Christian Audigier, the famous designer behind Ed Hardy and Von Dutch passed away today. Back in January he was diagnosed with cancer. Hip-hop once had a weird love affair with the Hardy brand. Christian's t-shirts, trucker hats, and jeans with rocker chains were seen on seemingly every rapper during the mid-aughts. Everyone from Jim Jones to Lil Wayne to Lil Jon rocked fits with rhinestones and skulls.
Today we pay homage to this period of time. Also, Kevin Federline is on this list because, he too, had a rap career. So spray your Ed Hardy cologne one more time, and make a toast with that Ed Hardy wine you've been waiting to open. RIP to a legend in the fashion game. He cashed out, and you must respect the hustle. Check out this throwback list of rappers wearing Ed Hardy.
Angel Diaz is a staff writer for Complex Media. Follow him @ADiaz456.
Christian Audigier, the famous designer behind Ed Hardy and Von Dutch passed away today. Back in January he was diagnosed with cancer. Hip-hop once had a weird love affair with the Hardy brand. Christian's t-shirts, trucker hats, and jeans with rocker chains were seen on seemingly every rapper during the mid-aughts. Everyone from Jim Jones to Lil Wayne to Lil Jon rocked fits with rhinestones and skulls.
Today we pay homage to this period of time. Also, Kevin Federline is on this list because, he too, had a rap career. So spray your Ed Hardy cologne one more time, and make a toast with that Ed Hardy wine you've been waiting to open. RIP to a legend in the fashion game. He cashed out, and you must respect the hustle. Check out this throwback list of rappers wearing Ed Hardy.
Angel Diaz is a staff writer for Complex Media. Follow him @ADiaz456.
Lil Jon
Really feeling the IG mirror effect.
Lil Wayne
This was around the time Lil Wayne was turning into a rock star/country singer.
Fabolous
Fab hopped on the trend at one point.
Choppa & Mack Maine
Choppa and Mack Maine were Ed Hardy approved.
Lil Bow Wow
Bow Wow and Ciara fell in love because of their infatuation with the brand.
DJ Quik
Even the OG fucked with the God.
Kevin Federline
Yes, he's a rapper.
Jim Jones & Juelz Santana
These two are the faces of Ed Hardy. Jimmy even had a knock-off Ed Hardy clothing line.
The Game
The Game even endorsed Ed's watches.
Snoop Dogg
Snoop, too, was an avid Ed Hardy conesisseur.