Gavin McInnes is often referred to as the "Godfather of hipsterdom." He created Vice Magazine in 1994 and sold his shares in 2008. He cofounded the site Street Carnage with Derrick Beckles immediately after and the ad agency Rooster NY around the same time. He serves as Creative Director of Rooster NY and freelance writes as well as acts, directs and develops film and TV projects. He lives in NY with his wife and three children. He ain't no nice guy.
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