by Willie Perdomo. In September 2016, prior to the premiere of the Netflix original series Luke Cage, Dapper Dan was featured in part of the "Street Level Hero" digital social video series to discuss Luke Cage, which is set in Harlem. He subsequently appeared in two episodes of the series, one in the first season and one in the second, playing himself. In November 2017, he appeared in a segment on Conan for Conan O'Brien's stay at the Apollo Theater in which he styled the talk show host. Day's memoir was published by Random House in 2019. Sony Pictures has already bought the rights to a film adaptation, with comedian Jerrod Carmichael attached as screenwriter and producer. Day will serve as executive producer of the film. Spanish singer, Rosalía, referenced Mr. Dan in the track, 'Combi Versace', from her third studio album, MOTOMAMI. Personal life Dapper Dan's first racial experience was hearing his parents talk about how the structure of white society was affecting them. Dan has had eight children with seven women: William Long, Daniel Day Jr., Danique Day, Aisha Day, Danielle Day, Malik Day, Tiffany White and Jelani Day, who is the brand manager for his father. See also Hip hop fashion References External links Living people 1944 births People from Harlem Haberdashers African-American fashion designers American fashion designers 21st-century African-American people 20th-century African-American people