Anyone who knows me knows that I have mad love for the big men in the game. When you here Pun or Biggie come on a track, they come with a level of confidence that surpasses that which you would expect from someone who isn’t exactly the prototype of “sexy” in the entertainment industry. A lot of rappers got their swag from their appeal to a female fan base. These guys got their swag from within. Fat Joe, Baby, and Rick Ross have continued the tradition.
Is there something about being an overweight rapper than infuses you with a sense of style? Since i’ve been a young blok i’ve seen the big guys in the industry kill the fashion game. I remember watching Biggie and his Versace shirts/shades wondering why his swag was always on a hundred billion. More recently, I’ve witnessed rappers like Fat Joe and Rick Ross completely shut down red carpets with their outfits…from the jewelry to the sneakers…murderous.
So consider this an ode to all the big men in the game. Hold it down!
Number Five: Baby
Name: Ronald “Baby” Williams
Nickname: Birdman
Occupation: CEO/Founder Cash Money Records & natural born hustlah
Weight: Unknown
Swag: Jewelry, Cash, Cars
Summary: Baby is the epitome of stuntin/ballin/blingin and it is safe to say his Cash Money Records label is synonymous with all three terms. Some of you are probably saying “Baby ain’t fat”. You’re right, but he was pretty chubby back in the day…and not much as changed in terms of his swag/style. #1 Stunna..yes he is.
Number Four: Big Punisher
Name: Carlos Rios
Nickname: Big Pun
Occupation: Rapper
Weight: 698lbs
Swag: ‘Rican Suave + Gold
Summary: Big Pun is not only a sick rapper, but he was a ladies man like none other. I guess cause he always had an open lap for 3 or 4 ladies to snuggle on. This guy was huge! but still managed to stay fresh. R.I.P Pun
Number Three: The Notorious BIG
Name: Christopher Wallace
Nickname: Biggie
Occupation: Best Rapper Ever
Weight: 402lbs
Trademark: Versace everything
Summary: The best rapper ever also had some of the best style ever. Biggie was draped in Versace from the shades to the silk shirt to the upholstery in his crib. He didn’t care that Versace didn’t exactly design 4XL. He wore it anyway. Tailor-made. He also loved to don mutli-colored Coogi sweaters and Kangol hats, which set the trend for the hiphop industry at the time. “I put hoes in NY onto DKNY, Miami and D.C. prefer Versace”
Number Two: Rick Ross
Name: William Roberts II
Nickname: Boss or “Rawwwsss”
Occupation: Rapper/Hustla/CEO of Maybach Music Group
Weight: approx. 300 – 400lbs
Swag: Porsche Shades, Gucci, Jewelry
Summary: Rick Ross came into the game with money, a white on white 745, and jewelry to rival any rap vet. The hefty Miami/Haitian native is no stranger to high fashion. You can catch him in South Beach riding in his black on black on black Maybach 57 or 62…*pause*….decked out in the latest Gucci sneaks, with a pair of vintage Porsche shades, and his neckware….just stupid. burrr.
Number One: Fat Joe
Name: Joseph Cartagena
Nickname: Joey Crack
Occupation: Rapper/CEO of Terror Squad Records
Weight: 290lbs
Swag: Freshest kicks/fitteds in the game
Summary: Fat Joe has always donned the freshest kicks in the rap industry. His shoe collection is unrivaled, unmatched, and unsurmountable. OK? ok. Now apart from the sneakers, you can always spot Mr. Crack in a crowd. He’s the “light-skinned” (actually Puerto Rican) guy with the fresh fitted on chillin with all the ladies. I guess women just have mad love for ‘Rican guys. Joey Crack also has some slick coats/jackets and I think many people sleep on this aspect of his ensemble. Hands down…freshest heavyweight in the game. CRRRACK!
Honorable Mention: Heavy D
Name: Dwight Myers
Nickname: Heavy D
Occupation: Rapper
Weight: 395lbs
Swag: Teddy bear lover
Summary: Heavy D isn’t exactly the flyest guy, although he stepped up his game at times. BUT he takes #4 over Baby because of his appeal to the ladies. I don’t understand it but ladies fell in love with this guy. He’s one of those dudes who wears something tacky but the girls think he’s cute because……..beats me.
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