Hip Hop Culture and Boxer Shorts

One of the noticeable things that has dominated Hip Hop Culture in the West has been the sagging shorts that Hip Hoppers wear. That’s a given. But what’s not so apparent is that normally the underwear that shows when their shorts are hanging over the middle of the rear end is Boxer Shorts. That’s where I come in.

I’ll admit it; I don’t get it. I really don’t understand the need for Gangsta Rappers to parade around with shorts that hang so far down past their legs. Occasionally I hear humorous anecdotes of those who flee after they burglarize businesses and fall flat on their noses because the jean shorts they chose to wear (over their boxers) for their money-grabbing escapade slid down their legs and tripped them up. To those who get busted and get to spend time in prison for their efforts, it’s not humorous, but that’s the good and bad of that culture.

In my endless pursuit of sanity, I’ve watched plenty of plain-colored boxer shorts on the Gangsta Rappers. Unfortunately I haven’t seen across a lot of fashion and design variety in that area. I’m very surprised that the retailers who sell boxer shorts haven’t capitalized on that underwear void. Why haven’t they marketed Hip Hop fashion for the boxer shorts? Perhaps I can start a trend towards that end. A little variety in boxer shorts could go a long way towards good favor and fortune.

One thing I see when those shorts hang down is that most of the boxer shorts are cotton. I don’t see silk as a practical material, as it would cause unnecessary slippage. Nothing’s worse than having short slippage when you’re trying to have a friendly political discussion with friends. Nothing says amateur more than that.

Of course, discussing boxer shorts that Gangsta Rappers wear would not be complete if I didn’t at least address the subject of Hip Hop belts. I know it’s not politically correct or fashionable to suggest it, but it sure would seem like a pragmatic thing to purchase when thinking about a fashionable designer hat ($20-30) turned sideways on your head, having tons of bling gold necklaces dangling around the neck, and a twenty dollar all white t-shirt (displaying all your bulging and tattooed muscles). Certainly fifteen dollars (and upwards) for a practical belt might go a long way, especially if you’re in the mood to grab some quick extra cash from an unwilling source.

The belt, even one wrapped tight around your thighs could make the difference between a thousand dollars and ten to fifteen years in prison. Perhaps I’m in the wrong market.

I know it seems like I’m trying to change Gangsta, Hip Hop, or Rap Culture. I’m not trying to do that at all. However, I’m trying to encourage a young entrepreneur to create a new multi-billion dollar industry: the Gangsta Rap Belt Industry. Maybe I’m on to something here.