25 Style Risks Rappers Influenced Us to Try Out

Some of hip-hop's best decided to give these style risks a try and influenced their followers to try the same.

Not Available Lead
Complex Original

Image via Complex Original

Not Available Lead

Even though fame and fortune generally separate us from rappers, we can still relate to them in many ways—we see a lot ourselves in the biggest rappers, or at least try to. Even though the chasm between us normals and rapprs is huge, one way we try to bridge the gap is looking at certain style risks they take and become confident in taking these ourselves.

These rappers weren't the first to rock Coogi sweaters or Versace silks and make it look dope, but they were the first to introduce it to us in a  way that made us think, "Oh shit, maybe I should do that." Sometimes they were dope, sometimes they weren't. But boy, did we give it the ol' college try. Remember when you took a walk on the wild side with 25 Style Risks Rappers Influenced Us to Try Out.

RELATED: 20 Outfits Only Rappers Should Attempt
RELATED: How to Dress Like Your Favorite Rapper at Struggle Prices
RELATED: Style Risks to Take This Spring

Shutter Shades

Not Available Interstitial

Fitteds and "Button Ups"

Not Available Interstitial

Band-Aids

Not Available Interstitial

"Iced Out" Grills

Not Available Interstitial

Skater Style

Not Available Interstitial

Urban Dandy

Not Available Interstitial

Coogi Sweaters

Not Available Interstitial

Snakeskin Snapbacks

Not Available Interstitial

Crew Kits

Not Available Interstitial

Versace Silks

Not Available Interstitial

Bright Windbreakers

Not Available Interstitial

Denim Overalls

Not Available Interstitial

Bleached Hair

Not Available Interstitial

Dapper Dan Kits

Not Available Interstitial

All Leather Everything

Not Available Interstitial

Bandanas

Not Available Interstitial

Throwback Jerseys

Not Available Interstitial

Sunglasses Indoors

Not Available Interstitial

Adidas Tracksuits and Laceless Superstars

Not Available Interstitial

All-Over Print Hoodies

Not Available Interstitial

Pink Clothing

Not Available Interstitial

Skinny Jeans

Not Available Interstitial

Mixing High-End With Streetwear

Not Available Interstitial

Gang-Related Gear

Not Available Interstitial

Polo

Not Available Interstitial

Latest in Style