Band T-Shirt Guides

The 90s rap tee has a look you can spot from across the street: a giant photo of the artist, usually cropped tight, surrounded by chunky type, airbrushed color or a collage of album covers. It was loud on purpose. These shirts were sold at shows, in mall kiosks and at swap meets, and they ended up on everyone from teenagers to the artists themselves. Today "vintage rap tee" is one of the hottest searches in graphic tees, and people want the 90s version. Here is what defines the style and how to find one you'll actually wear.