When Rappers Trade Bars for Balenciaga : Rappers Start Dressin’ Like They Lost a Bet #TalkinOuttaTurn

 

Yo, is it just me or do rappers start fallin’ off when they switch up their whole vibe to become fashion icons? Like, we was rockin’ with Meek Mill heavy when he was fresh off them nappy braids, low cut ceaser, joggin’ suits and them classic leather joints. He had that Philly grit—jeans, tee, leather jacket, and some Timbs. That was the look. That was the energy.

Then boom—tight Gucci jeans with the snake on it? Scare work. We ain’t look to Philly for designer, we looked for that thoroughbred street look. Same goes for Lil Baby. He came in with that raw Atlanta flavor, now he out here in bell bottoms and baddie shorts showin’ off thigh tatts. Ain’t sayin’ it’s bad if it’s done right, but some of these fits be OD sus (No disrespect to LGBTQ).

It’s like once they get a taste of that high fashion life, the music start takin’ a backseat. They stylin’ for Paris but forgettin’ the block that made ‘em. If you gon’ switch it up, at least make it streetwear that speaks to your story—not that euro trash they tryna push on us.

And yo, the music ain’t even bad—it’s just the look don’t match the sound no more. You rappin’ about the trenches but dressin’ like you just left a runway in Milan. Your stylist gotta know what works for your brand, your story, your PR. Not everything expensive is fly.

Also, what’s up with this red dress trend among the fellas? Like, we get it—fashion is expression, but some of these moves feel more like confusion than evolution. There’s a line between pushing boundaries and losin’ your core.

Bottom line: if you came from the streets, don’t forget the streets. Elevate, sure. But don’t alienate. Either bring that passion back to the music or build a streetwear line that reps your roots. ‘Cause right now, some of y’all look like y’all talkin’ outta turn.

42 Dugg said it loud—street drip kill designer every time.

Y’all out here spendin’ bands just to look goofy in runway fits. Meanwhile, Dugg pull up in a Nike tech, Amiris, and white Forces, and still out-flyin’ half the game.

Designer don’t make you wavy—your sauce do.

Ain’t nothin’ wrong with keepin’ it hood, keepin’ it real. Some of these rappers be lookin’ like mannequins in them fashion week fits. Dugg just remind us: style ain’t bought, it’s taught.