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Rihanna On Her Son Wearing Pink & Florals: “Fluidity In Fashion Is Best”

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Much like his parents, Rihanna and A$AP Rocky’s son is well on his way to becoming a “Fashion Killa.” The young one’s mother has been designing her own Fenty products and putting together show-stopping outfits for years. His father is also a well-known style icon and has never been one to shy away from mixing women’s clothing into his wardrobe. In fact, he even once described wearing pieces intended for the opposite sex as “punk.”

NEWRihanna and A$AP Rocky depart Pastis Restaurant on January 28, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Gotham/GC Images)

At the same time, the “Rude Boy” hitmaker’s looks – although often sexy in nature – incorporate masculine pieces like graphic tees, jerseys, and baggy pants frequently. Their little one is just 9 months old. Still, they’re already passing off everything they know about looking fly to him (talk about generational wealth!). During her recent interview with British Vogue, Rih was candid about her plans for dressing her baby.

“One of my favourite outfits he has is a miniature version of one of Rocky’s,” she explained. She was referencing a tartan kilt and ripped jeans that her partner previously wore on the cover of GQ. “I like to dress him in things that don’t look like baby clothes. I like to push it.”

When purchasing pieces for the baby, Rihanna doesn’t limit herself to the typical blue colour scheme for boys. “I put him in floral stuff, I put him in hot pink, I love that,” she gushed to the outlet. “I think that fluidity in fashion is best, I always shop in the men’s department, you know.”

Since she began sharing photos of him last December, Rihanna’s little one has been the talk of the town. Of course, we still don’t know his name. However, we are certain that he’ll make an excellent big brother in just a few months’ time. At this time, the only thing fans are more desperate for than updates on her offspring is information on her next album.

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The 34-year-old hasn’t blessed our ears since 2016’s ANTI – apart from her recent work on the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever soundtrack. It remains unclear exactly what RiRi has in store for her next project, or when we’ll see it land. She previously said it would be “ridiculous” for her not to drop in 2023, however, so chances are good we’ll be satisfied before the year is up. Read more about that here, and check back later for more pop culture news updates.

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Ciara Sports MSCHF Big Red Boots & A Michael Jackson Graphic Tee

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We’ve seen some undoubtedly questionable fashion trends throughout the years. The latest craze to have everyone talking is MSCHF’s Big Red Boots. All month long, various celebrities have been stepping out in the undeniably obnoxious footwear, either earning praise for taking a style risk or being totally trashed by trolls. Fivio Foreign mostly received the latter, while Coi Leray conversely seems to be influencing people with her look.

On Thursday (February 16), Ciara revealed that she too is finally buying into the trend. The southern-born songstress posted a video on several social platforms that finds her singing her upcoming “DaGirls” track. For her outfit of the day, the mother of three donned sunglasses, layered chains, and an oversized Michael Jackson graphic tee.

The red elements on her shirt obviously match MSCHF’s boots, making for what some would argue is a very cute outfit. Of course, not everyone is a fan – and the haters certainly haven’t been quiet about speaking their opinion. “It’s giving Olive Oyl!!” one person joked, markedly comparing CiCi to Popeye’s animated wife.

“We need to start calling the cops on anyone wearing these boots. Stop trying to make fetch happen,” another user declared, expertly quoting Gretchen Weiners from Mean Girls. Thankfully, it hasn’t all been hate in the 37-year-old’s replies. “Only [you] could pull this off, beautiful queen,” a fan praised her on Twitter.

Other celebrities to step out in the MSCHF Big Red Boots lately include Iggy Azalea and Pardison Fontaine. The former paired hers with a red thong. She chiefly put her curves on display while the latter shared a photo in his amid rumours that he and Megan Thee Stallion have split. They officially went on sale earlier this week, though they’ve since sold out and are going for upwards of $1,000 on StockX.

Ciara attends the amfAR Gala Cannes 2022 at the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc on May 26, 2022 in Cap d’Antibes, Côte d’Azur. (Photo by Dave Benett/amfAR/Dave Benett/Getty Images)

Ciara’s Instagram feed has been lighting up with stylish content since 2023 began. In fact, at the top of the year, followers began speculating that the “1, 2 Step” hitmaker is with child again after she appeared to hide her stomach in a post. The rumours have since seemingly been put to bed, but you can still read all about them here.

