While the bling and the girls in music videos is how some rappers portray themselves, these hip-hop hero captures aim to show a different side of the MCs who are more than just about flaunting on the camera.
Hip-hop continues to dominate the music industry with a wide category of sub-genres that have become popular in clubs and in bars. Whether it's the sounds of Lil Wayne's dirty south, or the neo-soul tunes of talented band The Roots, there's no doubt that this style has become a favorite among many individuals. As a tribute to some of the fine MCs today, these are portraits that showcase a side of them that evokes a raw, honest aspect that most never see. Whether it's Jay-Z and Kanye hanging out in the studio or Odd Future posing playfully, there's something here for all hip-hop heads.
13 Hip-Hop Hero Captures

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Hip Hop-Style Photography
Armen Djerrahian Captures a Badass Lifestyle

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Iconic Superstar Illustrations
Mr. Burt Recreates Kanye West and his Outfit From Coachella 2011

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Hip Hop Crew Captures
The Terry Richardson Odd Future Series Shows the Hottest Collective in Music
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Hip-Hop Skater Portraits
Luka Maeder Captures the Urban Pioneers of Cool
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Hip Hop Look Books
Kanye West for BAPE/A Bathing Ape's 2010 Collection
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Street Cred Portraiture
Photographer Mike Schreiber Cuts to the Bone With His Hip-Hop Portraits
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Raw Rap Photography
Mel D Cole Documents the Hip Hop and Punk Scene in a Mean Way
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Grayscale Hip-Hop Portraiture
Strassenkoeter Pays Homage to Iconic MCs with Incredible Artworks
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Humanimal Rapper Blogs
Animal Pharm Turns Biggie Smalls into Piggie Smalls
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Controversial Band Candids
The Odd Future European Tour Photographs Captures the Hip-Hop Crew
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Hip-Hop Studio Memoirs
'Watch the Throne' Session Photos Get Fans Amped up for the Album
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Highlighter Portraits
Staple 'Highlighter' Series Features Neon Portraits of Hip-Hop Icons
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Rare Rapstar Collectibles
The Ice Cube RareInk Charity Collabo Brings History to Fans
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Streetwear Culture Music Partnerships
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Sneaker Fused Ceramic Exhibitions
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Remixed Monogrammed Collections
The LV Remix Collection Celebrates Heritage While Looking Ahead
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Artist-Backed Album Figurines
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Roc Nation and Moncler Join Forces on a New Capsule
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Dark Sci-Fi Capsules
Darc Sport Introduced a Star Wars Collection Featuring Over 100 Pieces
Musician Merch-Inspired T-Shirts
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Urban Sneaker-Inspired Exhibits
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Fine Art-Inspired Fashion
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Heiress-Created Homeware Collections
Walmart is Launching Paris Hilton's Be An Icon Collection
Music Culture-Fused Streetwear
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Adventure-Inspired Outerwear Campaigns
Canada Goose & KidSuper Drop an NBA All-Star Collection
Pop Art Creative Collections
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Beauty Store-Created Docuseries
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Cut-and-Sew Skate Fashion Capsules
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Graffiti Artist-Made Rare Sneakers
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Limited-Edition Nightclub Prints
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Resilient Collaboration Fashion Capsules
Converse and Daily Paper Launch Rise Through the Ropes
Reggae-Inspired Spring Fashion
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Hip-Hop Heritage Jerseys
Mitchell & Ness Partners with Brands to Launch a Special Jersey Range
