WHO IS MORE GQ?: COMMON OR JIGGA
Monday, October 22, 2007

( Photos: Wireimage )
The premiere for the anticipated film “American Gangster” took place over the weekend, and while many stars at the premiere did what they could in the wardrobe department - rappers Common and Jay-Z stood out among the fellas. Both were there for their contributions to the movie - Common starring in the film and Jay doing his music thing based off of it.
Jay-Z opted for a classic black three piece suit while Common added more of variety to his look topped with a black velvet blazer. So I ask you, which is more GQ?






112 Comments
1.
TayNae
Monday, October 22, 2007 /
jigga man got this one.
2.
Ali
Monday, October 22, 2007 /
Common, Jay-z Looks like shit no matter what he puts on.
3.
please
Monday, October 22, 2007 /
o.k. common looks very sexy however gotta give this one to jay he looks very dapper
4.
jeremy
Monday, October 22, 2007 /
Common iz a fly dude. He killin Jigga. Dat coat is in my wishlist 4 christmas
5.
And you are telling me this because?
Monday, October 22, 2007 /
Common makes you think dirty thought while Jay makes me lose all sexual apetite. Common looks hella DAPPER.
6.
Kandi is hilarious
Monday, October 22, 2007 /
common won, jay z is so damn ugly and clothes can’t make a person look fine cause jay z is still ugly
7.
FancyFace
Monday, October 22, 2007 /
Don’t care too much for either but I must admit that Comon looks hot!
8.
Kween215
Monday, October 22, 2007 /
yeah Jigga is like my fly uncle type of sharp…..however, Common looks some type of delicious….”what is that velvet??”
9.
labdiva
Monday, October 22, 2007 /
Common’s jacket looks like it was tailor made for somebody else. It needs to be a couple of icnhes looser. Minus the face, Jay-Z’s look is sharp!
10.
foreverblessed
Monday, October 22, 2007 /
Both look nice!!!
11.
foreverblessed
Monday, October 22, 2007 /
HAHHAHHAHHAHAHAH @ number 8
12.
toi
Monday, October 22, 2007 /
i would have picked common with out a second thought….. but im not feeling the velvet…. so i gotta reluctantly give it to mr jigga man
13.
Simplistic
Monday, October 22, 2007 /
COMMON
14.
Naw Son
Monday, October 22, 2007 /
Hov, took this one
15.
Leonna
Monday, October 22, 2007 /
I love Common, but Jay knows how to wear the hell out of a suit! I gotta go with Jay on this one.
16.
Quickblood
Monday, October 22, 2007 /
OK I’m about to really uncool here.
GQ? As in the magazine?
17.
MS. Rochelle
Monday, October 22, 2007 /
Both gentlemen look nice, but the winner is…Common.
Jay-Z ’s 3 piece ensemble is a sophisticated conservative look, but Common’s velvet blazer just adds that extra personality and individualism to his look. I’m so glad to see these men dressing like men instead of men that seem to be in a mid life crisis wearing baggy jeans and medallions heavier than a gallon of milk.
P.S. Common better watch himself, looking like all types of deliciousness. Get your shine on, you deserve it!
18.
Darkflava
Monday, October 22, 2007 /
I’m not making my decision on who looks better between the two, my decision is based on which outfit I’d more prefer to wear. I gotta give my vote to Jay. That suit is hot. I’d rock the hell outta that. I can’t really get with the velvet jacket thing. I’d feel like Morris Day if I had that on.
19.
whytry?
Monday, October 22, 2007 /
BOTH, but I’d give it to Jay Z. There is nothing like a well-dressed man! WHEW!
No long, floor-length jackets or colorful zoot suits men! Classic is always better.
20.
Phillyjawn
Monday, October 22, 2007 /
Common got this one, his outfit is more suitable for the red carpet. Jay-Z looks like he going to a meeting.
21.
