10/26/2026
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we’re spotlighting Sam Miller a survivor whose story is defined not by the battles faced, but by the passion, perseverance, and purpose found along the way.
Born in Jamaica, raised in New York, and now rooted in Colorado, Sam 876 is a musician, artist, hat shaper, and creative whose journey is anything but ordinary.
After a breast cancer diagnosis, Sam traded the fast pace of city life for the mountains of Colorado, seeking peace, connection, and a new perspective. Along the way, Sam discovered the art of hat shaping, adding another dimension to a creative spirit already fueled by hip-hop, reggae, and R&B.
For this episode, Sam and Justin Great came together to create a one-of-a-kind hat that embodies that spirit. Black beaver felt shaped into a classic Western silhouette, accented with gold and silver chains, bold red and black feathers, and a red bandana tying it all together. Every detail a reflection of Sam’s individuality, influences, and unapologetic self-expression.
Through life’s highs and lows, Sam’s story reminds us that purpose isn’t always something we find. Sometimes it’s something we create through everything we’ve overcome.
A survivor. An artist. An original.
