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Hip hop fashion and accessories are quickly outgrowing the bling bling era. As a matter of fact, the sterling silver and the gold that are in the accessories of today are much more understated than ever before.

Hip hop is beginning to learn that you can make a statement without yelling it out the window, and if you want to be up on things, then keep up! Make sure that your sterling silver and gold pieces are tasteful and move with your wardrobe instead of fighting against it. With the Wu Tang's foray into the world of fine art and other leading artists finding new light in subtlety, hip hop is sure to change its fashion! Don't be left in the Puff Daddy Shiny Suit 90s!

I've found that women don't care so much about my jewelry as they do their own. Charms for necklaces are the way to go for anyone on a budget. I found one on Charm America and gave it to my girlfriend. so you know I'm in good standing.At the end of the day though, life, just like hip-hop, isn't about image--it's about expressing yourself.

A couple months ago, Chief Keef was reportedly arrested for driving under the influence. Apparently he was too stoned to operate the vehicle. For anyone keeping track, Keef wasn’t the first rapper to be arrested for driving impaired. From DMX to Flo Rida to Lil Twist, hip hop artists seem to have a knack for getting behind the wheel after too much fun.

No matter who you are, the terms for driving while intoxicated are clear. Even if it’s a California DUI first offense, the cops will still take you in. So why do so many rappers think they’re above the law?

It turns out the situation isn’t as simple as that. For one, you can’t discount the celebrity factor. Famous people have a target on them, especially in LA, where so many of them live. Of course, the rules regarding a first offense are well known. If you get pulled over after a night of partying, and you’re beyond the legal limit, you’re not exactly the victim. However, odds are that many non-celebrities engage in similar behavior. But because they’re not recognizable faces, they don’t get followed by paparazzi and police.

In Los Angeles, home to stars from film and music industries, the attention only gets more intense if you’ve already been convicted. Once a rapper accrues one offense, people almost expect him to get a 2nd. It’s a reputation that he has to work against. For the future, there’s a pretty simple piece of advice that might keep hip hop artists out of trouble. To avoid more DUI's rappers are expected to get, just call a car service.