WITHOUT LORDS, founded in 2016 by Craig Rokz in Kankakee, Illinois, began as a members-only streetwear brand born from the global language of hip-hop, music, and fashion. In 2021, Craig crowned Rashod Bateman to accelerate the legacy and creative direction of the brand.
What started as clothing has evolved into a creative collective, a culture-first community built by artists, designers, and thinkers who value identity, intention, and high standards. Without Lords is for the select few who choose to create with purpose, not for applause but for convergence.
Our platform spans creative direction, brand building, design, and storytelling for our members and collaborators. Every drop, every project, every moment is crafted with intention. We aren’t built for mass appeal. We’re built for authentic compexity. Our limited releases, visual work, and sonic creations are made to last and designed to resonate.
Events define our rhythm. From quiet, private nights to curated mixers with energy you feel in your chest, we cultivate spaces for real connection and real culture. These gatherings are reminders of what we stand for.
At every step, we push the work forward: refining our craft and strengthening the communities around us. Fashion. Music. Lifestyle. Impact. All defined by purpose.
Welcome to Without Lords.