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Pharrell Williams Set To Become Louis Vuitton’s Head Designer

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Pharrell Williams is someone who is incredibly respected when it comes to the various domains he operates in. Although he mostly became known for his music production, there is no doubt that he is also known for his fashion. Whether it be BAPE or Adidas, Pharrell has brought his design philosophies wherever he goes. Overall, fans love him for this, and in many ways, he is an icon in all respects. He can pretty well do it all, and that is the mark of a great artist.

When it comes to the fashion world, Williams has shown a keenness to give that world his all. However, it has been very difficult for black creators to break through in the fashion industry. This is something that Kanye West has lamented in the past, and for the most part, it has rung true. Although, just a few years ago, Virgil Abloh was able to break through as the first black head designer for Louis Vuitton. Unfortunately, Abloh passed away back in 2021 after a battle with cancer.

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Pharrell Williams speaks onstage during the TV One Urban One Honors at The Eastern on December 02, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for Urban One Honors)

Now, however, it is being reported by the Wall Street Journal that Pharrell is set to become Virgil’s replacement. This would be a monumental hire for the brand as it would make Pharrell their head of menswear. It remains to be seen how Pharrell Williams would perform in that role. Although he does have a great track record. His tastes when it comes to clothes are unique, and we’re sure he will bring that philosophy to LV.

At the time of writing this, Pharrell has not been confirmed as the head of menswear. However, the talks are ongoing. Overall, this would be huge for the brand, and we’re sure Pharrell is eager to carry forth the legacy of his good friend Virgil. Let us know what you think of this impending decision, in the comments below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the streetwear world.

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Lil Wayne & Coi Leray Step Out In MSCHF Big Red Boots: Photos

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Looks like Kanye West is getting the last laugh after all. After being relentlessly clowned for his own oversized black boots, the rapper’s contemporaries are finally catching on to his ahead-of-the-curve style. An increasing number of celebrities are stepping out in MSCHF’s Big Red Boots, including Lil Wayne.

Lil Wayne performs onstage at the NBA 2K23 Launch Event at Rolling Greens on September 07, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Greg Doherty/Getty Images for 2K)

Weezy is one of the most recent artists to hop on the trend. He’s taken fashion risks in the past, and his latest look is certainly raising some eyebrows. On Saturday (February 11), the “Lollipop” hitmaker wore his bright boots while filming a music video with NLE Choppa. The shoes were obviously the most interesting part of his OOTD. The rest consisted of a long white shirt and baggy yellow and black striped shorts.

As XXL notes, Wayne is (literally) following in the footsteps of Fivio Foreign. The New Yorker was clowned for wearing the MSCHF boots on TikTok. Regardless of the hate they’ve been getting, the trendy footwear continues to appear on social media. Surprisingly, the public doesn’t have access to them yet.

They’re going on sale later this week for $350 USD on the official MSCHF website. The release will take place on February 16th, so you have time to prepare your bank account. However, it’s worth noting that some resellers are already requesting over $2,000 for the highly anticipated boots.

If Wayne’s look hasn’t convinced you to purchase the BRBs, perhaps Coi Leray’s will. She also spent her Saturday stepping out in the viral, Astroboy-inspired footwear, pairing them with a black and white bodysuit and sheer tights. Not only did the Trendsetter model them, but she also proved that they’re easy to dance in while practicing with a crew behind her.

On her own Instagram feed, the Boston-born rap starlet posted a series of photos showing off her MSCHF shoes. At the same time, she thanked the Brooklyn Nets for having her at their game against the Philadelphia 76ers last night. See Coi’s Big Red Boots below, and let us know if you’ll be buying a pair later this month in the comments.

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Lil Durk’s Lakers Game Look Has Twitter Clowning Him

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Like most male rappers, Lil Durk obviously prides himself on having a unique wardrobe. Previously, he collaborated with Marc Jacobs on a campaign that found him modelling alongside Bella Hadid. He’s also been known to spend a fortune on designer jewelry and outfits. However, not all of them have earned a seal of approval from his fans.

