About Us
Everything you need to know about Pick Up A Kane.
Pick Up A Kane started with a hashtag — but it grew into a movement.
Back in 2022, Karl, a dedicated Nupe and lover of Kane culture, noticed that brothers were occasionally tagging their content with #PickUpAKane, but the momentum behind Kane work was fading. The tradition wasn’t gone, but it was slipping. So Karl did what true preservers of culture do — he took initiative.
Using years of personally archived Kane content, Karl launched the @pickupakane Instagram page to shine a consistent spotlight on the art of wrapping, spinning, bopping, and strolling. It quickly became a hub for both old heads and new initiates alike — a digital home for the craft and the culture. The account grew organically, fueled by content, connection, and the love of the Kane.
While the hashtag itself had been circulating since as early as 2016, Karl built a standalone platform that brought new life to it — a space with structure, purpose, and visibility. His intent was never to claim the hashtag’s creation, but to carry forward its message in a way that honored the art and those who loved it.
As the page expanded, Karl connected with two other heavyweights in the Kane community — Master Splinter, whose unmatched spinning technique set a new bar, and Master Kuiet, whose signature bop style represented the roots of the culture. They met through mutual admiration and eventually formed a brotherhood through their shared passion for the craft.
PUAK isn’t just a brand. It’s a resurgence.
A mission to preserve, teach, and uplift the soul of Kane work.
Karl - The Visionary
Founder of Pick Up A Kane | Lead Wrapper
Karl is the spark behind the fire. Armed with a deep archive of Kane content and a love for the art, he started @pickupakane to spotlight what was getting lost — the work. With his dedication, the page evolved from a simple feed into a thriving community that revived interest in Kane culture. Now, with a growing team and movement behind him, Karl is helping lead a modern-day Kane renaissance.
“It started with a hashtag. It became a movement. PUAK is about making sure the legacy never gets left behind.”
@Krazy_kanez
Tre' - Master Sp1inter
Lead Instructor | Kane Twirl Specialist
Sp1inter is artistry in motion. His style is sharp, clean, and almost hypnotic — a perfect blend of form, flow, and finesse. As one of the most respected twirlers in the PUAK movement, he brings more than just performance — he brings precision. His instructional guidance and video presence help elevate Kane work from something flashy to something foundational. Whether you’re a beginner or advanced, learning from Sp1inter is like learning from the blueprint.
“Kane work is muscle memory, but it’s also soul. I teach moves — but I also teach mindset.”
@M_sp1inter
Twiggs - Master Kuiet
Event Organizer | Bop Specialist
Kuiet is style personified. Known for his signature bops and commanding presence, he brings an unapologetic old-school energy that commands respect. While trends have shifted, Kuiet stayed rooted in the essence of Kane work — the kind passed down, not just passed around. His mission is clear: bring back the soul of the stroll and remind Nupes of their rhythm, history, and power. His leadership in PUAK ensures that the feel of the culture never gets lost in the flash.
“It’s more than movement — it’s memory. My job is to make sure we never forget where this came from.”
@M_kuiet
Mission
To restore Kane culture.
To elevate what it means to twirl, wrap, bop, and stroll.
To reclaim an art form passed from brother to brother, hand to hand.
Through workshops, competitions, curated content, and community-building, PUAK ensures that Kane work doesn’t just survive — it thrives.
This is more than a trend.
This is our tradition.