A young college student discovered that racism is alive and well in high end retailing. Trayon Christian is suing Barney’s Department store and the NYPD for violating his rights after the retailer accused him of credit card fraud.
Christian, 19, went to the Madison Avenue Barney’s in NY to purchase a Ferragamo belt after spotting his favorite rapper, Juelz Santana, wearing the expensive accessory. Christian saved his money by working extra shifts at his part-time job. He was finally able to purchase the luxury $349 Salvatore Ferragamo belt, which he paid for with a debit card in his name.
But after completing the transaction, the sales rep notified security of a possible stolen credit card. The police were called and Christian was apprehended outside the store.
According to Christian:
“The detectives were asking me, ‘How could you afford a belt like this? Where did you get this money from,’” Christian told The New York Daily News. He was taken into custody, but was later released after police discovered his card was indeed real. Disgusted by the whole incident, Trayon returned the belt: “I got my money back, I’m not shopping there again,” he said. “It’s cruel. It’s racist.” Source
Barney’s plans to launch Jay Z’s Shawn Carter watch Collection during a private event on Nov. 20 in NY. I guess Barney’s only respects rappers in custom tailored suits?
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According to Christian:
“The detectives were asking me, ‘How could you afford a belt like this? Where did you get this money from,’” Christian told The New York Daily News. He was taken into custody, but was later released after police discovered his card was indeed real. Disgusted by the whole incident, Trayon returned the belt: “I got my money back, I’m not shopping there again,” he said. “It’s cruel. It’s racist.”
I hope he wins too
he a cute young mayne
ugh! azzholes!
The clerk needs to be held responsible and fired…among other things.
IONO
and dude looks a lil suspect and I’m not talking as in thug, stealing type
Wow, that’s a shame.
You truly hate the Carters don’t you Sandra
Disgusted by the whole incident, Trayon returned the belt: “I got my money back, I’m not shopping there again,” he said. “It’s cruel. It’s racist.”
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I hope the rappers FLOOD him with gifts!
thats a COT dayum shame! KracKers Know they R fuKKing redik!
I remember i was buying school clothes for my son in his Jr.Yr. I used my debit card WITH MY DAMN PICTURE ON IT
and the bissh asked me for ID still!
I was taken aback and told her that was some BS!
KRACKERS do too Much, nad yes i was in a High end mall in boca-Rown Center mall
I cant stand going in that mall
:crying1: they have the best stuff FOr
I have a quesshun…
Why somebody black gotta do something illegal in order to afford something expensive if they’re not a known being (i.e. “rapper” or baller)
Christian, 19, went to the Madison Avenue Barney’s in NY to purchase a Ferragamo belt after spotting his favorite rapper, Juelz Santana, wearing the expensive accessory. Christian saved his money by working extra shifts at his part-time job. He was finally able to purchase the luxury $349 ………


