Nas says Slick Rick and the guys from his block are his style heroes.
With his gaudy jewels and signature eye patch, it’s no surprise that Bronx wordsmith Slick Rick was Nas‘ first pick, when asked who his style heroes are.
While speaking with Billboard at the Italia Independent x Ghostbusters event in New York City, the Queensbridge lyricist addressed his personal style, his Ghostbusters collection with Italia Independent, and more.
“Slick Rick the Ruler! And most of the guys I saw on my block [in Long Island City, Queens] growing up in the ’80s. It goes back to those guys,” Nas said when asked about his style heroes.
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Nas, who has also released a Ghostbusters-inspired apparel collection with his HSTRY apparel line, later spoke on how his style has evolved from the flashy 80s to now.
“I did a documentary with Mass Appeal called Fresh Dressed, and for me, it started with sneakers, then the clothes, and then the headband, sweat suit, and the nameplate chain, name buckle and all of that. I was an ’80s kid so that was the moment for me,” he said. “That moment still lives in me every day so today, some of the brands are different, some of the brands didn’t survive, but there so much was happening in the ’80s time period in New York City, and I just soaked it all in.”
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