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The rapper Fabolous expressed heartfelt views on fashion and community upliftment to his 4.5 million followers, who had mixed reactions. The Brooklyn MC-producer known equally for the quick wit in his rhymes and stylish wardrobe-garden called on the people to ensure their love for designer brands does not slip by the art and craftsmanship of Black, Latin, and local creators. The post was accompanied by a stylish nighttime aesthetic image serving poetic justice to his message of the highest echelon of luxury meeting grassroot fashion movements.
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Fabolous is a legit look standing next to a glowing blue bus: a perfect symbiosis of his high-low fashion concept. His outfit was one of a dark hoodie adorned with stars, denim shorts sprinkled with glitter, and eye-catching jewelry. Hence, his style is in direct contradiction to his call to support designers from all facets of life. The urban undertone of the setting only proves his link with the very communities he urges towards.
“That 🥷ain’t cha 🥷less he endorse you.” His caption started with double meaning, building an obscure slang. Designers/Luxury is cool.. But make sure you support some black/latin/upcoming/local designers & garment makers too. He then proceeded to mention @_mrmason, @richgodxx, and @jkwon_duh_don as well.
Heavy feedback poured in, with the fashion folks hooting their support for the sentiment and a few ears reminiscing about Fabolous’ musical legacy. One wrote passionately, “Black Luxury Designers We 🆙 🚀🚀🚀,” stirring up the excited vibe of the post, while another quoted something from Fabolous‘ lyrics: “My dreams and nightmares have the same people in um,” reflecting the strong resonance of these ideas with fans.
The new music demands of Fabolous were reignited shortly after this post, some followers clamoring for another installment of the famed “Soul Tape” mixtape go-rounds. “Drop a new Soul Tape!! 🔥🔥,” read one typical comment. Another was more to the point, “Drop a mixtape… you’re over due….like deadass.” These reactions speak volumes about Fabolous still being musically relevant years on from his commercial zenith.
Yet, the post posed a hope for some budding designers and entrepreneurs, asking, “How can I send you merchandise?” and urging a collaboration. “Ayo @myfabolouslife, we need to speak king. Whenever you’re ready.” These conversations illustrate the strength of this rapper as a style icon and potential associate to a fashion mogul.
Interestingly, comments also came in from across the globe, with Clare from the UK remarking, “You always make my day.” That somehow speaks to the sustained global relevance of Fabolous’ messages about local support.
Ranking high amongst many of the best-dressed lists, Fabolous, since early 2000, has been known for his sartorial choices during the revival of fashion in hip hop. This current post represents a more social-conscious continuation of that tradition. He draws attention to emerging designers of color and uses his platform as a tool against injustices of the fashion industry – a move that marries with the larger discourse on representation in the luxury market.
It appears timely with Black-owned fashion brands receiving more unprecedented exposure in the fashion industry but still hindered by retail distribution and investments on the systemic level. An easy pitch from him that supporting such high-end entities should not mean you can stop supporting small culturally grounded designers is almost enough to speak from the hearts of a growing number of ethically aware consumers.
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The comment section in itself is a demonstration that Fabolous was able to throw in the right mix of fashion insinuations and his own flavor of community upliftment. The post, whether stirring up nostalgia for his music or excitement for the fashion culture to be uplifted, manifests that Fabolous is still relevant almost 20 years after his debut in setting up cultural conversations.
This story originally appeared on Celebrityinsider
