Greg “Olskool Ice-Gre” Lewis
Greg “Olskool Ice-Gre” Lewis is an author, speaker, artist, and entertainment visionary known for turning ambition into action. As founder and CEO of Honest Management LLC, he’s helped shape the careers of countless artists and continues to redefine the boundaries of Hip Hop culture.
A Chicago native and Jackson State University alumnus, Olskool has worked behind the scenes and on stage — from serving as G.O.O.D. Music’s first A&R under Kanye West, developing artists like Big Sean, to co-founding the pioneering group Abstract Mindstate. His creative journey spans work with legends like Mobb Deep, Raekwon, Ol’ Dirty Bastard, Tha Alkaholiks, and many more.
In recent years, Olskool has championed the recognition of Adult Contemporary Hip Hop (ACH) — a genre he introduced over two decades ago. His proposal to award shows and institutions like the Hollywood Independent Music Awards led to ACH becoming an officially recognized category in 2023, marking a milestone in Hip Hop’s evolution.
Beyond music, Olskool is a published author of “I Refuse to Quit! The Autobiography of a Dreamer” and creator of the YouTube series “An Honest Minute.” His latest projects include Abstract Mindstate’s album “The Art Project” (produced by Young RJ of Slum Village) and the documentary “We Paid, Let Us In! The Legend of Abstract Mindstate”, now streaming on MusicDocumentariesTV (Roku).