It’s that time again and the internet is aflame with a lesson in #DuragHistoryWeek. No one is safe — athletes, musicians, actors and more are having their history with the classic piece of headwear pulled from the depths of the internet and retweeted for everyone to see. And there’s certainly a lot to take in.
This tweet might be from last year, but its historical relevance (and hilarity) is still timeless
rare photos of moses controlling all types of waves. #DuragHistoryWeek pic.twitter.com/f7Ml00UAjS
— sean. (@Seantaneous) September 30, 2014
But Moses wasn’t the only historical figure seen in one.
https://twitter.com/fivefifths/status/648502785290407936
RT @rustymk2: The finest durag the earth has ever seen. Respect the originator. #DuragHistoryWeek http://t.co/j3AXIt1kqY
— KizariGames (@BrilliantDum_e) June 13, 2015
If you look closely you'll see the durag in it's primal developments, within the BC Era. #DuragHistoryWeek pic.twitter.com/nMXUQnJw9F
— mina (@MinaLioness) June 7, 2015
https://twitter.com/BrooklynBettyB/status/541653534920294400
Some well-known legends can be seen rocking the durag.
https://twitter.com/fivefifths/status/648500679187808256
Musicians (especially those from the ’90s and early ’00s) have a major presence in Durag history.
R-Kelly as Commander & Chief of the Durag nation. #DuragHistoryWeek pic.twitter.com/O7DsiS7peu
— PRE (@PRER0LLS) September 28, 2015
#DuragHistoryWeek When Neyo used to look like a lizard. pic.twitter.com/zxP6LM0CPI
— Waiting to Oxtail (@ThatDudeMCFLY) September 28, 2015
https://twitter.com/kmoorenation/status/648587602744836096
https://twitter.com/LadyOnTheMuna/status/648517589258231808
https://twitter.com/MhDaDon/status/648523241334702080
https://twitter.com/israelizreal/status/648500211963326464
RT @2icyy: Chingy, the first to wear a durag AND bucket hat at the same time 🙏 #DuragHistoryWeek pic.twitter.com/X8SL2SV1sQ
— Quarantino (@whyalwaysmark) July 20, 2015
But actors and athletes weren’t spared.
Terrence Howard looking like he's on his way to a Pokémon tournament 😂 pic.twitter.com/IaTLQXTPvr
— Jeremy Nicolls (@JeremyNicolls) September 16, 2015
😫😂😂😂 RT @tryna_be_famous: #DuragHistoryWeek When we went to the NBA pic.twitter.com/DZFGMUt24J
— Robert Henson (@Mr_Henson51) June 13, 2015
https://twitter.com/freckleface420/status/648591165101465600
https://twitter.com/__Blest/status/648501869967470592
https://twitter.com/ayeePTATE/status/586988009578311680
https://twitter.com/_Zeets/status/648501648231432192
of course, there were some bleak times in Durag history.
Dark days in #DuragHistoryWeek pic.twitter.com/pjhDgzCrTu
— fix your hearts or die ✨️🇵🇸 (@MrPooni) September 28, 2015
Mother of 2 says she once played the 50 Cent, Get Rich or Die Tryin' album and this happened….. #DuragHistoryWeek pic.twitter.com/1e47Ig8DUi
— CREE GETEM (@ItsMe_Creezy) September 28, 2015
"The most savage to ever do it #DuragHistoryWeek pic.twitter.com/KOqMIBIMQU"
— That Guy The Series (@THATGUYSeries) November 8, 2014
https://twitter.com/AJ_Bumanglag/status/598328554364006400
And we reflect on them deeply.
#DuragHistoryWeek #DuragAppreciationWeek pic.twitter.com/By40mFapCl
— Bleek Gilliam (@AskiaDaGreat) September 27, 2015
Because the Durag is a powerful thing.
#DuragHistoryWeek legend has it that 50 cent lost the Graduation/Curtis battle because he stopped wearing a durag. pic.twitter.com/276WjRrGe1
— Lucius Artorius Castus 🤩 (@chedarmac) October 4, 2014
They were an important part of romantic culture.
a couple that waves together, stays together #RelationshipGoals #DuragHistoryWeek pic.twitter.com/QL8XjdaZ96
— Mr. Breakbeats and Minor Chords (@ProsodiJ) September 28, 2015
#2014Faves Remember when Avant taught you all about seduction with the sideways duragtivity? #DuragHistoryWeek http://t.co/GPZgm0m2Be
— Sister Mary Clarence 🙏🏾 (@JBrownSugaa) December 23, 2014
https://twitter.com/LesIzMore/status/648504901887205377
Reggie Watson: the first man to ask a waiter "why y'all ain't got no prices on these menus?" #DuragHistoryWeek pic.twitter.com/pjIUsRr4Xy
— Southpaw Swade (@SouthpawSwade) July 20, 2015
And some people tried to reinvent the wheel with their alternative styles.
Bodie Broadus, never tied his Durag, but it never fell of his head #DuragHistoryWeek pic.twitter.com/ZNdTdfNzMG
— Nico (@Nico2Turnt) September 30, 2014
RT @ColemanM95 "@DjSteelCity: This is the legendary fusion durag that ended segregation #DuragHistoryWeek http://t.co/4FAQyp3GNo"
— The Formless Electric Living Zero (@Entr0zy) June 7, 2015
https://twitter.com/DJDeeLamont/status/648512070649008128
Flourishing and caping worldwide. RT @DreEastwood: body length durags out here word to alchemist https://t.co/jJgKj0EFyz
— I’m Still Not Back (@CoryTownes) July 15, 2013
Raz B sporting the rare denim durag #DuragHistoryWeek pic.twitter.com/cwYsIzxnz6
— Mesha (@TREYedUP) September 28, 2015
#DuragHistoryWeek In the Beg…God Created a Coconut Oil Treated Fabric Durag. Moisturize & Develop Superior waves. pic.twitter.com/ftCGHIGStS
— Shanna4 (@CrunkShanna4) September 28, 2015
"The durags lesser known cousin, the Bounty quicker pickerupper head wrap, pioneered by Fab & Jada #DuragHistoryWeek http://t.co/44yw9H1a7T"
— That Guy The Series (@THATGUYSeries) November 8, 2014
Durags have even had some heavy supporters that lack hair underneath.
LL Cool J has not had hair in over 30 years but continues to rock Durags on a daily. We salute you. #DuragHistoryWeek pic.twitter.com/uqDeiBlKzH
— Jason Weintraub (@JRtheWriter) September 28, 2015
Lebron used the du rag to scare away his hairline #DuragHistoryWeek pic.twitter.com/c1LfYiY3Np
— . (@TribeVegas215) September 28, 2015
there’s no denying that the durag is legendary and #DuragHistoryWeek is full of some gems.
but if that’s not enough Durag history for you, check out this Dormtainment video below.
What’s your favorite time period in the history of the Durag? Let us know in the comments below.