the realization that it does take a village of talented people to create great looks. Having been a formidable force behind fashion since time immemorial, Misa Hylton took the opportunity to raise herself, her teams, her kids, and her long-term collaborators:”Some were the foundation,” and others were “the jewels.”
A spate of comments followed, echoing Ms. Hylton’s celebratory tone. Under the handle _madisonstar, Madi herself responded to the post with numerous heart emojis and the message, “I love this 😂😍.” Others joined in the fun, joking about “thinking faces” and “pointing and regulating.” This back and forth felt less like comments and more like a family group chat—silently proud with inside jest.
Then Torebelinink responded with his panache: “Always a pleasure to be of service to you and MH DAWTA—it’s up and stuck like GLOrilla Glue…you know vibes.” The phrase, “it’s up and stuck,” soon turned into a bit of a mantra in the comments area, recalling Hylton’s own words.
Mayuu, the makeup artist alluded to in the post, joined in with “love this 😍❤️ and yes I know I’ll be there for both of youssssss 🙏🦋🤩🥰 thank you so much.” The use of “youssssss” and those butterfly emojis lent a casual, refreshing vibe—less like a business reply and more like a friend hyping up her people.
Even folks outside of the inner circle felt the gratitude flowing from this post. Mahoganicollections seized the opportunity and slid into the comments: “Loved this look…my brand would love to fit you in one of my looks.” Misa Hylton’s definitely got folks tuned in; can’t blame anyone for shooting their shot.
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The post was classic Misa: Part gratitude, part family love, and part masterclass on loyalty and light. She builds careers, gives shoutouts to her eras over time, and forever recognizes those who handle the hair, makeup, and versions of clothing in time. Oh, and it’s not just good marketing; it’s good energy. And for once, the energy is paying off, a sentiment she often explores in her cryptic posts.