Personalized AI Album Covers
Hennessy Created an AI Tool That Turns Selfies into Hip-Hop Album Art
Artist-Inspired Dynamic Basketballs
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Stylish Streetwear Capsules
Splitdat Releases a New Collection Called 'Everybody Eats'
Emotive Smartphone Camera Covers
Yifan Hu Designs the Emoji-Inspired Smartphone Accessories
Changemaker Beauty Campaigns
This Lil Nas x YSL Beauté Campaign Champions Bold Self-Expression
Nightclub-Collaborative Graphic Streetwear
Carhartt WIP and Tresor Join on a Techno Alliance
Celeb-Approved Eyewear Brands
A$AP Rocky X Ray-Ban Will Collaborate on a Bold New Vision
Dynamically Redesigned Sunglasses
A$AP Rocky x Ray-Ban The Blacked Out Collection Has Three Models
MP3 Player Smartphone Wallpapers
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Fall-Ready Militaristic Streetwear
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Juxtaposed Collab Elevated Fashion
Hollywood Ranch Market Joins Wildside by Yohji Yamamoto
90s Graffiti Culture-Inspired Streetwear
NEIGHBORHOOD and Subware Join Forces on a Capsule
Rapper-Starred Fall Fashion Campaigns
Mallet London Taps Ghetts for Local Legends Campaign
Retro-Inspired T-Shirt Capsules
YoungLA Embodies the 70s with Vintage Colored Tees
Chic Modern Fashion Collections
Hugo X Les Benjamins Blends Eastern and Western Fashion
Graphic Detailed Fall-Ready Streetwear
Aries Presents its Latest Capsule for the FW23 Season
Artist-Honoring Instant Cameras
Polaroid's Now Generation 2 Camera Honors the Work of Basquiat
Motorsports Rapper Apparel
KSUBI x A$AP TyY Launch a Limited-Edition Denim Collection
Sneaker-Inspired Art Exhibitions
Roberto Lugo's 'Drip' Explores the Impact of the AF1 on Culture
Pop Art-Style Blocked Portraits
Ai Weiwei Presents Ai in Red Made from Bright LEGO Bricks
African American-Inspired Makeup Collections
Black Radiance Collaborates with Cross Colours
Artist-Honoring Sleek Timepieces
Swatch Presents the JEAN-MICHEL BASQUIAT Collection
Iconic Artist-Adorned Jeans Lines
The Lee x Jean-Michel Basquiat Capsule is Effortlessly Stylish
Footwear Heritage-Honoring Fashion
Clints Celebrates its Footwear Archives in its Latest Capsule
Limited-Edition Collector's Boxsets
PLEASURES Collaborates with Hat and Beard Press
Rapper-Starred Streetwear Campaigns
Loyle Carner Stars in New Always Do What You Should Do Series
Expansive Graphic-Detailed Streetwear
Drama Call Presents its New Collection for the Season
Rapper-Backed Apparel Capsules
OVO Recruits Snoop Dogg, Birdman, and More for an NFL Capsule
Abstract Artful Spring Streetwear
Hyo Isak Presents its New Range of Apparel for the SS23 Season
Celebrity Sportswear Capsules
Adidas Unveils the 'Z.N.E. Collection' for its New Sportswear Label
Pop Art Skateboard Capsules
THE SKATEROOM Unveils a Collection Inspired by Roy Lichtenstein
Otherworldly Summer-Ready Streetwear
Palace and Oakley Launch a Summer 2023 Capsule
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Pacsun x Paris Hilton Present the Infinite Icon Collection
Designer-Honouring Fashion Capsules
Mitchell & Ness Unveiled a Collaboration with Waraire Boswell
Rapper-Inspired Gold Grills
Rihanna Gets a Wu-Tang-Inspired Custom Grill from Jeweler Gabby Elan
Affordable Luxury Streetwear Capsules
Kanye West Adds New Item to His 20 Dollar YEEZY Line
Graffiti Artist-Collab Streetwear
JA ONE XTC Joins Awake NY On a New Range of Apparel
Basketball-Inspired Fashion Lines
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Free-Spirited Eyewear Collection
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Edward Cuming Unveils a New Capsule for the SS24 Season
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Sonic Editions Honors Black Icons with an Exclusive Photo Collection
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Sprayground Joins the Compton Cowboys on a Collection
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Athlete-Joined High Fashion Capsules
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Minimal Fall-Ready Luxe Streetwear
Fear of God Presents its Latest Capsule for Fall 2023
Mom-Inspired Rap Generators
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Rapper-Inspired Playable Game Characters
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Libation-Joint Streetwear Collaborations
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Artistic AI Photo Captions
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Engaging Rap Trivia Games
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