Close Menu
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
    • Home
    • About Us
    • Digital Subscription
    • Advertisement
    • Contact Us
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
    The Tennessee TribuneThe Tennessee Tribune
    Advertise With Us
    • Home
      • COVID-19 Resource Center
        • Dr. Henry Louis Gates’ PSA Radio
      • Featured
    • News
      • State
      • Local
      • National/International News
      • Global
      • Business
        • Commentary
        • Finance
        • Local Business
      • Investigative Stories
        • Affordable Housing
        • DCS Investigation
        • Gentrification
    • Editorial
      • National Politics
      • Local News
      • Local Editorial
      • Political Editorial
      • Editorial Cartoons
      • Cycle of Shame
    • Community
      • History
      • Tennessee
        • Chattanooga
        • Clarksville
        • Knoxville
        • Memphis
      • Public Notices
      • Women
        • Let’s Talk with Ms. June
    • Education
      • College
        • American Baptist College
        • Belmont University
        • Fisk
        • HBCU
        • Meharry
        • MTSU
        • University of Tennessee
        • TSU
        • Vanderbilt
      • Elementary
      • High School
    • Lifestyle
      • Art
      • Auto
      • Tribune Travel
      • Entertainment
        • 5 Questions With
        • Books
        • Events
        • Film Review
        • Local Entertainment
      • Family
      • Food
        • Drinks
      • Health & Wellness
      • Home & Garden
      • Featured Books
    • Religion
      • National Religion
      • Local Religion
      • Obituaries
        • National Obituaries
        • Local Obituaries
      • Faith Commentary
    • Sports
      • MLB
        • Sounds
      • NBA
      • NCAA
      • NFL
        • Predators
        • Titans
      • NHL
      • Other Sports
      • Golf
      • Professional Sports
      • Sports Commentary
      • Metro Sports
    • Media
      • Video
      • Photo Galleries
      • Take 10
      • Trending With The Tribune
    • Classified
    • Obituaries
      • Local Obituaries
      • National Obituaries
    The Tennessee TribuneThe Tennessee Tribune
    Business

    ‘Bosses Don’t Follow We Lead’ Says Local Entertainment Business

    Janice MaloneBy Janice MaloneOctober 6, 2016Updated:October 6, 2016No Comments4 Mins Read
    Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Telegram Pinterest Tumblr Reddit Email
    Two-toned athletic-style jacket from the Bosses’ line comes in a variety of colors
    Share
    Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email

    “BOSSES DON’T FOLLOW WE LEAD” it’s the tagline which is the driving force behind the success of the Nashville-based clothing line of the same name. Bosses Don’t Follow We Lead is the online urban style clothing wear company that offers customers the latest fashionable pieces of hats, polo shirts, hoodies, caps, tees, jackets, pants, unisex attire, kids clothing and even more. “We have so much stuff. We even have coffee mugs with our ‘Bosses Don’t Follow We Lead’ logo,” says company founder Gene Gates from his Nashville area studio and office. According to Mr. Gates the company will soon be launching a collection of breast cancer awareness fitted shirts for ladies, along with some baseball jerseys with the company logo.

    So far, sales have been brisk, with company founder Gene making a round of media appearances on radio, print, TV and online media. He’s appeared on shows as far away as Atlanta and been featured in national online magazines such as One Hundred Magazine and G. Mix Magazine. Apparel orders are coming in from customers throughout the U.S. and even the Caribbean.

    Gates said the whole idea for his company was through godly divine intervention of sorts. He had the idea to do a clothing line but wanted to make sure he had an inspiring tagline

    Gene Gates, founder of Bosses Don’t Follow We Lead
    Gene Gates, founder of Bosses Don’t Follow We Lead

    that could motivate customers and keep them motivated. He further shares: “I was trying to really concentrate between the ‘Bosses Don’t Follow We Lead’ tagline and something else. So I just went into prayer about it. I was like, ‘Lord lead me in the direction that I need to go.’ So he (God), kind of really pulled me more to the line,’Bosses Don’t Follow We Lead’ and so that’s what we decided on. “Gates adds that the christian-based tagline is far more than a catchphrase for a business. “I want my company to really inspire Black people and make them aware that we’re already gifted. You know what I’m saying? We just have to tap in and meditate. We can make things manifest with God’s help.”

