Hip Hop’s Most Stylish Newcomers
Individuality is what makes this select group stand out.
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Kendrick Lamar - It’s no secret that fashion and music go hand in hand. From stateside to across the pond, hip hop’s new crop of artists are stirring chatter with their cutting-edge style. Individuality is what makes this select group of ten stand out, on and off the mic. “Keeping it as original as possible is something I’ve taken pride in myself for doing since getting into this business,” the Compton rapper recently told GQ. Kendrick’s triple-part fade and cool Cali style hit just as hard as his lyrics. By: Metanoya Z. Webb (Photo: Interscope Records)
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Dominic Lord - Not fitting the mold of a typical hip hop artist, the unconventional Harlem rapper has a close relationship with high fashion and fine art, as illustrated by his debut EP entitled Fashion Show. (Photo: Ben Gabbe/Getty Images)
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A$AP Rocky - The pretty Harlem emcee is evolving into a respected style authority. A$AP Rocky walked the Hood Air runway during NYFW, posed in designer menswear for Mr. Porter and was tapped by Alexander Wang to appear in a video promo for his Spring 2013 collection. Need we say more? (Photo: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
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Trinidad James - Tie-dye, polka dots and juxtaposing prints in wacky colorways is how Atlanta rapper Trinidad James keeps our attention.(Photo: Aaron Davidson/Getty Images)
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Meek Mill - The clean-cut platinum-selling recording artist from Philly likes his threads just as sharp as his punch lines. You’re bound to find him kickin’ it in diamond encrusted gold and Alexander Wang. (Photo: Brad Barket/Getty Images for BET's Rip The Runway)
Photo By Photo: Brad Barket/Getty Images for BET's Rip the Runway
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