he don’t stay in the projects and he planned on rocking a $400 belt while working at White Castle
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So mannie problems with this story
1) by the time he finished saving his belt be outta style … Glad it was a belt and not a shirt
2) Juelz Santana inspires you
3) Jay ain’t had nothing to do with this
4) if it was a debit card the money came right out.. Check his ID and Either except it or nah
5) I
@Future.. I bet he eat goolash
He worked extra hours at his PART TIME job to purchase a $349 BELT????? Let me go read this again cause I think I missed something….
And I’m not tryna be rude but its only 350 dollas. And debit cards SAY D E B I T. Fukk them yo.
Its fukking Barney’s. They got chit in there quadruple the price of that belt AND I bet it was a crakka in there stealing RIGHT when they was worried about some chit that got PAID for. This ticks me off.
I would like to nominate…..
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You truly
hatecovet the Carters don’t you Sandra_________________
yea that sales rep needs to be fired and Barneys needs to appologize
He needs to sue
Was it a black thing, or a age thing?
what the FcuK the Po Po mean how can U afford a belt like that-BTW it is a NICE ass belt!
the belt cost $349 Not $3049!!
auuugh I cant stand RACIST mofos.
Fugg Barneys! Barney’s is a racist azz name anywayz.
I feel
for what I’m about to say, but is Mr. Christian holding that wrist a little my lipgloss is popping- limp like? 
@ luvn
they do that boolsht to me too. at frigging Aldo at that. I must look like I can’t have a credit card.
Why does the store care if it was stolen, they still get paid regardless
Nino Brown said it best:
“When your kleptomaniac mother was housing sh*t in Bloomingdales…”
KRACKERS do too Much
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!!! You checked your mail?
I busted out one of my new frens in Publix for my sub and cookies and the cashier called over “Tanya” (a white lady
) all LOUD and chit! To what
check it? Bish Im legit. You aint got no pen for this hoe. Fall back.
She made me mad.
they know they steal more than us…they just lookout for one another…i.e. our law makers
AND I bet it was a crakka in there stealing RIGHT when they was worried about some chit that got PAID for.
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Yeah, the sales rep should be fired. Not surpised.
I don’t care if the young man is misguided spending all that money on a belt that will no longer be fashionable in a matter of months, but who the eff are they to treat like that.
“Barney’s plans to launch Jay Z’s Shawn Carter watch Collection during a private event on Nov. 20 in NY. I guess Barney’s only respects rappers in custom tailored suits?”<<<< Real talk sandy
$10 per hour, 25 hour work week and living rent free with your moms. It would take him 2 weeks to pay for the belt. That kind of money is not a lot of money.
$349 for a belt tho?! the fugg?!
Now a pair of shoes….
kingstonn says:they do that boolsht to me too. at frigging Aldo at that. I must look like I can’t have a credit card.
Fugging KracKers!
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Right, BUT MY Plastic HAD MY PIC ON IT!!!!
B i did read it and responded , LMAO!!!!! U shoulda Had a pen for her a.s.s
“I guess Barney’s only respects former racist drug dealers turned mediocre rapper in custom tailored suits?”
Fixed it for you!
Was it a black thing, or a age thing?
by Anna on Oct 23, 2013 at 2:02 pm
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Does it matter if he has proper ID, money and is not a minor? Seems like they didn’t bother to check that.
Sorry it happened to him. Juelz probably don’t even shop there.. Probably got the belt from a stylist
Why somebody black gotta do something illegal in order to afford something expensive if they’re not a known being (i.e. “rapper” or baller)
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Thats the Black narrative.
Chris Rock said it best, “the black man gotta fly to get to something the white man can walk to.”
Crackas hate to see a Black person doing better than them shyt makes them so
I used to work @Marshall’s and every year before the holidays they would send a memo specifically telling us ti STOP checking id with cc purchase. They know as long as its approved the cc companies still have to pay.
sososososoo–
did they ask for id? the hell did they take him to custody for when all he would have to do is produce his ID with the same name that’s on the debit card? did he put in his pin? ugh, so many questions!
@MisTaken SEE thats Y IOn Fewl witU!! -> And I like the grout too Matta fack I love it with the large tiles
NO DOY U MUSt like it its yournS Right??!?!?!?! I WAS GIVING U a compliment
Sorry it happened to him. Juelz probably don’t even shop there.. Probably got the belt from a stylist
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JULEZ Probably got it at the SWAP meat and it’s NOT Ebbeen REAL
OutsidetheBox says:
You truly hate covet the Carters don’t you Sandra
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Add to the list:
The Obamas
U shoulda Had a pen for her a.s.s
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Naw bish too late. Tombout it dont look like the picha in the break room. :eyeroll: I wanted to tell her if your ass wasnt so prejudice you prolly wouldnt be here.
But I didnt. I just nodded and smiled. 
Somebody else covets everything Carter tew :giggles:

Tombout it dont look like the picha in the break room

Was it a black thing, or a age thing?
by Anna on Oct 23, 2013 at 2:02 pm
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Does it matter if he has proper ID, money and is not a minor? Seems like they didn’t bother to check that.
Sorry it happened to him. Juelz probably don’t even shop there.. Probably got the belt from a stylist
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Mr.Christian shoulda just ordered him a FEW Mission belts and Been 5 belts sKrong!
If your credit card is signed on the back, a merchant has no right to ask you for an id. Plus they have to accept your card without it. #helpful
MisTaken
The Black Mamba says:
Was it a black thing, or a age thing?
by Anna on Oct 23, 2013 at 2:02 pm
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Does it matter if he has proper ID, money and is not a minor? Seems like they didn’t bother to check that.
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It doesn’t really matter. I too wonder why they didn’t ask for ID. I think the clerk was jealous of this young man.
PhatCakessss :wave:
Anna says:
MisTaken The Black Mamba says:
Was it a black thing, or a age thing?
by Anna on Oct 23, 2013 at 2:02 pm
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Does it matter if he has proper ID, money and is not a minor? Seems like they didn’t bother to check that.
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It doesn’t really matter. I too wonder why they didn’t ask for ID. I think the clerk was jealous of this young man.
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All behind a BELT #ForShame
Anybody else want to take their pants off, and go lay down or nah? I’m schleepy..
Phrozen1der says:Anybody else want to take their pants off, and go lay down or nah?
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WEll Cot DAyum
@Luvn
That was innocent, see I add schleepy on the end..
Phrozen1der says:
Anybody else want to take their pants off, and go lay down or nah? I’m schleepy..

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I thought you’d never ask
Im sure some pants are already off.

