The rap video has been around since the early '80s, and in its 30-plus years of existence has seen a wild transformation creatively. Technology has a bit to do with that, as well as the concepts that artists and directors have thought up to deliver something visually satiating for the viewers.
Even with the creative expansion, a number of rappers these days seemed to have settled on a set of unwritten guidelines for making a video. Sometimes, it almost feels like you're watching the same video, just with a different artist. Whether it's cracking a bottle of champagne, throwing racks in the strip club, or lighting up some reefer, rappers can get pretty predictable in front of a camera. These are the 15 Worst Rap Video Clichés (in GIF Form).
Countless video girls.
Cooking copious amounts of drugs.
Blowing money.
Showing off bling.
Popping champagne.
Brandishing guns.
Random cameos from athletes and actors.
Dance choreography.
Rapping in a jail cell.
Smoking weed.
Their whole crew standing in the street.
Visiting a strip club.
Fancy cars that aren't being driven.
An impromptu pool party.
Rapping in the booth.
