Keeping a fresh look is essential to any rapper’s bravado. Well, not always. But in most cases, MCs tend to sport a fresh look from head to toe. Most would agree that this isn’t possible without a proper haircut.
Men will tell you that few feelings compare to walking out a barber’s chair after grabbing a customary bi-weekly caesar. For the record, women also appreciate a well groomed fellow.
Throughout the years, rappers like Diddy have consistently spoken on the importance of keeping your hairline in tact — while clowning those that fall victim to struggle barber. Other artists have created staple looks based around their hair, a la Nas and his go-to tapered fade.
That and more can be seen in a gallery of your favorite Hip-Hop figures getting cleaned up below. Caution, some decisions are more risqué than others. Enjoy.
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Big Daddy Kane
The legendary MC consistently kept it thorough with the box and parts. How can you be mad at that?
Nas
It’s a wonder that the barber didn’t push Esco’s line back due to a contact high.
Childish Gambino
Here’s to hoping that this blow-out led to a trim.
Papoose
Pap has to explain the science behind this one, because we can’t even begin to understand how this worked.
Diddy
This focus made him a millionaire, or so we assume.
DJ Khaled
We assume that Khaled screamed “We the best!,” the entire time.
Pharrell Williams
Historically, the only time Skateboard P has looked any older than 25 has been when he let his hair grow. As you can see, this rarely happens.
Ludacris
Luda always had a strange affinity for mutton chops. We don’t, of course, but to each his own.
Kanye West
This flick dates back to Yeezy’s days of getting parts. That was long before the Givenchy.
Pimp C
We suspect that the trill one was schooling someone to the game the entire time. R.I.P. Chad Butler.
