This Instagram Account Compares Young Thug To Historical Paintings

At just 22 years old, student Hajar Benjida has already amassed thousands of followers on what essentially started out as a last minute idea for a school assignment. Though the account does nothing more than compare images of Young Thug to some of history’s most revered works of art, the precision with which each image is matched to highlight Thugger’s unique sense style, his music and nuanced approach to gender fluidity, and the wealth of historical references Hajar explores, makes it one of the greatest visual projects we’ve seen in some time. Here, we meet the magical mind behind the meme to talk mentors, music, and old masters. Continue reading »