Artistic innovation. Eternal impact.

Grandmaster Studio is the creative company behind Grandmaster Comics, Rap Is a Martial Art, and Martial Luxury.

Our brands

Four brands. Each with its own home.

Music

Rap Is a Martial Art

The music and media of Philippe Prosper. Hip-hop with a martial artist's discipline.

rapisamartialart.com
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Comics

Grandmaster Comics

Original graphic novels rooted in kung fu, legacy, and the fight for something greater.

grandmastercomics.com
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Apparel

Martial Luxury

High-end apparel for the martial artist. Refined, and a little dangerous.

martialluxury.com

Founders

Built by two artists.

Philippe Prosper

Philippe Prosper

Co-founder

Hip-hop artist known as Rap Is a Martial Art, creator of his own Grandmaster Comics universe, and 9th Generation master of Hung Fut Kung Fu.

rapisamartialart.com
James Whitley III

James Whitley III

Co-founder

Writer of the seven-book Grandmaster Comics universe, painter, and 9th Generation master of Hung Fut Kung Fu.

iamjameswhitley.com

Past work

Rare Knomads, a video podcast with guests including Shaquille O'Neal, Nick Cannon, and Jim Jones.

In development

Graphic novels, film and animation, and live events.

Contact

Business, licensing, and partnerships

For anything about a specific brand, its own site is the best place to start.

contact@grandmasterstudio.com
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Grandmaster Studio is a private company. It is separate from The Grandmaster Project, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

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