One example in hip-hop of an appraisal that proved to be misleading was the rap world’s initial reception of The LOX, who went from being cast off as sell-outs to being hailed among the most revered purveyors of hardcore lyricism this side of the new millennium.Ĭomprised of Jason “ Jadakiss” Phillips, David “ Styles P” Styles, and Sean “ Sheek Louch” Jacobs, the Yonkers-based trio started off as a duo, with Jada and Sheek’s battles alongside one another on the gridiron as kids evolved into lunchroom ciphers in high school.
At times, wolves dress in sheep’s clothing, and a dog’s bark may be bigger than its bite – everything isn’t always what it seems. First impressions are often lasting and can crystalize our view of people, places or things, but those initial experiences can be deceiving.
