When it comes to rap artists, it can be hard to separate bad style from good style. The line overlaps way too much. Someone with bad style–think Rick Ross or Snoop Dogg–can push it far enough that the line between ridiculous and genius leans more toward the latter.
Artists who don’t have the genius but just have bad style either lack originality or their execution is off. Because in this industry, it’s not about what you wear but how you wear it. And they definitely need a trip to the swagger coach.
With that, here are my thoughts on some of the worst-dressed rappers out there.
Shirtless men with a lot of tattoos: I feel like I could devote an entire post to rappers’ bad tattoos (For starters, I would call Gucci Mane’s facial tattoo of an ice cream cone a poor choice), but I’ll try to limit myself. Lil’ Wayne, Wiz Khalifa, and Jim Jones all make the mistake of confusing a couple of tattooed sleeves and an inked torso for a shirt. Yes, they are all pretty ripped, but the look has become a copycat trend, and a regrettable one at that.
Foxy Brown: I’m all in favor of a little cleavage but nipple is best left to the bedroom. Foxy clearly feels differently though, because in every photo of this girl her boobies are falling out. But I do have to hand it to her, Ms. Foxy Brown definitely has some chutzpah.
Bizarre of D12: Bizarre serves as inspiration to all men who might be carrying a little extra paunch around the middle. Instead of hiding his rotund belly, Bizarre chose to embrace it with one of the least flattering tattoos ever inked. And for all those guys worried about a little balding, take a cue from Bizarre and cover it up with a frilly shower cap.
Nick Cannon: It’s not that his style is so bad, it’s that’s it is so ‘mehh’. Somehow, whether Nick Cannon is wearing a suit and tie or a hoodie and jeans, he manages to look like an overgrown boy. That this strange photos of him and Mariah belongs on awkwardfamilyphotos.com does nothing to help his cred.
Mickey Avalon: Call me traditional, but I just can’t get behind a man who wears eyeliner on a regular basis. Also, the hand constantly cupping his balls is just a little off-putting.
Eminem: Can someone please tell Eminem that the do rag look is over? And can’t the man smile once in a while!
Cam’ron: I just can’t help but feel for those cute little animals that were dyed pink and made into trim on Cam’ron’s hoodie. He’s a good looking man and, as a New Yorker I appreciate the Yankees hats, but as a woman I have to say that those baggy sweatshirts and jeans do nothing to flatter his figure.
Artists who don’t have the genius but just have bad style either lack originality or their execution is off. Because in this industry, it’s not about what you wear but how you wear it. And they definitely need a trip to the swagger coach.
Shirtless men with a lot of tattoos: I feel like I could devote an entire post to rappers’ bad tattoos (For starters, I would call Gucci Mane’s facial tattoo of an ice cream cone a poor choice), but I’ll try to limit myself. Lil’ Wayne, Wiz Khalifa, and Jim Jones all make the mistake of confusing a couple of tattooed sleeves and an inked torso for a shirt. Yes, they are all pretty ripped, but the look has become a copycat trend, and a regrettable one at that.
Foxy Brown: I’m all in favor of a little cleavage but nipple is best left to the bedroom. Foxy clearly feels differently though, because in every photo of this girl her boobies are falling out. But I do have to hand it to her, Ms. Foxy Brown definitely has some chutzpah.
Bizarre of D12: Bizarre serves as inspiration to all men who might be carrying a little extra paunch around the middle. Instead of hiding his rotund belly, Bizarre chose to embrace it with one of the least flattering tattoos ever inked. And for all those guys worried about a little balding, take a cue from Bizarre and cover it up with a frilly shower cap.
Nick Cannon: It’s not that his style is so bad, it’s that’s it is so ‘mehh’. Somehow, whether Nick Cannon is wearing a suit and tie or a hoodie and jeans, he manages to look like an overgrown boy. That this strange photos of him and Mariah belongs on awkwardfamilyphotos.com does nothing to help his cred.
Mickey Avalon: Call me traditional, but I just can’t get behind a man who wears eyeliner on a regular basis. Also, the hand constantly cupping his balls is just a little off-putting.
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Eminem: Can someone please tell Eminem that the do rag look is over? And can’t the man smile once in a while!
Cam’ron: I just can’t help but feel for those cute little animals that were dyed pink and made into trim on Cam’ron’s hoodie. He’s a good looking man and, as a New Yorker I appreciate the Yankees hats, but as a woman I have to say that those baggy sweatshirts and jeans do nothing to flatter his figure.
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