Kangol Kid was a rapper in the hip-hop group UTFO, most famous for their song Roxanne, Roxanne. It is unclear whether Kangol approved of his appropriation of their trademark hats, although few could have claimed to look as good in them. Rapping is one of the elements of hip hop and the distinguishing feature of hip hop music; it is a form of rhyming lyrics spoken rhythmically over musical instruments, with a musical backdrop of sampling, scratching and mixing by DJs. ... Hip hop is a cultural movement that began among urban African Americans and Latinos in New York City in the early 1970s, and has since spread around the world. ... UTFO (which stands for Untouchable force organization) was a rap-group from the 80s. ... Kangol is a English clothing company, especially famous for its headwear. ... Appropriation is the act of taking possession of or assigning purpose to properties or ideas and is important in many topics, including: Appropriation (sociology) in relation to the spread of knowledge Appropriation (art) Appropriation (visual art) [1] Appropriation (music) in reference to the re-use and proliferation of different types... There are many different styles of hats A hat is an item of clothing which is worn on the head – a kind of headgear. ...

Kangol Kid (left) on the album Skeezer Pleezer by UTFO