Illustrator Recreates Beyoncé, Drake, Rihanna, Cardi B & Chris Brown As '80s Artists

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All of this needs to be a reality.

The '80s were one helluva decade filled with bright colors, leg warmers, and all the spandex that your heart desires. No one could have imagined back then that a genre called "Trap" would take over the world and porn 'staches would go out of style, but an artist has let his imagination run wild, blending today's popular music entertainers with and '80s-inspired vision.

Melbourne-based, Colombia-raised illustrator Fulvio Alejandro Obregon takes us down a stroll through history (or memory lane, if you're old enough) with his latest series "2080s: Past is the Future." Obregon, who goes by the name Fulaleo, went viral after sharing his artwork on Instagram. The retro, faux album covers show what today's popular artist's records would have looked like had they been created over 30 years ago.

Drake looks exactly like Lionel Richie, while Migos is giving us Bel Biv Devoe-meets-Run DMC vibes. Beyoncé is a browner version of Jessie Spano from Saved by the Bell on her cover which curiously bears the title, "Learn How to Choose Husbands." Cardi B is a blue-haired "Rebel Without a Cause" and "Spicy Mami" rocking a large gold chain, and DJ Khaled is still promoting his "Father of Asahd" movement, although he has a bit more hair and looks as if he is starring in an episode of Miami Vice.

Chris Brown is "Between Dance and Pyramids," wearing yellow shorts, Adidas kicks, and tube socks. Obregon even nods Rihanna's beauty expansion by naming her album, "Bye Music, Hi Makeup." Yet, that could also be a little bit of shade as fans are still waiting for RiRi to drop some new music, like, yesterday. Check out more of the "2080s" below.


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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