Inspired by Basquiat

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Swizz Beatz (@TheRealSwizzz) - TWEET: In studio with THE DOG feel like 98 wow!!!! Swizzy tweets from the stu with X, before hitting up 106 and Park to debut the dog's new video "Last Hope." (Photo: Marc Andrew Deley/Getty Images for VEVO)

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Swizz Beatz - Swizzy is an artist, but Basquiat influenced him so much that he teamed up with Reebok for a Basquiat line. Talk about paying homage.See what Swizzy has in store for 106 tonight! Don't miss a minute at 6P/5C!(Photo: Marc Andrew Deley/Getty Images)

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Arts Takes On New Life - Iconic painter Jean-Michel Basquiat was gone before his time, but his art has been kept alive through fans and rappers that love to reference him in songs. Now, the painter's life will be resurrected in a Broadway musical. Stay tuned for this developing story because we know it will be good! (Photo: Lee Jaffe/Getty Images)

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Jean-Michel Basquiat \r  - In case you don't know, Jean-Michel Basquiat is one of this generation's most highly regarded artists. The native New Yorker went from grafitti art to having his pieces sold for millions. He inspired this generation of rappers, so check out who has been inspired by Basquiat.\r(Photo: Lee Jaffe/Getty Images)

A$AP Rocky\r  - When A$AP Rocky covered Complex magazine alongside of designer Jeremy Scott, it was a remake of an Andy Warhol and Jean-Michel Basquait poster from the '80s. \r(Photo: Sony Music)

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A$AP Rocky\r  - When A$AP Rocky covered Complex magazine alongside of designer Jeremy Scott, it was a remake of an Andy Warhol and Jean-Michel Basquait poster from the '80s. \r(Photo: Sony Music)

Santigold - Santigold is so influenced by Jean-Michel Basquiat's art that she actually referenced him when she stopped by 106 & Park last week. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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Santigold - Santigold is so influenced by Jean-Michel Basquiat's art that she actually referenced him when she stopped by 106 & Park last week. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Jay-Z - Jay-Z killed it last year with Watch the Throne, his collaborative project with Kanye West. Their hit single "Otis" is up for Video of the Year, Best Collaboration and the Coca-Cola Viewers' Choice Award. "N---as in Paris" is nominated for Video of the Year as well, and their duo, nicknamed The Throne, is in the running for Best Group.  (Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage/Getty Images)

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Jay-Z\r  - The mogul has been so inspired by Basquiat that he's mentioned him more than once in his music, and Jay-Z also referenced Jean-Michel Basquiat in his "Grammy Family" freestyle in 2006. \r(Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage)

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Nas\r  - Don't think it's a fad just because Nas has referenced Jean-Michel Basquiat. He's one of the most expressive and thought-provoking rappers of all time, so it's no surprise that he's privy to Basquiat's art and influence.\r(photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Nas\r  - Don't think it's a fad just because Nas has referenced Jean-Michel Basquiat. He's one of the most expressive and thought-provoking rappers of all time, so it's no surprise that he's privy to Basquiat's art and influence.\r(photo: John Ricard / BET)

The Future of Fashion - Kanye West, in leather pants and a tuxedo blazer, attends a dinner hosted by knitwear designer Mark Fast at Corinthia Hotel in London, England. (Photo: Nick Harvey/WireImage)

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Kanye West - Mr. West was an extremely accomplished artist before he was a world famous music producer and rapper, so don't sleep on his Basquiat references or admiration.(Photo: Nick Harvey/WireImage)

The Evolution of Rick Ross - Today, July 28, Rick Ross finally drops his fifth studio album, God Forgives, I Don't. It's the latest highlight in Ross' incredible journey—filled with No. 1 records, platinum plaques, his Maybach Music Group taking off, surviving a near-fatal health scare, and much more. Click on take a look back at Rick Ross' unstoppable hustle through the years. (Photo: Joe Kohen/Getty Images)

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Rick Ross\r  - Mr. Rozay has a painting of Basquiat in his home and apparently he also has a tattoo of the late artist on his leg. Now, that's a true fan.\r(Photo: Joe Kohen/Getty Images)

3. Black & Yellow - Someone should have cued Wiz Khalifa's "Black & Yellow" when Miguel hit the red carpet of the VMAs since he wore an all black outfit highlighted by a yellow cardigan. He completed the look with a bowtie and gave us one of his more tame and conservative outfits.(Photo: Anthony Harvey/PictureGroup)

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Miguel - The crooner's most recent series of mixtapes fell under the name Art Dealer Chic, so you shouldn't be shocked that he was inspired by Basquiat in more ways than one. (Photo: Anthony Harvey/PictureGroup)

Wale\r  - Wale's T-shirt in this picture says it all.\r(Photo: John Ricard/BET)

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Wale\r  - Wale's T-shirt in this picture says it all.\r(Photo: John Ricard/BET)