Tariq Nasheed

Tariq Nasheed, also known as Tariq Elite,[1] King Flex,[2] and K-Flex,[3] is an American film producer, and Internet personality.[4][5] He is best known for his Hidden Colors film series, as well as his commentary on social media.

Tariq Nasheed
Born
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Other names
  • Tariq Elite
  • King Flex
  • K-Flex
Occupation
Known forHidden Colors film series
Notable work
The Art of Mackin'

Career

Nasheed began his career as a dating expert under the "K-Flex” persona before transitioning into documentary filmmaking.[6] Many of his dating books give instructions on how to be a pickup artist.[7]

Nasheed produced the 2011 documentary film Hidden Colors: The Untold History of People of Aboriginal, Moor, and African Descent.[8][9] Nasheed's follow-up film and DVD, Hidden Colors 2: The Triumph of Melanin, was released in 2012.[10][5]

In 2013, Nasheed released the horror film The Eugenist, which he also wrote and directed.[11] In 2014, he released Hidden Colors 3: The Rules of Racism.[12]

In 2020, Nasheed took issue with a LGBT branded sandwich that had been sold by supermarket chain Marks & Spencers during pride month in 2019.[7]

Mink Slide

Nasheed is the lead singer of the R&B musical group Mink Slide which debuted in 2018.[6] Mink Slide's first album, Egyptian Musk, debuted at #12 on Billboard R&B Albums charts.[13]

Views and reception

Nasheed is known for his use of the term "bed wench" and the related term "Negro bed wench mentality".[6][14] He uses the term to refer to black women who date interracially. In using this term, which historically was used to disparage black women who were raped by their masters during slavery, Nasheed has revived and popularized its use. Ebony Magazine described Nasheed’s conception of the term "bed wench" as a black women who challenges the institutions of black patriarchy.[15]

According to Refinery29, Nasheed "is notorious for his misogynistic, queerphobic, xenophobic and often ahistorical commentary on Blackness in America.”[16] Stephen Kearse of The New York Times refers to Nasheed as a "conspiracy buff".[17]

Books

Filmography
  • Hidden Colors (2011)[8]
  • Hidden Colors 2 (2012)[5]
  • The Eugenist (2013)[11]
  • Hidden Colors 3 (2014)[12]
  • Buck Breaking (2021)[18]

References
  1. France, Lisa Respers (May 3, 2010). "Bullock's adoption of black baby stirs debate". CNN. Archived from the original on July 23, 2011. Retrieved July 23, 2011.
  2. Woods, Stacey Grenrock (February 2, 2009). "How to Behave on a One-Night Stand". Esquire. ISSN 0194-9535. Archived from the original on July 23, 2011. Retrieved July 23, 2011.
  3. Miles, Jonathan (January 2, 2005). "Misbehavin'". The New York Times. Archived from the original on July 23, 2011. Retrieved July 23, 2011.
  4. Kearse, Stephen (December 19, 2018). "Wild Speculation Isn't Worth Much. A 'Theory,' However..." The New York Times. Retrieved April 30, 2020.
  5. Pinkerton, Nick (December 5, 2012). "Hidden Colors 2: The Triumph of Melanin". The Village Voice. Retrieved May 3, 2020.
  6. Harriot, Michael (March 9, 2018). "The Hotepocalypse Is Upon Us! Tariq Nasheed Goes Full Sisqo". The Root. Retrieved May 28, 2020.
  7. Milton, Josh. "An American man yesterday was threatened by a lettuce, guacamole, bacon and tomato sandwich which, apparently, is the mascot of the LGBT+ agenda". www.pinknews.co.uk. Pink News. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
  8. "Movies — Hidden Colors". WRTR. Archived from the original on July 23, 2011. Retrieved July 23, 2011.
  9. Jacques-White, Lorraine (November 30, 2011). "America's Got 'Hidden Colors'". CBS Atlanta. Archived from the original on September 9, 2018. Retrieved May 23, 2020.
  10. "Hidden Colors 2 (2012)". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. Baseline & All Movie Guide. Archived from the original on April 10, 2013.
  11. Davis, Jim (2013). "The Eugenist (Review)". Influx Magazine. Archived from the original on June 15, 2018. Retrieved May 23, 2020.
  12. Dickerson, Jessica (July 30, 2014). "'Hidden Colors' Filmmaker Tariq Nasheed: 'Eric Garner Was Lynched'". HuffPost.
  13. "The APX Releases Single "Your Touch" Featuring Mink Slide". Broadway World. May 24, 2019. Retrieved May 4, 2021.
  14. Bero, Tayo. "How Steve Harvey Birthed A Generation Of Black Male Relationship 'Experts' & Why Black Women Follow Them". www.refinery29.com. Refinery 29. Retrieved November 19, 2021.
  15. Hudson, Shafiqah (October 11, 2013). ""Negro Bed Wench?" Negro, Please". Ebony. Retrieved June 6, 2020.
  16. Bero, Tayo. "How Steve Harvey Birthed A Generation Of Black Male Relationship 'Experts' & Why Black Women Follow Them". www.refinery29.com. Refinery29. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
  17. Kearse, Stephen (December 19, 2018). "Wild Speculation Isn't Worth Much. A 'Theory,' However..." The New York Times. Retrieved December 1, 2021.
  18. Buck Breaking (2021), retrieved December 23, 2021


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