"Following the impressive careers of Gordon Parks and Carrie Mae
Weems, who made photography imperative to documenting the various facets
of black life, the medium became a staple in the rise of hip-hop. The
culture's next rising photography star lies in Gunner Stahl: a lanky,
soft-spoken millennial from Atlanta, GA." --Vibe
Explore intimate photographs of the top artists in rap music from one of
the most influential and culturally relevant photographers of his
generation. Photographer Gunner Stahl has captured shots of some of the
world's most famous rappers, including:
- Drake
- Migos
- A$AP Rocky
- Childish Gambino
- Tyler, the Creator
- Gucci Mane
- Mac Miller
- Wiz Khalifa
- Nipsey Hussle
- Post Malone
- And more!
He started by capturing the burgeoning hip-hop scene in Atlanta with an
undeniable raw energy that has led to professional opportunities with
magazines like Vogue, Fader, and Highsnobiety as well as brands
like Google, Red Bull, Moncler, Adidas, Stella McCartney, PUMA, and
Kylie Jenner's Thick clothing collection.
If you're a huge modern hip-hop head, you will love this book. Here are
intimate photos from The Weeknd during his time recording Kiss Land,
21 Savage working on Savage Mode, to dearly departed favorites such as
Lil Peep, Nipsey Hussle, Mac Miller, and a page dedicated to A$AP Yams.
Portraits also offers unseen images of celebrities, including Miley
Cyrus, Paris Hilton, and Billie Eilish, along with written contributions
from rapper Swae Lee and photographer Chi Modu. Flipping through its
pages is a chance to take a deep dive into pop culture's most powerful
current.
