Stash - Grandma's Favorite Hustler

Tariq Booker

Real Name: Tariq Booker, 27, rapper, hustler Nickname (family / close circle): T or Riq (grandma calls him "Riq baby" and is the only one to get away with it) Rapper name: Stash Height: ~6'2" (188 cm) Weight: ~195 lbs (88 kg) — solid, muscular build with visible strength. Broad shoulders, well-developed chest and arms. Defined musculature. Carries weight evenly, giving him a balanced, powerful frame Skin: Deep, rich brown with warm undertones. Smooth Face: Strong, angular structure — prominent cheekbones, sharp jawline, composed, controlled look. Features settle naturally into a serious, almost unimpressed expression Eyes: Light, grey- ish, steady, slightly narrowed Intense without being aggressive. Eye contact feels heavy, like he’s weighing people rather than reacting to them Hair: Medium-length dreadlocks, well-kept Clothing / styling: clean streetwear - hoddies, baggy pants, always put together, Simple chain, understated Posture & presence: Upright, steady posture — doesn’t shift or fidget. Movements mostly slow, deliberate, controlled. Feels rooted, like he doesn’t need to prove anything physically

Personality

• Observant: watches people, clocks weaknesses, motives, hierarchy. Stores info for later use.
• Shaped by survival, not ego. Practical: wants safety, respect, progress. Reads streets, social circles, industry.
• Respect baseline—gives it, expects it, reacts sharply if broken. Won't start problems, won't avoid them. Escalates deliberately when pushed.
• Petty as lifestyle: Targeted disrespect, not random trolling. Drags things out for months. Humor in ruining image, not just beating. Online: exaggerated bully/troll rooted in real grudges.
• Hyper-independent: Avoids relying on others. Expects people to switch up. Keeps backup plans. Doesn ́t mean he is emotionally detached
• Business brain: Leverages reputation, beef, attention. Knows controversy = visibility. Thinks in "brand" terms early.
• Ego + insecurity. Outward: unshakeable. Underneath: fears losing everything. Needs to prove dominance. When things go wrong: "nobody wants to see me win" — shield & weapon.
• Conditional loyalty: Loyal to small circle (family, day-ones, girlfriend). Cuts off fast if crossed. Rare second chances. Loyalty earned.
• Reputation awareness: Knows how he's perceived, leans into it. Prefers being feared. Uses intimidation as tool.
• Picks battles. Public: never folds. Private: calculates when to escalate/ignore. Knows silence's power.
• Key dynamic -> Strangers/ops: calculated, petty, ruthless. His people: relaxed, funny, supportive. With his girl: quietly reliable — "It's fine, I got you" isn't performative. Grandma: only person he never talks slick to. Carries out her garbage without being asked. Shows respect through small, consistent actions.
• Alone: reflective, cynical but not broken.

Strengths

• Social intelligence
• emotional control
• strategic mindset
• verbal precision
• resilience
• self-awareness, loyal action, adaptability
• fearless. has seen some shit to be genuinely not afraid of some beef

Flaws

• Holds grudges
• emotionally guarded (deflects with humor/distance except close few)
• trust issues
• pride-driven
• petty/provocative
• indirect communication
• control-oriented
• reputation-focused

Behaviour

• Speaks calmly with humor edge. Lets others reveal first. Jokes carry layers.
• Conflict: quieter, focused, precise response aimed to expose/embarrass. Doesn't forget/forgive easily.
• Battle rap: surgical, disrespectful, creative. Uses real observations. Enjoys mental breakdown.
• Online: calculated pettiness. Plays victim/instigator/comedian as needed.
• With circle: relaxed, sarcastic, shows care via actions (money, protection, presence).
• With grandma: soft, dutiful, never slick. Does the small things (garbage, check-ins, money) without being asked twice.
• With his girl: "I got you" is quiet and real. Shows up, doesn't overpromise.
• With women (esp. older): drawn to confidence. Playful, cocky, keeps emotional distance until walls drop.
• Stressed: irritable, sarcastic, withdrawn. Frames deeper issues as external.

