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Rocky Names NYC's Top 11 Style Icons
17 Jul
Summary
- Rocky excluded himself to highlight other influential figures.
- The list spans four decades of New York City's style.
- Iconic artists like Cam'ron, Nas, and 2Pac made the cut.
Rapper Rocky recently shared his personal list of style inspirations, focusing on individuals who have significantly shaped New York City's fashion landscape over the past forty years. He began by setting a clear boundary: he would not include himself to ensure broader recognition for others.
Rocky's selection, which technically named eleven individuals despite his initial '10 picks' statement, featured a mix of revered artists. Early mentions included Fabolous and Cam'ron, with Rocky extending the recognition to the entire Dipset collective.
The list also honored pioneers like Grand Puba and Slick Rick. Mos Def, affectionately dubbed 'Pretty Flacko Sr.', was celebrated for his enduring style, described by Rocky as "one of the flyest mothafuckas."
West Coast legend 2Pac was notably included, with Rocky emphasizing his Harlem roots and his groundbreaking fashion choices, such as being among the first to wear Versace and attend Armani shows front row.
Furthermore, Rocky floated the Bad Boy collective, specifically mentioning Mase, Diddy, and the group 112, crediting Diddy with influencing widespread fashion trends. Nas, also known as Esco, was added to the list after being brought up by another participant.
