Whether you realize it or not, a lot of your favorite artists have established something about their image that sets them apart. We compiled a list of 12 gimmicks in Hip Hop that not only actually worked, but became legendary.
MC Hammer’s Parachute Pants
If you we old enough to dance in the early 90’s, you probably owned a pair of these.
Eminem’s Bleached Hair
It wasn’t until his 2000 movie “8Mile” that most fans noticed Slim Shady’s hair is actually brown.
Shock G’s Humpty Hump Nose
Shock G once bragged “In a 69 my Humpty nose will tickle your rear.” This gimmick worked like a charm!
Onyx’s Bald Heads
In late 1992, Onyx had every kid in NYC roaming the streets with baldies.
Kwame’s Polka Dots
Before Kanye, there was Kwame; and his signature polka dotted outfits were quite popular in his day.
NWA’s Jheri Curls
The world’s most dangerous group once had us leaving severe grease stains on our pillow cases!
The Fat Boy’s Weight
Kool Rock Ski of The Fat Boys once said the label would encourage them to eat more to stay fat!
DMX’s Pitbulls
X wasn’t the first to incorporate dogs in his marketing, but he was the best. Who else actually barked?
Kid’s (of Kid & Play) High Top Fade
You know when you get your own cartoon based around your hairstyle, your gimmick was a good one.
Tupac’s Tattoos
You would be hard pressed to name a rapper who was “tatted up” prior to Belly Calls Rappers “Dummies” for Disrespecting Tupac and Biggie. That THUG LIFE tattoo sparked a major trend.
Slick Rick’s Jewelry & Eye Patch
We added both because we kind of figured he needed the eye patch. But only Mr. T had more chains than MC Ricky D!
The Hot Boy’s White Tee’s
Shopping must’ve not been to much of a hassle for the young superstars out of New Orleans. They made White Tee’s the thing in the early 2000’s!
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