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Which rappers actually wore backpacks?

djcommiedjcommie 31 Posts
edited October 2006 in Strut Central
The term has been watered down with so many non-backpack wearing ma'fuckas. J5, Atmosphere, Def Jux. Was the trend that spurned the term even that big?UMCsBoot CampLONSGrand Puba... who else? I'm writing a report on it.

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  • williedynamitewilliedynamite 263 Posts
    I always thought "backpacker" referred to the legions of kids who turned up at the shows wearing empty backpacks or maybe a stack of flyers advertising an open mic nite.
  • jaymackjaymack 5,199 Posts
    eric sermon
    method man
  • luckluck 4,077 Posts
    I'm writing a report on it.
  • planlessplanless 819 Posts


  • Big_ChanBig_Chan 5,088 Posts
    Rough House Survivors. Remember their song "Go Check Da Backpack?"
  • keithvanhornkeithvanhorn 3,855 Posts
    rampage wore a ram sack
  • Phill_MostPhill_Most 4,594 Posts
    dam near everybody (as in real young n****z in the streetz, not corny ass suburban ass mofos) wore backpacks in like 92 - 93. which is why the current connotation of a "backpacker" is so ridiculous to us real headz who know the deal.
  • DORDOR Two Ron Toe 9,905 Posts
    I can remember wearing them in the late 80's to carry my records around. Started with a radio show I had at school, which I had my books and some wax in.

    But I remember damn near everyone had one after the Who got the props video dropped.
  • Big_ChanBig_Chan 5,088 Posts
    Phill,

    The REAL question is what the hell did all these fools carry around in their backpacks?

    Pen & Pad for writin' dope rhymes
    Philly Blunts
    Weed
    Jimmy Hats
    Tech Nines
    40s

    Plaese to add on to the list!
  • The_NonThe_Non 5,691 Posts
    Toothbrush
    Change of clothes

    Masta Ace and Shyheim wore a backpack. But listen to what Phill was saying before, because it's true. I still rock a backpack cuz I need to carry shit on the fly.
  • Phill_MostPhill_Most 4,594 Posts
    Phill,

    The REAL question is what the hell did all these fools carry around in their backpacks?

    Pen & Pad for writin' dope rhymes
    Philly Blunts
    Weed
    Jimmy Hats
    Tech Nines
    40s

    Plaese to add on to the list!

    all of the above, as well as-

    the writings of tolstoy and nietzsche
    cookies
    needlepoint and crochet accessories
    lotion, baby oil or vaseline (in some cases all three)
    jet magazines
    maxi-pads (yes, even the females wore jansports back in 92-93)
    boxcutters and razor blades (how could you forget those, Chan???)
    samiches
  • Big_ChanBig_Chan 5,088 Posts
    Phill,

    The REAL question is what the hell did all these fools carry around in their backpacks?

    Pen & Pad for writin' dope rhymes
    Philly Blunts
    Weed
    Jimmy Hats
    Tech Nines
    40s

    Plaese to add on to the list!

    all of the above, as well as-

    the writings of tolstoy and nietzsche
    cookies
    needlepoint and crochet accessories
    lotion, baby oil & vaseline (in some cases all of the above)
    jet magazines
    maxi-pads (yes, even the females wore jansports back in 92-92)
    boxcutters and razor blades (how could you forget those, Chan???)
    samiches

    LOL! I KNEW you would drop the knowledge God! Would the Gods crochet 5 percenter logos and 7 in a crescent sweaters? How did I forget BOXCUTTERS!!!!! I must be an old white guy in Seattle or something.
  • rkwparkrkwpark 915 Posts
    Phill,

    The REAL question is what the hell did all these fools carry around in their backpacks?

    Pen & Pad for writin' dope rhymes
    Philly Blunts
    Weed
    Jimmy Hats
    Tech Nines
    40s

    Plaese to add on to the list!

    all of the above, as well as-

    the writings of tolstoy and nietzsche
    cookies
    needlepoint and crochet accessories
    lotion, baby oil or vaseline (in some cases all three)
    jet magazines
    maxi-pads (yes, even the females wore jansports back in 92-93)
    boxcutters and razor blades (how could you forget those, Chan???)
    samiches

    walkmans/cd players
    spray paint
    the source
    sharpies
  • Big_StacksBig_Stacks "I don't worry about hittin' power, cause I don't give 'em nuttin' to hit." 4,670 Posts
    Hey Phill,

    You forgot these:

    -Condoms for some ass after the show.
    -45s.
    -3.5" Disks for the recording date.
    -Paint cans for graffin'.
    -Hot fries.
    -A soda.
    -My sketchbook.
    -Deodorant.
    -Business cards.
    -Backstage pass.
    -Hand-held videogames for the tourbus.
    -Synsonic drums.
    -Korg DDM-110.
    -Dr. Rhythm (the ORIGINAL small joint).
    -Black book of phone numbers.
    -Double-deuce of Private Stock.

    Peace,

    Big Stacks from Kakalak
  • street_muzikstreet_muzik 3,919 Posts
    Did I just miss it or did yall really forget about those black bound sketch pads?
  • The_NonThe_Non 5,691 Posts
    Nah, dude said rhyme pages. I was gonna say knives and razors, but Phill said boxcutters which is more on point. Everything's covered, even Big Stacks saying having your DATs in there.
  • KineticKinetic 3,739 Posts
    I love backpacks!


  • cpeetzcpeetz 2,112 Posts
    I always thought "backpacker" referred to the legions of kids who turned up at the shows wearing empty backpacks or maybe a stack of flyers advertising an open mic nite.

    Yeah is was all the backpacks in a cypher god, trading sketch books, and praticing
    their air crab scratch.

    I love a good backpack (for diapers, snacks, etc.). Can't be carryin' some butt ugly
    diaper bag, Right?
  • street_muzikstreet_muzik 3,919 Posts
    What about ones wares. Not as in gear, but, um, gear, yadameen

  • cpeetzcpeetz 2,112 Posts
    I always thought "backpacker" referred to the legions of kids who turned up at the shows wearing empty backpacks or maybe a stack of flyers advertising an open mic nite.

    Yeah it was all the backpacks in a cypher god, trading sketch books, and praticing
    their air crab scratch.

    I love a good backpack (for diapers, snacks, etc.). Can't be carryin' some butt ugly
    diaper bag, Right?

    Sorry nothing new, just had to edit my broken English
  • yoigotbeatsyoigotbeats 1,667 Posts
    In J-Live's first press photos, he was rocking his backpack.
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