Bouga
Monday, October 22, 2007 /
You know my boy Common’s got this. Jay-Z’s look is cool, but conventional. Common, like Tianna said, added more to it. And you could never go wrong with a velvet jacket/blazer.
22.
Alexander
Monday, October 22, 2007 /
Common wins!!!
Common looks dapper! While, Jay Z looks like a stuffy business man in his suit.
23.
That's Wassup
Monday, October 22, 2007 /
Umm Jay Z looking more Ebony man of the month!
24.
lexdiamonz
Monday, October 22, 2007 /
ummm no brainer Common I wonder how many of yall would say Jigga fine if he was broke dat nicca look like a butthole with a roid common is naturally sexy and not cocky either which makes him more sexy the only thing jigga would look good in is a full on burka
25.
Kandi is hilarious
Monday, October 22, 2007 /
@ LEXDIAMONZ
LOL, that is so true, jay z is plain ole ugly from head 2 toe, that face scared the mess outta me
26.
Run Away Love
Monday, October 22, 2007 /
Jay-Z wins…………who let Common out the house with that jacket!
Now if Jay and common were to swap outfits………………..
27.
LuP
Monday, October 22, 2007 /
Love me some Jigga but Common has this one..The velvet jacket was the one that got me..! classy, suave and sexy as hell!
28.
GangsterPrincess(not logged in)
Monday, October 22, 2007 /
COMMON IS HOT!
29.
Greatestloveofall
Monday, October 22, 2007 /
Common, he brings out that suit a lot more than Jay.
Plus Common is FINE AS HELL, whereas Jigga’s an ugly-ass camel with those soup cooler lips.
30.
Greatestloveofall
Monday, October 22, 2007 /
….Oh yeah, @ LEXDIAMONZ:
“the only thing jigga would look good in is a full on burka”
LMAMFAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dang u said it. That shit has me laughing the roof off this muthafucker!
Yeah, plus Common carries himself like a modest gentleman, not some arrogant ass hustler.
31.
Nikki
Monday, October 22, 2007 /
Common. I loved that suit since I first saw the pic with him wearing it.
32.
lucia
Monday, October 22, 2007 /
Common, always.
33.
KeepIttrue
Monday, October 22, 2007 /
Common hands down. Dude surpassed GQ, he looks like Sexual Chocolate! Jay looks the opposite of “GQ” because he went for the “Classic” look, which incidentally and I’m sure intentionally on his part, makes him look like the old man he is. At least no one can accuse him of not acting his age now, aye “young hov”? LOL!
34.
Dame
Monday, October 22, 2007 /
My boy Jay got this one.
35.
truthseekertruthspeaker
Monday, October 22, 2007 /
oooohhh, they both look like beautiful black men…ain’t nothing else like it!!!!
36.
BRWNCRAYOLA
Monday, October 22, 2007 /
ill take both in a sandwich please…
I like Jay’s better his is more…”im in charge” type feel…love it.
37.
JoRo
Monday, October 22, 2007 /
I prefer Jay-Z’s suit.
38.
Bittersweets
Monday, October 22, 2007 /
Jay’s look is classic and kind of makes him look like he is ready for the executive boardroom. Should have been a bit more modern and streamlined to give him a thinner look. Common - I don’t know - I am not too keen on mis- match suits for any occasion and I believe that its difficult for a man to choose such an ensemble. Common’s jacket somehow has the look of someone who has no clothes and and now must find something to wear to an unexpected event - to me just doesn’t fit right. Therefore I’ll have to go for Jay.
39.
ThinkAboutIt
Monday, October 22, 2007 /
Both the brothers look very nice.
40.
LeevMyNameOut
Monday, October 22, 2007 /
Jigga lookin like his mom told him to pose for a picture..Common looks way more comfortable.
41.
sxycarmel26
Monday, October 22, 2007 /
Both are dressed hawt! Common is one fine speciman! lmao
42.
