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Kanye and Jay-Z kicked off their much-anticipated "Watch The Throne" Tour in October and while the duo continues to drop by a few more cities around the country before the holidays, we've decided to compile a gallery of some of their best sartorial moments spent on stage. We covered memorable looks from Hov's "Best of Both Worlds" Tour all the way to Kanye's most recent performance at the Victoria's Secret fashion show. We even included moments where they both graced the stage in dope 'fits. Click below to check out our gallery of Kanye and Jay-Z's Most Memorable Stage Outfits.
Jay-Z 1999
When: September 1999
Where: Video Music Awards
Complex Says: Let's kick things off with classic Jay back in '99, with the Bulls jersey, repping Kanye's hometown and one of the greatest basketball players ever.
Jay 1999
When: November 1999
Where: Video Music Awards
Complex Says: Another '99 moment from Jay, in a full out denim outfit.
Jay 2004
When: 2004
Where: Best of Both Worlds Tour
Complex Says: Before kicking R. Kelly off the tour, Jay shared the stage with him rocking an angelic look. We know both dudes are far from saints.
Jay Kanye 2005
When: June 2005
Where: Hot97 Summer Jam Concert
Complex Says: Yup, in they white tees.
Kanye 2006
When: February 2006
Where: 48th Grammy Awards
Complex Says: The Grammys is a big night for everyone and Kanye and Jamie Foxx went all out for their live performance of "Gold Digger"—marching band, crazy hats, and all.
Jay 2006
When: February 2006
Where: 48th Grammy Awards
Complex Says: Very few rappers share stages with legends like Paul McCartney. Jay did it in a pimped out white suit. SWAG.
Jay and Kanye 2006
When: October 2006
Where: Power 105.1's Powerhouse Operation Takeover
Complex Says: Here's a perfect example of how you deliver a memorable performance with simple-yet-stylish outfits. Jay looks dope with the fur moto jacket and Kanye's monochromatic moment is clean.
Kanye 2008
When: February 2008
Where: 50th Grammy Awards
Complex Says: This picture says a thousand words. Take a day to clean your room and we're sure a pair of shutter shades will fall out of an all-over print hoodie.
Pastelle 2008
When: November 2008
Where: American Music Awards
Complex Says: We still have hope that Kanye will drop a mens clothing line. We're sure the reviews will be much better than his womenswear collection.
Kanye 2009
When: February 2009
Where: 51st Grammy Awards
Complex Says: Kanye and Estelle performed their hit single, "American Boy" that night with 'Ye on his 808s steez with the mullet. Hate it or love it, no one else can pull it off.
Jay-Z 2009
When: February 2009
Where: 51st Grammy Awards
Complex Says: Classic Jay—with the Oliver Peoples Daddy B shades, leather jacket, white T-shirt and oversized denim.
Jay and Kanye 2009
When: Febuary 2009
Where: 51st Grammy Awards
Complex Says: We let them get in their zone. Jay and Kanye rocked this performance, with assistance from Tip and Maya.
Run This Town 2009
When: September 2009
Where: 9/11 Benefit Concert
Complex Says: '09 was definitely a movement for Jay, Kanye, and their little sister, Rihanna. "All-black-everything, n**** you know my fresh code."
Jay 2009
When: October 2009
Where: MLB World Series
Complex Says: There's no way anyone can hate on Jay's varsity.
Jay and Kanye 2011
When: January 2011
Where: Marquee Nightclub
Complex Says: Jay-Z was on his grown man steez, while Kanye was just hopping off of the Rosewood Movement, going back to rocking Jays and denim jackets. It was a good night.
Kanye 2011
When: February 2011
Where: NBA All-Star Game
Complex Says: Another classic red 'fit. Even with 'Ye's loud clothing, our eyes are fixed on Rihanna and those thighs.
Kanye 2011
When: April 2011
Where: Lollapalooza Chile
Complex Says: The world will never forget the all-red-everything outfits.
Kanye Coachella 2011
When: April 2011
Where: Coachella
Complex Says: Hands down, the most talked about outfit of 2011. Step your shit up, Gaga!
Kanye 2011
When: April 2011
Where: American Idol
Complex Says: Once your eyes hurt from staring at the sexy ass alien that is Katy Perry, you'll see Kanye killed it again (we're not talking about the fur, PETA!).
Watch the throne
When: November 2011
Where: Watch The Throne Tour
Complex Says: Kanye and Jay-Z have been wearing custom tees by Givenchy with the same artwork from their album inserts.
kanye kilt
When: November 2011
Where: Watch The Throne Tour
Complex Says: Kanye's best known for trying something different, trying something new. This leather kilt has been Yeezy's staple on the tour, so will this trend catch on? The jury's still out on the tall tee x skirt combo, but we doubt it will be hot in the streets. Props to Kanye for being fearless when it comes to fashion, though.
Kanye 2011
When: November 2011
Where: Victoria's Secret Fashion Show
Complex Says: Of course Kanye rocked a jacket from the Versace x H&M collaboration before it dropped in stores. And of course, these jackets are going from $300 to $800 on eBay now.
