20 Ways Today's Rappers Dress Differently Than in the '90s

Rappers are the new rockstars.

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Without a doubt, Hip-hop style has changed since the '90s. For all of today's callbacks to the classic styles that ruled the scene 20 years ago, today's rappers definitely look differently than they did back in the heydays of Tupac and Biggie.

Sure things like bucket hats, timbs, and lightwash denim are as big now as they ever were, but there's a new layer of fashion awareness that's affected rappers across the genre—making hip-hop one of fashion's most exciting new frontiers. From the designers catering to and honoring the music that's propelled Jordans and Timbs into the forefront of fashion, to the rappers that are sitting front row (or in Kanye West's case, showing) at fashion week, rappers have a completely different relationship with fahsion. 

Before you jump in the comments complaining about how these things are still relevant now, take a second to realize that—while much of the '90s has returned to our collective closets—you're definitely not seeing dudes dressed like this on the regular rap radar. Take deep breath and jump into the Wayback machine, these are 20 Ways Today's Rappers Dress Differently Than in the 90's.

Fitted Is Better than Baggy

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High Fashion Kicks Give the Jumpman a Run for His Money

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“All Black Everything” Was a West Coast Niche

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Skater Style Isn't Just for Skaters

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Dad Caps Are as Cool as Fitteds

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Trainers Go Toe-to-Toe With Jordans and Timbs

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Guys Shop in the Women's Section

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Streetwear Is an Industry

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Beads Replaced Gold Chains

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Grills Prove Jewelry Isn't Just About Chains and Rings

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High Fashion Doesn't Have to Be Ostentatious

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Loud Patterns Aren't Always Preferred

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Sweatpants Aren't Just for Lounging in the Studio

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Soccer Isn't Just Some Random Sport from Europe

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Pink's Not Just for Girls

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Preppy Rappers Didn't Exist in the '90s

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Retro Wasn't “Retro” Yet

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Suited and Booted

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Camo Print is Far More than Surplus Store

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Fashion Aspires to Fit in With Hip-Hop

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