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- Outkast. 2,479 votes. Emanating from the heart of Atlanta, Georgia, OutKast revolutionized Southern hip-hop with their unique blend of funk, soul, and futuristic elements.
- André 3000. 2,348 votes. As one-half of the groundbreaking duo Outkast, André 3000, born André Benjamin, consistently pushed boundaries in Southern hip-hop with his eccentric personality, intricate wordplay, and incomparable style.
- Lil Wayne. 2,226 votes. From his humble beginnings with the Hot Boys to becoming the self-proclaimed "Best Rapper Alive," Lil Wayne has consistently raised the bar for Southern rappers.
- J. Cole. 1,754 votes. Fayetteville, North Carolina's J. Cole climbed his way to the top through his heartfelt storytelling and thought-provoking lyrics. Known for his conscious narratives that touch on social issues, personal struggles, and triumphs, Cole's authenticity made him a standout among Southern rappers.
Sep 30, 2021 · Kanye West is the mastermind behind the Yeezy line and Eminem teamed up with Carhartt to release the E13 brand. Lil Wayne established the TRUKFIT brand in 2012. Other famous rappers with fashion lines include Jay-Z, Snoop Dogg, and 50 Cent.
Feb 25, 2024 · 4. Golf Wang. Golf Wang started in 2011 when Tyler, the Creator’ s music career was taking off. Just like the rapper himself, the clothing line has matured over the years by introducing polished pieces like knitted sweaters and footwear while still keeping its edgy spirit through neon, prints and other atypical motifs.
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Post-war hippies and the golden age of disco popularized bootcut flares, but classic straight-legs remained prevalent among young fans of the burgeoning hip-hop scene. The versatile pantsoffered ease of movement and a high degree of versatility, which meant they could be rocked with everything from an era-appropriate knit polo shirt to an opulent f...
As hip-hop evolved as an art form and proliferated around the country, the disco-inspired uniforms that characterized groups like Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five (shouts to Kid Cowboy) and Afrika Bambaataa and the Soulsonic Force (Indian headdresses and all) shifted to reflect the everyday uniform of the kids who were intrinsic to the cultur...
When you say “old-school” hip-hop style, most people will think of one group: Run D.M.C. Their uniform of straight-leg denim, unlaced adidasSuperstars with a popped tongue and Cazal eyewear became the stuff of subcultural legend. On the West Coast, N.W.A. ushered in a more militant era characterized by dark denim with black coaches jackets and snap...
90s hip-hop fashion is arguably one of the most influential aesthetics that is still relevant today. One of its iconic looks was the ripped jeans. They channeled thrash rockers and rap’s evolution as an anti-establishment voice — Chris Rock wore a pair of ripped jeans with “Grape” Jordan Vs on the cover of his second album, Born Suspect. Groups lik...
Hip-hop style in this age was characterized by oversized workwear and plenty of denim. The back art of Mobb Deep’s The Infamous featured baggy light jeans draped over a pair of wheat Timberland boots— a rap classic if ever there was one. New York hip-hop style solidified as a mix of hard-wearing, blue-collar staples and repurposed military and outd...
Hip-hop’s infatuation with all things designer evolved into an obsession with designer jeans. The movement is characterized by denim with intricate back pockets that do the flexing on a wearer’s behalf. True Religion, Antik Denim and Evisu are worn by rappers like Jay-Z (still with a hyphen) and 2 Chainz(still known as Tity Boy). The crunk era of r...
A burgeoning interest in made-in-America goods and items built to last was spurred by the American recession. "Raw denim" was reintroduced at a mass level, with brands like Nudie Jeans, A.P.C., 3sixteen and Iron Heart catering to casual denimheads and blue-handed aficionados alike. It wasn't just side-parted beardos with a penchant for flannel and ...
Denim trends come and go with the modern pace of the fashion industry. For a second, biker jeans from brands like Balmain became all the rage. Next minute, it was all about extremely skinny cuts and super-distressed denim from Saint Laurent. Kanye West’s collaborations with A.P.C. and Virgil Abloh’s collaborations with Levi’s signal that hip-hop ha...
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- Billionaire Boys Club/BBC Ice Cream. Pharrell Williams. Pharrell Williams has a lot on his plate style wise as he was just recently named the new creative director of Louis Vuitton a couple of weeks ago.
- Nike x Travis Scott. Travis Scott. While the sneaker releases are definitely the main focus of Nike and Travis Scott’s partnership, the two do release clothing/apparel to go along with their sneaker releases as well.
- GOLF WANG/GOLF le Fleur. Tyler the Creator. For those that have always wondered the answer to this question, GOLF WANG and GOLF le Fleur are indeed two separate brands with GOLF WANG being devoted to clothing, and GOLF le Fleur mostly focusing on footwear and accessories.
- Wu Wear. Wu-Tang Clan. Having recently relaunched, Wu Wear is a fresh and versatile take on classic streetwear that keeps the 1980s/1990s aesthetic the group is popular for, while still maintaining a modern feel.
Aug 1, 2013 · Rappers like T.I. and Young Jeezy were name-checking Evisu and LL Cool J walked around with one pant leg rolled up. In the '80s, Run DMC and Big Daddy Kane were rocking straight-legged jeans...
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