SexyQB
Monday, October 22, 2007 /
I love Jigga, but Common wins this one hands down!!! Work that bald head Common!!! Yummy!!!
43.
BigRay
Monday, October 22, 2007 /
Common hands down
44.
Such Magnificence
Monday, October 22, 2007 /
COMMON ALL DAY LONG!!! That man is just sexy…period.
45.
DAINTII
Monday, October 22, 2007 /
I love me some Jay, but when it comes to be GQ; you’ve got to be sharp, things have to fit well with clean lines… he may be well dressed, but he also looks frumpy!
46.
DAINTII
Monday, October 22, 2007 /
I take that back… Jays suit fits quite well… on “some” occasions his suits look frumpy…
47.
Anonymous
Monday, October 22, 2007 /
Common is soo damn fine!!! One of the finest rappers around! Jay Z looks busted no matter what he wears lol
48.
kaykay
Monday, October 22, 2007 /
dang common is fine as long as he’s not talking lol
49.
hood_shit
Monday, October 22, 2007 /
Common is SMASHING Jay…. Get it established!
50.
Laila
Monday, October 22, 2007 /
I prefer JayZ’s suit. Timeless and classic. I don’t like velvet anything, Also Common’s pants aren’t tailored properly
51.
ayana
Monday, October 22, 2007 /
Jigga ALWAYS looks fly. Common only looks good when Erykah Badu is not sewing his outfits for him.
lets not forget those days when Common was rockin the slave-chic look.
J cant lose with B on his side. she’s the accessory of all accessories.
52.
sapphireblue
Monday, October 22, 2007 /
common ole sexy ole fine azz… i pick him over jigga on any subject
53.
Don't F-ck With My Chi
Monday, October 22, 2007 /
@51… i may not have perfect vision but i really don’t see beyonce in that picture. i thought the question was about Common and Jay Z’s style, ur making jay the winner by association with someone who isn’t even in the picture.You beyonce stans are hilarious… i hope she’s a wonderful person to be deserving all the brown nosing yall do
54.
tybu
Monday, October 22, 2007 /
Common wins this category. He looks delicious in his attire. Plus he looks even better without the outfit. SEXY…….SEX. He has class all day everyday.
55.
natural mystique
Monday, October 22, 2007 /
Both, but more so Common b/c he’s got a GQ face to match the gear.
56.
hamburgerpimp
Monday, October 22, 2007 /
I say Common looks flyest, but a pocket square would have really set it off. Jay Z is fresh as always, but three pieces are for church deacons.
57.
WAH UP?!?!
Monday, October 22, 2007 /
I like common’s suit better then J’s, Common usually does look more GQ then most rappers
58.
H-Town Chic***
Monday, October 22, 2007 /
HOV!!!!!
59.
KSH
Monday, October 22, 2007 /
While Jay Z is looking rather common; Common actually looks more GQ! Love that jacket on him!
60.
OG_Sweetz
Monday, October 22, 2007 /
Jigga looks nice, but Common just drips sexiness!! Damn!!
61.
foxxy380*Out My Socks
Monday, October 22, 2007 /
Most def. Common!
62.
BashyBoo
Monday, October 22, 2007 /
HA! COMMON GOT THIS 10′S ACROSS THE BOARD NO CONTEST!
63.
dctrinigyal
Monday, October 22, 2007 /
DONT CARE TOO MUCH ABOUT EITHER BUT I WILL SAY COMMON LOOK REAL DAPPER.
64.
tia
Monday, October 22, 2007 /
actually i think common rocked it best
jay-z can dress his ass off too though,i pretty much like everything jay wears,he has style thats fa sure….ugly or not you cant take that away from him.
65.
MZ L CORLEONE
Monday, October 22, 2007 /
DAMMMN..
Common lookin fine as usual
i would love me some of him!!
66.
jscene
Monday, October 22, 2007 /
Jayz won this one cause the suit and it’s fit is tight, but he’s still a butta head….everything looks good but his head….jayz is a ugly fucker. I would faint if he tried to kiss me with them ugly lips.
