Vibe Magazine

Editorial Illustration of Katt Williams wearing a dark suit and hat, standing in front of a stylized pink and white background with eye motifs. Each eye contains a figure Stylized Black Portraits by NYC illustrator Pope Phoenix for Vibe Magazine 2024
Editorial Illustrated portrait of Megan Thee Stallion with an elongated tongue, pink and black color scheme, abstract background. Stylized Black Portraits by NYC illustrator Pope Phoenix for Vibe Magazine 2024
Editorial illustration of Sean Diddy Combs wearing a prison suit, in hands in cuffs. Background features prison bars and an eye design, all in pink and black tones. Stylized Black Portraits by NYC illustrator Pope Phoenix for Vibe Magazine 2024

Land of the blacks

Artwork featuring half of a woman's face overlaid with historical map, labeled "Land of the Blacks" and associated with "Black Gotham" hosted by the Oculus Stylized Black Portraits by NYC illustrator Pope Phoenix
Portrait illustration featuring a woman's face merged with a historical "Land of the Blacks" map, created for Black Gotham exhibit at the Oculus. By NYC illustrator Pope Phoenix.
Digital portrait artwork merges female face with historical "Land of the Blacks" map overlay | Black Gotham Experience exhibition at NYC Oculus | Contemporary Black portraiture by Pope Phoenix, NYC-based digital illustrator
Digital artist Pope Phoenix creates portraits blending historical maps with modern faces | Featured at NYC Oculus Black Gotham Experience | Specializing in African American portraiture and cultural heritage art through digital media
Digital artist Pope Phoenix merges historical maps with modern portraiture | Featured at NYC Oculus Black Gotham Experience | African American cultural heritage art through digital media

OKAYPLAYer

Editorial Illustration of Megan Thee Stallion rapping with social media icons like TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter surrounding her, along with hearts and paper planes. Stylized Black Portraits by NYC illustrator Pope Phoenix
Editorial Illustration of Africa drying up in the heat and drowning by rainfall. Stylized world map with orange continents, purple digital overlay, Muted mics and Sleep icons. Stylized Black Portraits by NYC illustrator Pope Phoenix
Editorial Illustration of MF DOOM, Method Man, and LL COOL J, battling Ultron like robots foes in a dynamic, comic book scene. Stylized Black Portraits by NYC illustrator Pope Phoenix OKAYPLAYER 2022
Abstract Editorial Illustration of a rapper with a microphone, wearing a hat and sunglasses, repeated in a spiral pattern against a vibrant background. Stylized Black Portraits by NYC illustrator Pope Phoenix OKAYPLAYER 2022
Abstract Editorial illustration of a person with closed eyes, surrounded by two large hands holding medicinal herbs. The background is a vibrant purple with glowing particles. Stylized Black Portraits by NYC illustrator Pope Phoenix OKAYPLAYER 2022
Editorial Illustration of a man in a blue jacket holding a record, with a spotlight highlighting him and a shadow behind. Stylized Black Portraits by NYC illustrator Pope Phoenix 2022
Illustration of two musicians performing on stage, one singing and the other signing. The background has a concert atmosphere with lights and audience hands raised in the foreground. Stylized Black Portraits by NYC illustrator Pope Phoenix OKAYPLAYER
Editorial Illustration of the couple from GET OUT embracing while the man has his brain stolen, framed by blue decorative border featuring trees and animals. Stylized Black Portraits by NYC illustrator Pope Phoenix OKAYPLAYER
Comic-style Editorial illustration of A Tribe Called Quest and De La Soul fighting. One uses a shield to deflect and the other emits beams from their eyes like Avengers vs X-men. Stylized Black Portraits by NYC illustrator Pope Phoenix OKAYPLAYER
Abstract Editorial illustration of a DJ with multiple arms, holding vinyl records and a microphone, wearing a red headband, surrounded by vibrant circular and soundwave patterns. Stylized Black Portraits by NYC illustrator Pope Phoenix OKAYPLAYER

The New yawker

Illustration of six diverse people looking down, forming a circle, withfireworks New Years Eve on "The New Yawker" magazine cover, dated January 10, 2025. Cartoon style, vibrant colors. Stylized Black Portraits by NYC illustrator Pope Phoenix
Illustration of a person in a blue puffer jacket and yellow boots standing in snow on a cover titled 'The New Yawker.' Stylized Black Portraits by NYC illustrator Pope Phoenix 2024
Illustrated cover of The New Yawker featuring Kendrick Lamar with abstract red, blue, and white background. Stylized Black Portraits by NYC illustrator Pope Phoenix February 2025
Illustrated magazine cover titled 'The New Yawker' featuring a stylishly drawn woman in a headscarf and large hoop earrings on a purple background, dated March 10, 2025, Stylized Black Portraits by NYC illustrator Pope Phoenix

behind the beats

Editorial illustration Juelz Santana in streetwear pointing towards the viewer, surrounded by abstract figures. Dip Set, Behind the Beats, OKAYPLAYER. Stylized Black Portraits by NYC illustrator Pope Phoenix
Illustration of Drakeo in front of a crowd with glowing eyes, wearing a green outfit and hat, against a red and black background. Stylized Black Portraits by NYC illustrator Pope Phoenix OKAYPLAYER Behind the Beats
Editorial Illustration of Mos Def face with a focus on the eyes which feature turntables, nose, and eyebrows, set against a dark background. Stylized Black Portraits by NYC illustrator Pope Phoenix OKAYPLAYER Behind the Beats
Editorial Illustration of Bobby Smurda with stylized comic-like rendering, showing expressive gestures and facial expressions. Stylized Black Portraits by NYC illustrator Pope Phoenix OKAYPLAYER Behind the Beats
Editorial Illustration of a revolver's cylinder with Kendrick Lamar's face visible among the bullet slots, on a red background. Stylized Black Portraits by NYC illustrator Pope Phoenix OKAYPLAYER Behind the Beats
Illustration of a Nas in a gray coat with a large gold medallion, against a red background. Beside him, a gold trophy with three figures holds a globe labeled "World Is Yours" glowing in pink. Stylized Black Portraits by NYC illustrator Pope Phoenix
Abstract Editorial illustration of Griselda with black bars over eyes, wearing gold chains, on a red background. Stylized Black Portraits by NYC illustrator Pope Phoenix OKAYPLAYER Behind the Beats

essence magazine

Magazine page featuring an illustration of a woman and text "The Future 10: Black Women in Tech." Stylized Black Portraits by NYC illustrator Pope Phoenix ESSENCE MAGAZINE
Illustration of a woman’s face with an abstract digital circuit design in shades of blue. "The Future 10: Black Women in Tech." Stylized Black Portraits by NYC illustrator Pope Phoenix ESSENCE MAGAZINE
Stylized illustration of a person with glasses, hoop earrings, and a mole on the cheek, colored in shades of blue. "The Future 10: Black Women in Tech." Stylized Black Portraits by NYC illustrator Pope Phoenix ESSENCE MAGAZINE
Illustration of a smiling person with hoop earrings and styled hair. "The Future 10: Black Women in Tech." Stylized Black Portraits by NYC illustrator Pope Phoenix ESSENCE MAGAZINE
Illustration of a smiling person with curly hair and glasses, in shades of blue. "The Future 10: Black Women in Tech." Stylized Black Portraits by NYC illustrator Pope Phoenix ESSENCE MAGAZINE
Blue-toned illustration of a smiling person with curly hair "The Future 10: Black Women in Tech." Stylized Black Portraits by NYC illustrator Pope Phoenix ESSENCE MAGAZINE