![]() ![]() ![]() Now, the duo sees that young artists seem less inclined to forge their own paths, hindering the creative process of making music. ![]() Even Dupri’s distinctive nose ring and shaved eyebrows were mimicked by fans at one point. You had kids who would wear the exact baggy FUBU or Karl Kani jeans, maybe backward, as their favorite artist. In today’s version of Hip Hop, Kani and Dupri are seeing few artists being emulated to the extent they were in the 90s. TLC’s Left-Eye wore a condom over her eye for most of her on-stage performances, and to Dupri, that was an act that pushed boundaries and showcased the true essence of hip hop – an audacity he believes is missing in today’s landscape. “You don’t wake up in the morning and say, let me put my clothes on backwards, but the fact that we were doing rap, it felt like it was a comfort zone and that we could get away with anything.” Dupri encourages aspiring artists to reconnect with their creativity, rather than seeking validation solely through social media metrics. As music and fashion have evolved, their unwavering love remains at the core of their artistry.Īccording to Dupri, amidst the 50th-anniversary celebrations, many seem to be going through the motions without truly honoring hip hop: “What are you doing to show what hip hop did to you? Hip hop made me tell two kids from Atlanta to put their clothes on backward,” he declares. Black people have always been the blueprint of cool, and Kani and Dupri have successfully capitalized on this. The iconic duo acknowledges that hip hop is the most listened-to genre globally, with even European fashion houses now imitating the baggy 90s aesthetic. “Kris Kross is remembered just as much for ‘Jump’ as the backward jeans,” Kani reflects. Sporting a classic all-gray look that exuded “I love hip hop,” Dupri embodied the spirit of the culture.įor Kani and Dupri, fashion and hip hop are united by the element of rebellion. In honor of this major moment, Dupri tapped Kani to dress him in a head-to-toe Karl Kani ensemble. Last week during the ESSENCE Festival of Culture in New Orleans, Dupri led a celebration of the 50 years of hip hop at the Superdome, which brought out icons like Big Boi, T.I., Ludacris, Gucci Mane, and Lil Jon. In honor of the 50th anniversary of hip hop, rapper and music mogul, Jermaine Dupri, and the Godfather of Urbanwear, Karl Kani, spoke with ESSENCE about their thoughts on the future of hip hop and fashion, their love for the genre, and offer advice to aspiring artists who aim to follow in their footsteps. In the 80s and 90s, hip hop became intricately intertwined with fashion, creating a powerful bond that would be recognized and celebrated for decades. In the grand scope of things, the genre is still young and has much more to offer. Born on the streets of the Bronx, New York, the journey of Hip Hop has been nothing short of captivating. In the last 50 years, hip hop has revolutionized communities and mindsets, inspiring us all to fearlessly pursue our passions. ![]()
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