All black everything.
You know his fresh code.
Jay-Z’s influence has undoubtedly crossed the border between music into fashion, time and time again. From the ice on his wrist to Jordans on his feet, the self-professed God of rap has always made his own fashion statements through not only his appearances, but in his songs. And we’re already getting a glimpse of him doing just that on his upcoming album Magna Carta Holy Grail.
While the world’s been waiting to hear just a little taste of this mysterious LP, Jigga has only dropped lyrics that have us all talking already.
Earlier today, Jay gave us another teaser with the lyrics to “Tom Ford,” a song with the same name as the American designer himself. In it, he expresses his preference for the brand:
Best believe Tom Ford will be the next big designer in hip-hop (see: Versace).
As we all know, this won’t be the first time the world will follow the Rocawear founder’s lead, so let’s take a look back at some other lessons in style we’ve received from Hova, in no particular order.
And I don’t wear jerseys I’m thirty plus /Give me a crisp pair of jeans nigga, button-ups
-“What More Can I Say”
Lesson Learned: Once you’re in your thirties, it’s time to get your grown-man swag on.
Ball so hard, got a broke clock/Rolleys that don’t tick tock/Audemars that’s losing time/hidden behind all these big rocks
-“Niggas in Paris”
Lesson Learned: You can never have too many watches. You never know when a battery might go out in your Rolex, so back-ups are a must.
What do you say, me, you, and your Chloe glasses/ Go somewhere private where we can discuss fashion /Like, Prada blouse, Gucci bra/ Filth Mart jeans, take that off
-“Give It 2 Me”
Lesson Learned: All these designer things are great, but they’re meant to come off anyway.
Get y’all black tees on/All black everything
-“Run This Town”
Lesson Learned: You can never go wrong in all black. It takes the worry of matching out of the equation.
Can’t wear skinny jeans cause my knots don’t fit
-“Swagger Like Us”
Lesson Learned: Well…..That line speaks for itself.
At 42 be better than 24, I carried the 4-5, mastered 48 laws/ Still wearing my 23’s they can’t fuck with the boy/As far as them 16’s, I’m 23 of it all
-“Primetime”
Lesson Learned: People may age, but Jordans are forever. That’s right, y’all, keep rockin’ those sneakers because they’re timeless.
The only time you wear Burberry to swim
-“’03 Bonnie & Clyde”
Lesson Learned: When money’s not an issue, neither is dropping a couple hundred on a bathing suit.
I am so dope/ Like Louboutins with the red bottoms /You gotta have ’em, you glad you got ’em
-“I Know”
Lesson Learned: It’s OK to splurge on a wardrobe must-have here and then.
Used to rock a throwback, ballin on the corner/Now I rock a teller suit looking like a owner
-“On to the Next One”
Lesson Learned: Everyone can benefit from a style upgrade every once in a while.
I’m just a runway show /But I wear this on my plane in my runway clothes
-“Off That”
Lesson Learned: The world is your runway – dress accordingly.
Got the hottest chick in the game wearin my chain
-“Interlude (Public Service Announcement)”
Lesson Learned: Fellas, girls love it when you let them rock your stuff. But make sure that’s a privilege given to a special someone.
Young don’t mess wit chicks in Burberry patterns/ Fake Manolo boots straight from Steve Madden
-“La La La (Excuse Me Miss Again)”
Lesson Learned: Ladies (and gents), knockoffs are a no-no.
Do I to you look like a lame/Who don’t understand a broad with a mean shoe game/Whose up on Dot Dot Dot and Vera Wang
-“Change Clothes”
Lesson Learned: Know your labels, guys, you never know when it might come in handy.
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