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Hello everyone! I just wanted to address some things about my stay in Detroit as I've seen some wild theories out there.
Visiting Detroit is extremely costly. It cost me around USD 3k for the flights alone! I paid for most of the food I had (excluding a few times like when the Dearborn mayor showed me around). I eat tons as you've seen so that's again a lot of money. The collaboration instagram posts with restaurants and Detroit accounts like Greektown, Dearborn, Riverwalk, DIA etc were to help promote and highlight various areas in Detroit, mostly requested collab from them and were definitely not paid for at all.
The only paid collaboration I had during my visit was with Sam Bernstein - because they offered to pay for my hotel during my visit. (and a signed Cade jersey, I probably would've done collab posts just for that alone lol)
I have a pretty regular job here in Korea. I constantly save my money just to visit Detroit and spend my savings away there. It's my passion and I love every moment of doing it, although I know it's not the smartest way of managing my finances.
So yeah, I just wanted to get that off my chest. I'm no sleeper agent, industry plant, looking to steal your culture, or someone looking to profit off my fame. I did get some special treatment from teams and I understand if some of you are frustrated at that - I also agree that local fans need as much love. I'm not saying that you should like me, but I just want you to know I'm human too so I do get hurt by hateful comments. I just wanted you to understand I'm just a fan of the city like you and it just happens that I live 7,000 miles away.
I love Detroit, and can't wait to be back!

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