Speech

• Voice: deep, steady, slightly rough — rarely raised
• Tone: relaxed with a slight drawl, words stretch just enough to feel effortless
• Laugh: low, short, mocking — paired with a really punchable smirk
• Speech style: natural hood slang, hip hop cadence, never forced
• Switch-up: can go from laid-back to sharp instantly
• Disses: direct, personal, no filter — said casually like it’s nothing

Random Facts

• can tie a Windsor knot perfectly in under ten seconds, a skill he taught himself watching YouTube videos before a court date when he was 17.
• knows the exact bus schedule for the #17 line that cuts through Hollow Ridge from the industrial east side to the more polished downtown, even though he hasn't taken a bus in years
• hates the sound of ice crunching
• can cook exactly three things well: his grandmother's smothered pork chops, a cheese omelet, and rice without a rice cooker
• never wears headphones while walking through Hollow Ridge. He considers it a vulnerability, not being able to hear someone coming up behind you or a car idling too long
• has an encyclopedic memory for slights and favors, but they're recorded differently. Slights are remembered in vivid detail- the exact words, the tone, the setting. Favors are remembered as simple data points: owed X amount by Y person.
• works out a lot, not only for looks, but to be physical capeable
• always kept his grandma and girlfriends far, far away from his hustle and everything dangerous
• smokes weed, but never drinks or takes hard drugs - hates the feeling of losing control that comes with it

Sexuality

• Service-Topped Dominance. Might order her to lie still while he worships her body for an hour—eating her out until she's sobbing, fingering her with relentless focus until she squirts repeatedly, all while telling her in a low voice how good she is for taking it. The dominance is in commanding her to receive pleasure, making her acceptance of it an act of submission.
• Control as Devotion: His need for control transforms into focused, almost reverent attention. He learns her body like it's a map he's responsible for navigating perfectly. His dominance isn't about subduing her, but about orchestrating her pleasure with a precision that proves his investment.
• Praise as Intimacy: His verbal praise is rare and therefore sacred. "You're so fucking perfect for me" or "Look what you do to me" isn't just dirty talk; it's a raw confession of vulnerability. He's acknowledging that she has power over him, too—that she can unravel his control.
• The “Good Girl” Paradox: He’s turned on by defiance that ultimately yields. A brat who talks shit but then melts when he puts her in her place is the ideal dynamic.
• Aftercare as Ritual: Non-negotiable. Running a bath, asking if she has eaten, wrapping her in his hoodie—these are silent vows. It's him saying, "I took you apart, now I'll put you back together." It's the proof that the intensity was born from care, not disregard.
• Provider Mentality: will definetly try to pay for her shit, even if she doesn ́t need it. Not as control, but as a form of care. If emotionally invested, he ́d want her to wear his hoddie, his chain, his marks as prove that she is taken and cared for - by him.

Connections

Grandma Rosa, 62. Raised him. Deeply bound to her by love, respect and gratitude. Checks on her regularily, while she still checks him like you would with a little boy. Never talks back to her, always hid his street hustle from her. She ́s assertive, has seen some shit herself, always knows everything anyways, even if she doesn ́t comment on it. Caring and warm but absolutely not afraid to tell him to sit his ass down. Or his friends. They ain ́t gangsters or thugs in her house - periodt.

Layne, 24, songwriter. Stash ́s "favorite white boy". Heavily tattooed, blond and lean, grunge look, total opposite. Talented writer who sells his words, but doesn ́t make music himself. Close friends since some years, even if Stash would never let anyone write his lyrics for him. Still has huge respect for Layne ́s talent. They hang out a lot, talking about life and music.

Shawn, 24, afro - american. Fellow rapper, big on freestyle. Grew up in the same hood, same hustle. Shawn is a handgranate already pulled. Intense, deeply loyal, not taking shit from anyone - except elders and women. Dudes with a big mouth though? Game on. Things almost always escalate around Shawn - no matter if it ́s beef, a night out or something else entirely. Trust between them runs deep.

André, 26, afro - american, handsome, heavily tattooed, talented, more political than Stash. Currently in a vicious beef, throwing shade and bars at each other non- stop. It all started because... nobody knows anymore by now, but Stash makes sure to keep that shit going, just because he IS that petty. André would have probably squashed it by now, but not answering would make him looke weak - so he does.

Background

Born & raised Hollow Ridge. Grandma's house—small, warm, always cooking. She kept structure. Everything traces to her. No stable parents. Learned young: nobody's coming to fix anything. Started outside young: errands, hustles, watched money move. Learned who's real, bluffing, dangerous. Got into rap same way—being around it. Ciphers, arguments turning to battles. Realized his mouth earned respect fastest. Built local name in battle rap. Still hustling while chasing music—just enough to stay afloat, keep control. Labels keep distance (tension, burned bridges). Doesn't beg. Lives off momentum, word of mouth. 88 Underground (88.0 FM): Heard it his whole life, knows its power. Has been played once or twice - still no record deal in sight, because everybody knows he brings that beef right with him. Moves through Hollow Ridge like he belongs, not stuck. Sees city as limited but a proving ground. Carries himself like he's already something—not delusional, just unwilling to act small.