From Luda to Eve, Hip Hop’s Most Dramatic Style Transformations

Over the past few years, some of Hip Hop’s most renowned artists have undergone style transformations so dramatic they’ve left fans doing double takes. Their transformations have almost always been for the better with some artists even jumping into new business ventures with their new looks. RefinedHype.com has compiled a list of four Hip Hop icons who have undergone some of the most dramatic style transformations.

Queen Latifah

From Nubian Queen to Queen of the red carpet, rapper/actress Queen Latifah still manages to exude Hip Hop royalty no matter what she may be wearing.

Russell Simmons

All argyle everything. Those are words we’re sure Russell Simmons lives by on a day to day basis. From bucket hats and polo shirts to sweater vests and Yankee fitted’s Simmons has gone from 80’s fly to modern preppy.

Eve

Easily one of the most dramatic transformations, Philly rapper Eve went from skripper status to red carpet starlet in what seemed like only a matter of months.

Ludacris

When Atlanta rapper Ludacris traded in his eccentric sideburns and cornrows for a more clean cut look it seemed like his transformation put him on a lot more peoples radars. Since his transformation Ludacris has continued to penetrate the entertainment world with various television and movie appearances.