67.
vexxed
Monday, October 22, 2007 /
Common all day everyday!!!!!!
68.
Provost...
Monday, October 22, 2007 /
A toss up, if you ask me…I like both suits but since we have to put them up against each other, Common’s pants are too long and Jay’s jacket sleeves are too long (not a trace of shirt cuff in sight). ::shrug::
69.
Provost...
Monday, October 22, 2007 /
……………I can’t lie though; I voted for Common (that velvet is ME!).
70.
ladybug
Monday, October 22, 2007 /
Gotta give it to JayZ this time….lookin good
71.
lana
Monday, October 22, 2007 /
Common has got this hand’s down. I don’t think anyone can pull off that outfit like he can. Ufffff that man is too sexy for word’s.
72.
YOU TOLD HARPO TO BEAT ME???
Monday, October 22, 2007 /
Jay is always sharp. His swag is sick! TEASM JAY-Z!!
73.
BRING JAY-Z OUT OF THE CLOSET!! LOVE LARRY JOHNSON
Monday, October 22, 2007 /
I’m telling ya’ll old homie jay is killin’ em..i’m sure (jay-z’s boyfriend/roomate) Larry johnson approved of that suit..that’s tailored baby!! hand made..common’s smoky velvet looks off the gap rack..even though common makes gap clothes look nice…Jay is just on another level plus the gear is black so its not too good to the camera..i’m sure in person..Jay had that one hands down..that fabric looks expensive as hell..
74.
DISRESPECTFUL
Monday, October 22, 2007 /
AND YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT YOUR PROBLEM IS OR THAT YOU’RE CONTRIBUTING TO AN ILL-THINKING SOCIETY - CONCRETE HOSTS?
These are two fine BROTHERS looking good and doing big things.
Why do you feel the need to give the public a chance to compare them? Why can’t it be pictures with a posting that says “they both look good”?
This has been happening to our race since the beginning of time - ‘the masters pitting one against the other” and you continue that same ill-thinking with topics like these.
What’s next? Willie Lynch?
75.
Kander1625
Monday, October 22, 2007 /
I love the way Jay wears his clothes - whether it’s a pair of jeans or a three piece suit. He’s the flyest in the game.
Jay all the way.
76.
LAY LAY
Monday, October 22, 2007 /
i love common but not without a hat
77.
TAISH4U
Monday, October 22, 2007 /
Both men look SEXY!
78.
JDWhitedst
Monday, October 22, 2007 /
ARE YALL FREAKING KIDDING ME…JIGGA CAN OUT DRESS COMMON ANY DAY OF THE WEEK.
79.
Bedstuy Beauty
Monday, October 22, 2007 /
LOL @ Kween215 - “What is that velvet?” kanye is a riot!
Only in this case, that “velvet” looks RIGHT on Common! Yummy! He stay lookin fresh!
80.
MissTee2U
Monday, October 22, 2007 /
THey both look good…..hell, I’d be seen with either one!!!
81.
My Mood is Music
Monday, October 22, 2007 /
Common def has this one. He is so classy and stylish. I love it!
82.
ninabrown
Monday, October 22, 2007 /
i luv common n all, but he looked like he had a few too many!
83.
get_me_bodied
Monday, October 22, 2007 /
COMMON! ONLY CUZ HE LOOK LIKE MY MAN, TALL, LIGHT SKINNED, BALD, FACIAL HAIR, JUST DOWN RITE GROWN FINE MAN AND IM HIS LIL BROWN MILK DUD, LOL, JIGGA LOOKS SMOOTH 2, BUT COMMON DEFINATELY STANDS OUT MORE 2 ME BABY!, LOL
84.
Im the only polar bear up in this bitch
Monday, October 22, 2007 /
I can tell u which one doesn’t look like a camel.
