The publication covers hip hop culture, focusing on music, photography, and style.

After leaving Harris in 2009, he launched Respect with the help of Kris Ex, Paul Scirecalabrisotto, and Sally Berman.

[1] Each issue of Respect features interviews with popular hip hop artists.

The magazine also focuses on photographers with a special interest in hip hop, such as Jonathan Mannion, Albert Watson, and Mike Miller.

[2] Datwon Thomas, editor-in-chief of VIBE Magazine, was also a past EIC of Respect.