Hip hop and bold streetwear are synonymous with each other. Now don’t get us wrong, that doesn’t mean you won’t see your favorite rapper styling on the red carpet in fabulous evening gowns and dapper suits. Nevertheless, since the early days of streetwear fashions—gold jewelry, Adidas tracksuits, bucket hats, and remixed designer fashions by Dapper Dan—these statement-making looks have been used by recording artists as a big way to set themselves apart from other performers in the music industry. 

Today, streetwear continues to thrive as hip hop continues to change with the times. As we rev up for the BET Hip Hop Awards 2021, we were elated to dig in our archives to highlight some of the freshest looks spotted at the ceremony. Keep scrolling to see the trendy styles!