Joseph+Ducreux,+Archaic+Rap+(Leric)

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Joseph Ducreux and Archaic Rap is a popular meme that emerged in 2009. It consists of a self portrait of Joseph Ducreux, "an eighteenth century French artist," and a popular phrase usually derived from hip-hop and rap lyrics. The self-portrait depicts Ducreux facing left and pointing a finger at the audience. In the picture, Ducreux is wearing seemingly high class clothing, a black top hat, and a brown vest. His face is depicted with a wide smile, exposing his teeth. Most importantly, Ducreux is holding a cane in his left hand. Perhaps the cane, juxtaposed with his extravagant clothing, is the reason why Ducreux have become associated with the polygamous and lavish lifestyle of hip hop culture. The accompanying hip hop phrase and lyrics comes from an array of rap songs. Rappers like Lil Wayne, Chamillionaire, 50 Cent, Jay-Z are among the many. One of the earliest example of archaic rap is the modification of a phrase in "Notorious B.I.G's 1995 hit single Get Money." The original, "F*ck B*tches, get money," was modified into "Disregard Females, Acquire Currency." Modifications of today's popular lyrics and phrases include... - Move, Wench. Vacate thyself from my path - I dispense shillings, as if I create precipitation - The gentlemen observe my rotating, they disapprove - Halt! The time of the hammer is upon us. Today, Joseph Ducreux and archaic rap has evolved from esoteric ridicule of hip hop to mocking of popular culture, with the inclusion of pop songs from Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber. [|Source]

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