Omarion: I Like Wearing Tight Jeans to "Show Off My Figure"
R&B poptart Omarion confirms what we have known all along: The former B2k lead singer says he enjoys wearing tight jeans because they "show off" his "figure", a none-to-subtle reference to the well-sculpted legs and bubble-butt that are driving the boys wild.
The revelation comes in the December 2007 issue of Vibe (PDF) in an interview and photo shoot with BFFs and Omarion and Bow Wow. After being asked to describe the evolution of his fashion aesthetic, Omarion's answer is refreshingly honest.
"Being so young, I want to try different things. I haven't seen many African-American males rock the skinny jeans. I really like skinny jeans, tight-fitted shirts—I think it shows off your figure. I'm all button-downs, Vuitton shades. I'm learning. And I like models, too. I gotta know models."
It's interesting that the over-the-top, tight jeans, tank top and fitted shirt aesthetic is now part of hip-hop culture, having gone from West Hollywood and the West Village, to the West Side and hip hop clubs across the country. At least Omarion is honest: He spends time in the gym and likes showing off his boyish "figure", and, we and presumably many other guys (and! girls!) enjoy watching it.
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I'm not mad at Omarion AT ALL!
Posted by: Robert Jones, Jr. | 26 November 2007 at 09:34
Wow!
Posted by: Nthalo | 26 November 2007 at 11:03
He's a cute lil' ol' thing.
Does this mean that they'll be a rise in "pretty boy" culture within Hiphop, or has it always been there? What will that mean for Rappers who didn't seem to care about having "male beauty"?
I hope this means that Hiphop may becoming more gay friendly--for the sake of younger gay folks.
Maybe it already was moving in that direction, but I simply wasn't aware of it.
Well, I know one thing, if pretty men come back in vogue those Reggae guys can forget it.
Posted by: Derrick from PHilly | 26 November 2007 at 11:32
OMG, I needed this laugh!
Posted by: j. brotherlove | 26 November 2007 at 13:18
Damn, it's about time! I hope we do shift back to when a brova could wear clothes that compliment what his mama gave him.
But don't hold your bref - the baggy style will still be around as your hardcore thug will still want lotsa room to "conceal" his hustle toolz!!
Posted by: CrisP | 26 November 2007 at 16:12
Damn, it's about time! I hope we do shift back to when a brova could wear clothes that compliment what his mama gave him.
But don't hold your bref - the baggy style will still be around as your hardcore thug will still want lotsa room to "conceal" his hustle toolz!!
Posted by: CrisP | 26 November 2007 at 16:13
These Omarion stories are tooo funny, poor lil baby boy.
Posted by: ralphie | 26 November 2007 at 16:37
Show off his figure? Are we talking thighs, crossbunns or tubesteak here? Oh, to be or be IN a young toughy once again. Quick, Janeefa, smack me out of my stupor!
Posted by: Honti Sonud | 27 November 2007 at 22:48
if omarion was openly gay/bi, alot of dudes would want a piece of that a$$...
hm... makes me wonder what him and raz-b did in the hotel rooms?
Posted by: mj | 09 December 2007 at 13:11
r ya'll serious? I don't really think that omarion is gay. And who says that you have to be gay in order to wear skinny jeans. I think it's cool that he doing something different, but I think you guys are taking this a bit to far.
Posted by: jey | 29 December 2007 at 21:49
r ya'll serious? I don't really think that omarion is gay. And who says that you have to be gay in order to wear skinny jeans. I think it's cool that he doing something different, but I think you guys are taking this a bit to far.
Posted by: jey | 29 December 2007 at 21:51