Why do some American guys wear their pants hanging down, so that you can see their underwear?

Ok, first, who are these guys? Well, in college in 1992 I was one of them! I was a hip hop dj and most of my friends wore really baggy jeans.

This style definitely originated in the hip hop culture of the early 90s. And it has lasted until today.

Where did the style come from? Some people say prison culture. When you go to jail, you are given clothing to wear that may be too big for you--so your pants hang low. Furthermore, prisoners are not allowed to wear belts, for fear that they might hang themselves in their cells.

The idea is this: tough guys bring the baggy clothes style with them when they get out of jail. Kids on the street think the tough guys look cool, and they copy their style.

But other people say it came from sports culture. In the 1990s, stars like Michael Jordan started wearing loose shorts instead of tight ones.

Can you imagine a law against jeans that hang too low? Check out this link to find out!