Kanye West Shaves Cross On Back Of His Head

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The Chicago rapper is evoking more Christian imagery, this time with his hairstyle.

Kanye West was recently spotted on a quick Chick-Fil-A and gym stop with his wife in West Hollywood. Moreover, he unveiled a new hairstyle to paparazzi following him around: a cross shaved on the back of his head. Of course, this is unsurprising from an artist that has been very vocal about their Christian faith and that plays with its imagery quite often. As small as the change may be, it's another minimal piece of context that fans harped on to get context around his mind state. After all, following his bigoted rhetoric and slammed attacks online, it's tough for them to connect with him in any meaningful way.

However, that can only be a good thing as Kanye West continues to reflect, heal, and stay out of the limelight. The damage brought about by his incendiary comments stretch far beyond any musical or artistic connection his audience may have formed. Still, things don't look necessarily promising as of late. For example, his Yeezy Season 10 fashion show reportedly had various references to Nazi and other right-wing imagery. With that in mind, it's probably not yet time for him to return to the public space after undergoing a significant change of heart and attitude.

Kanye West's New 'Do

Regardless, that's not going to slow the Chicago rapper and designer down, or at least that's what recent reports indicate. Given that he recently filed a trademark for "YZY Sock Shoes," many believe that he's breaking into the fashion space again instead of the musical realm. Despite those findings, it's unclear whether it will actually result in a sold product or if it's just another one of his ephemeral ideas. Only time will tell, although maybe he wants to stay low-key and reach more niche and blindly supportive audiences with his work. Another important component is Adidas' decision to sell its Yeezy stock, an agreement that, if successful, would net Kanye West a lot of money.

Meanwhile, other roadblocks exist on the 45-year-old's path that seem far more serious than his fashion endeavors. One of those is his chaotic presidential campaign, which might involve secret funds from conservative Marjorie Taylor Greene's campaign and that's gone through a lot of staff changes. His Donda Academy is also in dire straits as teachers, parents, and the wider public seek another way forward. We'll see how important that cross is to his public image in the future. For more news and the latest updates on Kanye West, come back to HNHH.

About The Author
Gabriel Bras Nevares is a staff writer for HotNewHipHop. He joined HNHH while completing his B.A. in Journalism & Mass Communication at The George Washington University in the summer of 2022. Born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Gabriel treasures the crossover between his native reggaetón and hip-hop news coverage, such as his review for Bad Bunny’s hometown concert in 2024. But more specifically, he digs for the deeper side of hip-hop conversations, whether that’s the “death” of the genre in 2023, the lyrical and parasocial intricacies of the Kendrick Lamar and Drake battle, or the many moving parts of the Young Thug and YSL RICO case. Beyond engaging and breaking news coverage, Gabriel makes the most out of his concert obsessions, reviewing and recapping festivals like Rolling Loud Miami and Camp Flog Gnaw. He’s also developed a strong editorial voice through album reviews, think-pieces, and interviews with some of the genre’s brightest upstarts and most enduring obscured gems like Homeboy Sandman, Bktherula, Bas, and Devin Malik.
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