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—no...