Raymond Long (@mrmattture)

“Hard work is a part of a man’s DNA” ~Mr. Matture Raymond Long, the oldest of 5 children and father of two, was born and raised on the sometimes tough streets of Fort Worth, Texas. At an early age he’s always taken risks and tried new things. He’s worked as a licensed barber, licensed fork lift operator, and truck driver in and around the Arlington Texas area. In his opinion, he’s lived a pretty average life, not much different from many of the people he grew up with. However two years ago he “tried” something he had never tried before. He wouldn’t necessarily consider it a risk, but definitely something that he had never done before. He bought his first suit. He felt pretty handsome in it so he took a picture of himself posted it on social media. Little did he know that small gesture would be the beginning of a whole new career and a whirlwind of opportunities! HOW IT ALL BEGAN: “I went viral and had no idea what that meant“ ~Mr. Matture