Lil Durk (C) attends a basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Milwaukee Bucks at Crypto.com Arena on February 09, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images)

Most recently, the father of six made waves with the outfit he donned while sitting courtside at the Lakers game earlier this week. While the basic elements of his look aren’t so bad, an over-the-top addition to the front of his sweater has the internet questioning how comfortable he was. For his night out on the town, Durk markedly paired black leather pants and boots with a grey mohair sweater.

Across his chest, the 7220 hitmaker surprisingly wore a broken skateboard. Both halves of it accordingly mark a V-shape in the middle of his shirt. He also layered several chains around his neck, and at times throughout the night, put on a balaclava over his face in the crowd. It remains unclear where Durk purchased the controversial sweater from, but social media hasn’t been shy about expressing their distaste for it.

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No Jumper later reposted photos of the lyricist to their Instagram feed writing, “Rich people will wear anything if it’s designer.” In the comments, many were quick to clown Durkio for his bold outfit. “POSER!!! He don’t even skate,” one person pointed out. Another added, “Wear anything their handlers tell them to wear.”

Meanwhile, on Elon Musk’s app, the conversation has been largely the same. “Bro got the Walmart skateboard on his mom’s sweatshirt,” one troll joked this afternoon. “People who let you walk out the crib in this and tell you that your fit looks fire ain’t really your friends,” another circulating tweet says.

Scroll further for more Twitter reactions to Lil Durk’s unique outfit choice while watching the Lakers play. Afterward, tell us your personal take on the rapper’s style in the comments.

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Rihanna’s New York Wax Figure Recreates Her 2018 Met Gala Look

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This Black History month, Rihanna is making her presence felt in more ways than one. Not only is the Bad Gal due to perform during halftime at the upcoming Super Bowl this weekend, but she’s also got a new wax figure that made its debut in New York City earlier this week. Of course, this isn’t her first time being brought to life by the visionaries over at Madame Tussauds. However, it is arguably the most iconic outfit we’ve seen her in.

Rihanna attends the Heavenly Bodies: Fashion & The Catholic Imagination Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 7, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Tachman/Getty Images for Vogue)

As Billboard notes, the historic museum shared the news on Tuesday (February 7). This time around, we’ll see the 34-year-old wearing her gown from the 2018 Met Gala. She co-chaired the party alongside Anna Wintour, Donatella Versace, and Amal Clooney. The event’s theme was “Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination, and wore an elaborate design by Margiela.

Her look consisted of a beaded corset minidress and a matching robe. For accessories, Rihanna donned an unmissable crucifix necklace and a papal bishop’s hat. To this day, the glamorous outfit is still a favourite – as are countless other past Met Gala fashion statements made by the ANTI singer.

On Wednesday (February 8), Madame Tussauds New York unveiled the new wax figure. It now lives in the museum’s Glow Gala Room. The LED lights hidden throughout her clothing allow Rih to perfectly fit in with the neon-themed section. In a statement, manager Joerg Hanel explained his excitement over the new statue.

“Rihanna is sure to make history with her upcoming live show this Sunday,” he gushed. “The timing is perfect for us to reveal her new figure exclusively at Madame Tussauds New York where fans can admire and pose with the icon.” Aside from the 2018 Met Gala recreation, the franchise’s Orlando location will also reportedly release a Super Bowl-themed RiRi later this year.

Of course, the “Rude Boy” hitmaker isn’t the only celebrity the wax workers are honouring as of late. Earlier this month, Beyoncé’s latest recreation came out. Although it obviously looks better than past iterations, many social media users agree that something is still off. See for yourself here, and check back later for more pop culture news updates.

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Uproxx, Circulate, and Bricks & Wood Teamed Up To Celebrate The BMC And The Legacy Of Black Music

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The Black Music Collective officially kicked off Grammy weekend last night with its annual Global Impact Award gala, an event that saw prominent Black creators and professionals from the music industry gather for a celebration of music and representation. This year’s event, which was held at the Hollywood Palladium, was particularly special as it marked the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. As such, the gala honored some of the biggest icons of the genre including Missy Elliot, Dr. Dre, Lil Wayne, and music industry executive Sylvia Rhone.

