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Last week in Detroit, I was at the African World Festival as part of a photo assignment as I mentioned here before. Towards the end of the day on Saturday it started to rain & thunder but that did not deter eager Charlie Wilson fans from attending a free concert!!!
So since I was on assignment, that meant that I had back stage access, which is a first because I usually bullshit & sneak my way past guards.
Anyway, it’s now 10pm, raining big time & Charlie Wilson hit the stage rocking some rhinestone jeans, matching yellow white & a cool hat. Now I am in action moving across the bottom of the stage taking pictures & enjoying the music etc.
As I am getting some great shots of Charlie’s performance, I could not help but notice that he had these little black beads dangling from the back of his head under the hat. Then bang, before I know Charlie Wilson hit the stage humping it asking the ladies in the crowd how many of them wanted to take “Charlie Wilson” home tonight (the ladies were screaming the asses off at this point).
For the next 2 to 3 minutes Charlie kept on screaming, moaning & groaning as he fucked the stage then his hat fell off revealing a doo rag that matched his yellow rhinestone shirt. Once the hat was off, it was clear that homeboy was rocking beaded cornrows.
At this point, I was like hell nall, his ass is too old for fucking doo rags & cornrows!
I got a few more pictures then I bounced before the rain got worse.
On the way home I questioned myself during on internal discussion on how old is to old for the thug passion look (doo rags & corn rows).
I told my friend BFB about it & he said ain’t no telling what his head looked like under that doo rag & we both laughed. He would not pin down an age on when this look was in appropriate so I guess we will save this conversation for a latter time.
I asked Suite Suzy her feelings on this & she says “after 40, it’s ghetto & boyish”, then she changed this to say maybe 35 is the cutoff.
Lastly, I contacted Cousin Dee’s boo the “Yellow African” & asked him when this look was out of line. After he stopped laughing he came around & said 42. I then asked if he felt that there was a socioeconomic component to the thug passion look (just for fun) & “he said of course”.
Ladies, what are your thoughts on men 30+ with cornrows and doo rags in general. Fella’s if you are rocking cornrows and or doo rags & you are over 30, please help me understand.
BTW, I love cornrows but think after a certain age, men should call it a wrap & opt for locs an afro or something other than. I mean look & Flavor Flav & R Kelly (child molester) for example…
August 26th, 2007 at 1:33 AM
I think that cornrows on men over 30 look wack! I love seeing them on the youngin’s though!
I was watching an episode of dare I say it, Making the Band 4 and one of the guys (a grown man) was required to remove his cornrows, cut his shoulder length hair and sport a short afro and I swear he had to call his mama first.
Now his cornrows were very fly but his afro was just as fly and to me he looked more mature with the afro.
August 26th, 2007 at 1:53 AM
I think that for a grown man to sport any look that is associated with Flava Flav should be given the nay-no, I don’t think so.
August 26th, 2007 at 2:08 AM
Hmmmm….one all them rhinestones are just WRONG!!!
Ok…now that that is out of the way…hmmm…an age?I can’t say 25 cause its still attractive now…30.
If you are keeping all that hair…locks please! lol
August 26th, 2007 at 2:12 AM
Ms Stella – “I was watching an episode of dare I say it, Making the Band 4…” We all need a guilty pleasure. That is a shame he had to cal his damn mamma but shit, he probably lives with her.
Peajai – LOL
Cluziel – One word: Bedazzler!!!!!!
Bygbaby
August 26th, 2007 at 2:40 AM
How old is Charlie Wilson, 55? THAT is too old! Yuck!
August 26th, 2007 at 12:57 PM
Theres a dude in my sex club who wears braids. This fool is older than me, and his favorite style is to have the braids come down the sides of his head from a center part, and then hang down, almost to his shoulders!
NO! No no no no no!
Did I mention no?
L
August 26th, 2007 at 8:24 PM
Any man over the age of 30 and has cornrows needs his ass beat, country style.
Don’t get me started on the yellow rhinestones that’s just too damn wrong.
Jesus take the wheel!!!
*sign* LOL
August 26th, 2007 at 9:32 PM
That whole outfit looks like it came out of a box of Lucky Charms.
I guess over 25 and cornrowed makes me think the man may have impaired judgment, but to each his own…It’s the beads that offend me.
Why, oh why do men follow Snoop’s example and wear little girl hair styles? If you have a more than one ponytail and a penis, you might need life coaching and/or medication.
August 26th, 2007 at 11:21 PM
Anonymous – He looks older than that when you get up on his face. Talk about bad skin.
Lola Gets – You know you wanna grab them braids & make him say your name.
Erica C – Someone did go overboard on the bedazzler. I mean he even has the sleeves done.
Renea – “That whole outfit looks like it came out of a box of Lucky Charms.” & hell nall.
Bygbaby
August 27th, 2007 at 2:46 AM
After 25 the cornrolls need to go on a guy.
August 27th, 2007 at 1:13 PM
@Byg
Maaan, I was almost in tears when I read that comment!
LOL
Actually, dudes been after me for over a year now. Hes a widower, and he was looking to date me. No no no no! I dont care if you are an engineer, I dont care if youve got homes and cars nshyt. I dont care if you do have a tongue longer than Gene Simmons’, I dont want your little-boy-braid-wearin ass!
But Ill tell you this…lots of other women want him!
lol
L
August 27th, 2007 at 1:18 PM
I know I’m late – but I agree – at a certain age it really becomes way too much.
August 27th, 2007 at 1:37 PM
A lot of people are being nice about the age limit for cornrows. As a young woman I think that agter the age of 25 they should really call it a day. The cornrows are something that I find kind of juvenile(Although I loves me a man with hair) and I agree with Byg…after a certain age(25) change the hair to locks or fro or let it go.
Peace
August 27th, 2007 at 1:39 PM
And one more thing…Why the hell was he gringing on the stage floor. That was just “Bump N Grind” Tacky.
August 27th, 2007 at 3:51 PM
Ok I have to say that I think the look is much too young and presentable once you are older than 30. I guess its up to the person however I wonder why would a brother want to rock corn rows after the age of 30. I digress!
ladybugfromthechi
August 27th, 2007 at 3:56 PM
Oops i meant to say not presentable! I dont like them period and I agree with an earlier blogger – 25 and the braids should go!
ladybugfromthechi
August 27th, 2007 at 5:30 PM
No to cornrows on an older guy especially with beads. Cornrows with beads= never on a man!;)
August 28th, 2007 at 6:36 PM
Man, what is wrong with Charlie! It’s a shame when the old try to relate to the young. That is definitely one of the problems with our community. We are trying to relate to the kids instead of being examples that they can look at when they become older. He looks foolish in that outfit humping the stage. lol! Damn!
August 29th, 2007 at 3:29 PM
I *LOVE* the way everyone comments here. I never stop laughing. You all have wonderfully wicked senses of humour.. and delightful phrasology. :D
Personally, I like my men bald.. but then, white guys with locks look like ‘tards. ;)
Love n’ kisses to all,
Your token whitey. :D
September 3rd, 2007 at 8:54 PM
All – Well I am happy that I am not alone in my thinking on age & cornrows!
Thanks for speaking your minds.
Bygbaby