From Kangol hats to Starter jackets to the freshest Air Force Ones, rappers have always been expected to show up in style. But while they’ve been known to accessorize with some pretty expensive jewelry, designer handbags weren’t always part of the look.
But these days, it’s not uncommon to see some of the most popular male rappers in the game with a luxury handbag on their arm – in case you were wondering, we’re talking Hermés and Louis Vuitton here.
In a post he tagged “Rappers wearing purses,” Instagram user @jamariomcclain made a video pointing out some of the rappers who have been spotted in these streets with handbags in their hands.
And the internet seems to be fairly divided on the issue. Some love the way the guys are using handbags as another expression of their personal style.
“Man these dudes have better looking purses then women do Damm😂,” wrote one person in the comments.
While others think the guys should leave the bags to the ladies.
“Since when did men start wearing purses?🤨” asks another person in the comments.
Whether you love or hate the trend, you can’t deny that these guys have great taste in accessories. Besides, it’s way better than having your keys, cell phone and a messy wallet stuffed in your pocket, right?
Check out these rappers who have their style in the bag.
Pharrell Williams
Pharrell Williams isn’t just a talented musician, he’s also the Men’s Creative Director at Louis Vuitton. So he had to represent with this mini Speedy bag at an event in Paris.
Pharrell Williams
Pharrell is photographed with the Towel Effect Tote Bag from his 2019 collab collection with Chanel.
Pharrell Williams
Pharrell was famously spotted out and about in New York City in 2007 carrying this oversized purple croc Birkin.
A$AP Rocky
A$AP Rocky is seen out and about in Los Angeles – one hand holding onto his love, Rihanna, and the other carrying a big blue tote.
A$AP Rocky
A$AP Rocky’s adidas X Gucci crossbody bag at an event for his Mercer + Prince Blended Canadian Whisky in Atlanta in 2022 isn’t just fly, it’s functional. He keeps his hands free to carry his own whisky.
A$AP Rocky
But this red crossbody bag is a look he’s not exactly proud of, as he told GQ in a 2021 interview.
Travis Scott
Travis Scott makes an oversized croc Birkin werk with a t-shirt and jeans,
Travis Scott
There’s nothing basic about Travis Scott’s all-brown look that he sets off with an amazing Louis Vuitton tote.
Lil Uzi Vert
Lil Uzi Vert carries a custom Chrome Hearts Birkin bag while performing at Coachella in 2024.
Tyler the Creator
Tyler the Creator shows up with a supersized Speedy bag at the Louis Vuitton Menswear Spring/Summer 2024 show during Paris Fashion Week.
Young Thug
Young Thug keeps his stuff together in a black crossbody bag while out and about in Lagos.
Gunna
“Baby Birkin” artist Gunna shows off his own designer tote at the BET Awards.
Offset
Everyone needs a basic black tote bag like the one Offset is carrying on the red carpet of the 2023 GQ Men of the Year Party in Los Angeles.
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