To celebrate the mission of the BMC, which seeks to highlight the inclusion, recognition, and advancement of Black music and its creators and professionals in the industry, Uproxx linked up with two of LA’s buzziest streetwear designers, Corey Populus of Circulate and Kacey Lynch of Bricks & Wood for a special t-shirt capsule collection that highlighted hip-hop’s 50th as well as this year’s Grammy theme, ‘Love Music.’

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“The main inspiration behind this collaboration was definitely music,” says Populus, “Design and music to me go hand and hand… One of my favorite designers, Reid Miles, gained a lot of notoriety for creating the blueprint for how jazz records looked having done all of the Blue Note Records covers.”

The five t-shirt collection consisted of graphic designs that played off of the Grammy’s annual theme, made reference to the BMC gala, and recalled the iconic jazz album covers of the past filtered through a contemporary lens. One of the highlights of the collection also makes reference to a now-famous photo of Tyler the Creator receiving his first Grammy for Best Rap Album, which he took in home in 2019 for IGOR.

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“I thought it would be cool to create this fake Jazz band called the Circulate Trio and pretty much this was a jazz love record by the Circulations, which was then presented by Uproxx and Circulate Records. I also chose purple/gold to represent LA,” says Populus, showing the deep attention to detail and affection for storytelling through visual design that makes Circulate such a vital brand in our contemporary streetwear scene.

The shirts were gifted at the gala to VIP attendees, making them officially some of the rarest designs to ever come out of Circulate and Bricks & Wood. Consider each of these shirts a grail!

The 65th Grammy Awards show will air live this Sunday, February 5th. Take a look at each design as well as highlights from last night’s BMC event below.

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Dr. Dre, Lil Wayne, Missy Elliot, and record executive Sylvia Rhone each took home the BMC’s Global Impact Award last night while attendees were treated to performances from frequent collaborators and friends associated with the honorees including Ciara, Snoop Dogg, Busta Rhymes, 2 Chains, Chlöe Bailey, Tweet, Tyga, Ty Dolla $ign and Korupt.

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Cam’ron Turned Down $300K Offer For Iconic Pink Coat: “They Didn’t Deserve It”

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Despite the demand for Cam’ron’s iconic pink fur coat that he debuted over 20 years ago, the rapper isn’t willing to sell it to anyone. You could imagine many individuals offered to purchase the jacket from him over the years. The cultural value outweighs any dollar sign attached to it, especially if the potential buyer doesn’t understand its significance.

Cam’ron and Damon Dash during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall 2003 Collections – Baby Phat – Front Row and Backstage at Bryant Park in New York City, New York, United States. (Photo by Djamilla Rosa Cochran/WireImage)

During a recent interview with Kevin Durant’s Boardroom platform, Cam recounted when someone offered him $300,000 for his pink jacket. He would’ve earned a significant profit from the sale. However, the Purple Haze 2 rapper said he wasn’t willing to let it go to that particular individual. 

“The people who offered it to me, I didn’t feel they deserved it,” Cam said. “It was more of a stat to them like, ‘I bought Cam’s jacket.’ It wasn’t really like they appreciated where that jacket came from.”

That isn’t to say Cam isn’t willing to sell the jacket. Given how the jacket has cemented itself in fashion and music history, he wants to ensure that the person who ends up buying it from him has a firm understanding of its value. Cam explained that he’d sell the jacket if someone would appreciate it, whether in their home or on a public display.

“You got rich suburban kids who be like, ‘Hey Cam, my girlfriend really loves your pink jacket. I don’t really know too much about it but I’ll buy it for her. How much do you want for it?’ That type shit,” he continued. “These are booster babies — their parents come from generational money to where they probably don’t know much about Hip Hop at all anyway, but they dealing with people who do.”

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 21: Drake and The Diplomats aka Dipset perform on stage during Drake Live From The Apollo Theater for SiriusXM and Sound 42 at The Apollo Theater on January 21, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for SiriusXM)

Elsewhere in the interview, Cam’ron explained that he only wore it three times due to how much attention it brings. However, many have reached out to him to bring the jacket to fur and hip-hop history exhibits in the past. He said he only wears it if it “makes sense.” For example, he allowed Drake to don the matching hat and jacket combo at the Apollo Theater shows in Harlem.

“So, the fur comes out once in a while if it makes sense,” he added. “But you know, for the Drake show being at the Apollo, I thought it would be cool to bring out.”