Diva says:
Phrozen1der says:
Anybody else want to take their pants off, and go lay down or nah? I’m schleepy..
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I thought you’d never ask
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and THERE It is, BlOOp!
Fudge I need a haircut already
OTBizzle
@DIva
@Luvn
@OTB
Phrozen1der says:
Anybody else want to take their pants off, and go lay down or nah? I’m schleepy..

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@Gelly
Now ya’ll know I hate socks, that’s like feet imprisonment..Wash them whores, and let them breeve… 
@ phro
go drink a Dr. Pepper and sat down somewhere!
Heyyy MIA :wave:
Baby say no barefeet
@Luv I knew it was a compliment bew
I was adding onto the compliment like Tamar saying I like the large tile too 
@Phro That’s like when you tell the young family members you and your significant other are going to go ‘take a nap’…..
I had a little niece tell me “I know what THAT means”
These little kids are getting more and more hip by the minute…
@Kingstonn Already on it..
<—Dr.Pepper with the mystery flavor..
Rapper Trayvon Christian
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:wave: <—-my socks and panties
Phrozen1der says:
Not ery’one can ‘let them whores breeve’ nahmean?
Now ya’ll know I hate socks, that’s like feet imprisonment..Wash them whores, and let them breeve…
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Shyt.
My cousins feet are so jacked, this bish can kick up sparks on a fuggin carpet….
@Ky
You have to start telling them its grown up story time.. “Hickory DICKory..Dock..Your mom sat on my C***” 
Christian saved his money by working extra shifts at his part-time job. He was finally able to purchase the luxury $349 Salvatore Ferragamo belt, which he paid for with a debit card in his name.
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@Ky
@Diva
My cousins feet are so jacked, this bish can kick up sparks on a fuggin carpet….

Luvie
hey my fav e boo
luVn_liFe… says:
My cousins feet are so jacked, this bish can kick up sparks on a fuggin carpet….
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she gots daggers!!!
@Phro
Headed to the Upper Room
Diva says:
luVn_liFe… says:
My cousins feet are so jacked, this bish can kick up sparks on a fuggin carpet….
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she gots daggers!!!
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Sweater gawd
My back itched and I told her to take off her shoes so I could scratch my back…bear to tree style
@ ky
omg, and those are the types who LOVE open toes shoes… regardless of their feet situation.
Divalicous
Fashion maven (OTB)
Taken
how old is the baby he’s adorable 
Hey Ky
We don’t even tell the kids we are taking a nap. My husband hand all the kids to Taken8 like here :armfullofbabies: ya’ll go in your room and watch tv for a little bit.
she think we wrestling and don’t wanna watch the kids
< that heffa be knowing
<cause he a Scorpio like his Diddy
Taken8
TakenToddler
TakenSon
*husband locks the door and turns on R. Kelly song Green Light *
KyCakes says:
Diva says:
luVn_liFe… says:
My cousins feet are so jacked, this bish can kick up sparks on a fuggin carpet….
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she gots daggers!!!
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Sweater gawd
My back itched and I told her to take off her shoes so I could scratch my back…bear to tree style
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BWAhahahahahahha :stop: KY! i gotta pee
My cousins feet are so jacked, this bish can kick up sparks on a fuggin carpet….
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bear to tree style
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BWAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHHAAHHAHAHHAA
I just said tree bark 
this bish can kick up sparks on a fuggin carpet….
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My cousins feet are so jacked, this bish can kick up sparks on a fuggin carpet….
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Ole Yabba Dabba Do foot hoe
Diva
*pulls my pants back up over my belly*
I’m finna go couch shopping *fingers crossed for a sale*
kingstonn says:
@ ky
omg, and those are the types who LOVE open toes shoes… regardless of their feet situation.
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Girl…she is PASSIONATE about her mules and shyt….
I tried to get her a pedi egg and this bish was like
ION need that…
Oh but you do, boo boo
OutsidetheBox says:
bear to tree style
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BWAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHHAAHHAHAHHAA
I just said tree bark 

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I don’t have many more ‘admit one’ passes left for the Upper Room, Jackson…but here I go
@MisTaken

In the Daily News, he said he showed his debit card and signed his name. So he must have said to process it as credit; therefore, the store could ask for ID – which he provided as well.
I disagree with living with momma and buying $350 belts, but if you have money in the account, that is your decision.
When you haven’t done a thing wrong, one minute in jail is too damn long! Someone is getting sued.
He didn’t need that expensive belt anyway
on this site he’s a rapper but in the NYPost he’s a college student. I would think it would be the other way around.
jeniefrumdabloc says:
and dude looks a lil suspect and I’m not talking as in thug, stealing type
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Really though? Smh