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Hip-hop Costumes & Props

Today I will look at various hip-hop magazine covers and focus on the artists' clothing and props. This may incorporate jewelry, shoes, accessories, and anything else that covers are placing emphasis on. 



On the cover above, Lauryn Hill's shirt is coordinated with the light yellow background color. She wears minimal jewelry of earrings, a ring, and a bracelet. I noticed that her dark lipstick and makeup help accentuate her natural features. 



On this cover, there are not many props besides Travis Scott's, jewelry. His chains draw the most attention, while his rings are not as visible. The pink background places all of the attention on him and his serious demeanor. Though his jewelry are his main props, they do not divert the attention from his face.



For the magazine cover above, Meek Mill's various chains draw the most attention. He is wearing a watch on the hand with which he is grabbing his chains, which places emphasis on both accessories. Meek Mill is shirtless, allowing his tattoos to capture the audience's attention. The background is light gray, allowing Meek to be the main focus. 



The coordination on the magazine cover above is my favorite. The red and beige jacket contrasts with her beige beanie and the two red fonts on the cover. She wears gold earrings to accentuate the beige in her outfit. Missy Elliot's large ring matches her watch, both of which attract attention. Even her silver nail polish create a contrast with two of her accessories. Lastly, her eyeshadow shade resembles her lipstick color, tying the look altogether. 


As I was doing my research on different covers, I noticed that it was more difficult to find female artists on the covers in the midst of many male artists. It is for this reason that I look forward to featuring a female model because I want to empower women in this genre that is dominated my men.


Sources

https://www.bet.com/music/photos/2016/01/vibe-magazine-s-best-r-b-diva-covers.html

https://www.xxlmag.com/travis-scott-xxl-magazine-winter-2016-issue/

https://www.xxlmag.com/meek-mill-covers-xxl-magazine-fall-2018-issue/

https://www.xxlmag.com/missy-elliott-elle-magazine-cover/

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