Observation: Jidenna Dresses Like a Plantation Owner 

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Jidenna is a rapper.

Jidenna has a fairly successful single out right now called “Classic Man.” (Although, be warned, it samples Iggy Azalea’s “Fancy,” so just know you’ll be putting money in her pocket.)

In “Classic Man,” Jidenna talks about what a fly kinda guy he is.

I‘m a Classic Man
You can be mean when you look this clean
I’m a Classic Man
Calling on me like a young OG
I’m a Classic Man
Your needs get met by the street, elegant old fashioned man
Yeah baby I’m a Classic Man

Emphasis mine.

Jidenna likes bespoke suits.

Jidenna likes a carefully gelled coif.

Jidenna likes vests.

Jidenna likes canes.

Jidenna likes sculpted facial hair.

Jidenna likes brightly—patterned cravats.

Jidenna dresses like Calvin Candie, AKA Leonardo DiCaprio in Django Unchained.

LET ME BE CLEAR: I don’t think Jidenna approves of slavery or slave-owners in any way, shape or form. However, TELL ME I’M WRONG. JUST TRY.

Jidenna dresses like a flamboyant cotton plantation owner. Sorry.


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Lede images via Instagram. Jidenna image via RapGenius.

 
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