    Long before Gene took a plunge into the world of business, he was carefree little boy who was raised in a two parent household in the Preston Taylor Housing projects. Even then he had dreams of doing big things in life. By 2010, he began to dabble in the hip hop scene by promoting rap artists in and around Nashville for local recordlabel

    KillaMuzik Entertainment (KME). Two years later he broke out his own label and launched his own record label, Dirty Souf Records. One year later, he hooked with local apparel company Demitrius Designs. This pivotal meeting would be the catalyst for the Bosses Don’t Follow We Lead company. His original goal for the company then and now is to inspire others to reach for their dreams regardless of their current situation or background.

    The company also has an extreme emphasis on education, which is one of the top priorities for Gates, since he’s a single parent dad of a son. He says many of his son’s friends often look up to him as a positive role model. “You know, many of the kids just don’t have anyone in their lives to look up to,” says Gates. “We’re trying to maintain a good positive image to keep them encouraged and to know they too can also live their dreams. There was a time when I was just like them. A kid living in the projects who had big dreams and now they’re coming true.” The clothing line keeps Gates more than busy but he still hasn’t given up working in the hip hop world. Recently, he worked on a music project with rap recording star LiL-Vac, and several other local Music City rap acts.

    Bosses Don’t Follow We Lead items can be viewed and purchased on Instagram and Twitter using these handles: @genedirtysoufrecords and twitter @dirtysoufrec #Bossesdontfollowwelead or send Gene an in-box request about merchandise at: getmygear@yahoo.com.

    Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email
    Janice Malone

    Related Posts

    Target Boycotts and its Effect on Both Sides of the Black Dollar

    May 6, 2025

    FedEx to Launch FedEx Easy Returns at 3,000 Locations Across the US, Supported by Blue Yonder

    May 2, 2025

    Best Lawyers® Names Bailey, Hargrove, Haynes, and Stakely Lawyers of the Year

    April 24, 2025

    BlackPressUSAUPDATE: PepsiCo Meets with Sharpton Over DEI Rollbacks, Future Action Pending

    April 22, 2025

    FUNdraising Good Times Building family philanthropy Part Two of a two part series

    April 22, 2025

    FirstBank Enters Asheville, Expanding Southeastern Footprint Across 5 States Regional bank expands into North Carolina with Andy Nadeau leading charge as Market President

    April 9, 2025

    Comments are closed.

    Business

    Target Boycotts and its Effect on Both Sides of the Black Dollar

    May 6, 2025

    FedEx to Launch FedEx Easy Returns at 3,000 Locations Across the US, Supported by Blue Yonder

    May 2, 2025

    Best Lawyers® Names Bailey, Hargrove, Haynes, and Stakely Lawyers of the Year

    April 24, 2025
    1 2 3 … 382 Next
    Education
    HBCU

    TSU Honors New Generation of Leaders at Spring Commencement Celebration

    By Emmanuel FreemanMay 8, 2025

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. – (TSU News Service)– In a celebration steeped in legacy and hope, Tennessee…

    Fisk University Honors the Class of 2025 with Baccalaureate and Commencement Ceremonies

    April 26, 2025

    TSU’s Spring Commencement Ceremonies to Feature Inspiring Keynote Speakers

    April 24, 2025

    TSU’s Dr. Robbie K. Melton Named a 2025 Leading Woman in AI

    April 24, 2025
    The Tennessee Tribune
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
    • About Us
    • Digital Subscription
    • Store
    • Advertise With Us
    • Contact
    © 2025 The Tennessee Tribune - Site Designed by No Regret Media.

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.

    Our Spring Sale Has Started

    You can see how this popup was set up in our step-by-step guide: https://wppopupmaker.com/guides/auto-opening-announcement-popups/