What does 16th Century art and Hip-Hop have in common? Apparently a lot, according to the curative eye of Cecilia Azcarate. A “fine” job was done of displaying the similarities on her tumblr blog B4-XVI. She draws inspiration from rappers such as Kanye West, Wiz Khalifa, 2 Chains, and YG. Correlations are drawn on chains, rings, hoodies, and even nose jewelry. The end result is a showcase of just how “down” a lot of 16th century figures were with stuntin’ and flossin’. Is it a case of history repeating itself or the reincarnation of old souls? We may never know the answer but what we can do for now is show a little appreciation for past and present coming together.
