• The likes of AKA, Cassper Nyovest, KO, Moozlie and Nadia Nakai began their careers as rappers, but they’ve now become the country’s fashion icons
• From blinging jewellery to expensive shoes and designer sunglasses, Mzansi looks up to these rappers for the latest styles when it comes to urban culture
• These rappers have even launched their own clothing lines and some of them have bagged cool deals with some of the biggest clothing brands

The Mzansi hip-hop culture is all about style, fashion and bling. Some of the most popular rappers have also become fashion icons because of the way they put together their outfits when going out to events.

They’ve influenced the whole urban and street culture to rock their outfits a certain way when rubbing shoulders with A-listers. Designer sunglasses, jeans, T-shirts, shoes, jewellery and expensive belts are all part and parcel of the life of the rappers, who have become known as fashionistas.

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Briefly News takes a look at five rappers who don’t play when it comes to serving their fans fashion goals on the timeline.

1. KO

The Caracara hitmaker is one of the most swagged-out Mzansi hip-hop artists. The award-winning star even has his own clothing line, Skhanda World Clothing. KO was the ‘Beyoncé’ of his group Teargas back in the days. The way he dressed then and now makes him stand out from the crowd.

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