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 pic.twitter.com/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
You see how twitter got me? Picture of Harriet Tubman and first thing I thought of was #DuragHistoryWeek pic.twitter.com/IH0fendCNx
— Lolita Huxtable (@BrooklynBettyB) December 7, 2014
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
— CREASED AF1’s (@PRER0LLS) September 28, 2015
#DuragHistoryWeek When Neyo used to look like a lizard. pic.twitter.com/zxP6LM0CPI
— Marlon Palmer (@ThatDudeMCFLY) September 28, 2015
https://twitter.com/kmoorenation/status/648587602744836096
https://twitter.com/LadyOnTheMuna/status/648517589258231808
#DuragHistoryWeek when Eminen was the first white person to receive the honorary Durag lifetime achievement award pic.twitter.com/QYfEQSXeCd
— Trade Young🇩🇴 (@MhDaDon) September 28, 2015
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
Lmaooo, I remember when my mentions died
"#DuragHistoryWeek Only took his durag off once. pic.twitter.com/5ckqabw4C6"— Dr. Hank Ziety, LPCC. (@_Shadecaster) April 11, 2015
https://twitter.com/_Zeets/status/648501648231432192
of course, there were some bleak times in Durag history.
Dark days in #DuragHistoryWeek pic.twitter.com/pjhDgzCrTu
— himbo slice (@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 FLO $ (@ItsMe_Creezy) September 28, 2015
"The most savage to ever do it #DuragHistoryWeek http://t.co/KOqMIBIMQU"
— That Guy The Series (@THATGUYSeries) November 8, 2014
The Durag that brought the hood to the runway, courtesy of slick Rick #DuragHistoryWeek pic.twitter.com/2p1V4wwD0L
— Aaron-James (@AJ_Bumanglag) May 13, 2015
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.
https://twitter.com/chedarmac/status/518482100346179584
They were an important part of romantic culture.
a couple that waves together, stays together #RelationshipGoals #DuragHistoryWeek pic.twitter.com/QL8XjdaZ96
— 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
Netflix & chill #DuragHistoryWeek pic.twitter.com/faM2VH8FED
— Pastel Papi (@4REST_JOB) September 28, 2015
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.
https://twitter.com/Big__Nico/status/517004590483767296
RT @ColemanM95 "@DjSteelCity: This is the legendary fusion durag that ended segregation #DuragHistoryWeek pic.twitter.com/4FAQyp3GNo"
— Dicky Galoot. (@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
— Boul. (@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
— Brother Hotep (@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.