85.
yall_2damn much
Monday, October 22, 2007 /
Jay Z because he always dressed to the nines most of the time. Common doesn’t alawys go this route, his usual style of dress is more offbeat. so that’s why i gotta go with jigga
86.
gdlywoman
Monday, October 22, 2007 /
I like that Jigga is trying to bring the three-piece back….classic old-skool look!
87.
foxxy380*Out My Socks
Monday, October 22, 2007 /
@ #74, WTF? Dayum it ain’t that serious. Just vote for both. LMAO @ some of these crazy people.
88.
yeah......and what!
Monday, October 22, 2007 /
I say Jay he always looks good in a suit. Although most of you may disagree I actually think Jay is Handsome. I get a lot of flack from my sisters and my girlfriends but I have always though he was cute, because I have have always liked his swagger and that goes along way with me.
89.
BRING JAY-Z OUT OF THE CLOSET!! LOVE LARRY JOHNSON
Monday, October 22, 2007 /
Will someone please sit NFL running back Larry Johnson down and the 411 on his (intimate)relationship with jay-z. I know concreteloop may want to avoid the truth but come on…the signs and everything been there for years!! Lets stop acting like Beyonce is more than just a beard for mr. likes his dudes bent H-ova!!
90.
Charlene
Monday, October 22, 2007 /
Jay Looks like anyone else and common look different and better to me like anyway it does even matter to me who looks better because at the end of the day i love both of there music alot but hey i know you guys had to hear about boost mobile rock corps check out this site and become a rock star its really cool do four hours for your community and get get a whole package of goodies from da company http://rockcorpsrevolution.blogspot.com those are somethings you could do !!!
91.
Tia-Bia
Monday, October 22, 2007 /
Jays suit fits better and actually looks tailored. Common’s pants don’t hang right and that velvet blazer is a mess that he bought off the rack.
But i still voted for Common b/c Common is handsome. I think Puff and Common would have been a better comparison. Diddy was very sharp in his grey suit.
92.
get_me_bodied
Monday, October 22, 2007 /
@89, WHAT IN DA WORLD! WHO R U, DAT LAST LINE IS 2 FUNNY!!! ROLLING ON THE FLOOR OVER DIRT AND ALL LAUGHING MY BOOTY OFF, LOL!
93.
Shay43
Monday, October 22, 2007 /
Both look nice but Common looks more appealing..
94.
MY2cents
Monday, October 22, 2007 /
Speaking solely on what i’d wear myself I going with Jigga man. My dudes and I wouldn’t really rock that velvet, but BigUp! The ladies love you atleast Common
95.
luscious29
Monday, October 22, 2007 /
Hovie baby! Jay’s swagger is off the chain…. Anyone know when tickets will go on sale for his 5 day tour, the show in LA?
96.
BRING JAY-Z OUT OF THE CLOSET!! LOVE LARRY JOHNSON
Monday, October 22, 2007 /
#92 I am the truth girl…I speak the truth. I’ve worked within the folds of that industry…the rumors have been rampant but the man has a fantastic publicist who keeps things under wrap. I’ve only seen one site have the gall to address what i’m saying and that was sandra rose but it was simple and not investigated. I mean why has the man kept such a small circle..ta-ta and them. Meanwhile those who got jay started are not welcome..because that would be additional pockets to fill to keep them quiet…ta-ta hasn’t been instrumental in any of jay’s success the only thing he’s ever done is mace r.kelly…i’m just saying the truth…I wish one of these bloggers would just get r done….
97.
Reccy
Monday, October 22, 2007 /
LMAO @ 84!!! Common all day!! He got the swagger and is just down right sexy!!!!
98.
get_me_bodied
Monday, October 22, 2007 /
WOW 96, THAT’S JUICY. I KNOW PPL MYSELF, DUN MET TONS OF FOLKS N DA GAME 2, BUT I JUST KEEP QUIET. U NEVA KNOW WHO’S WATCHIN. I WOULDNT PUT NUTHIN PASS NOBODY THOUGH, I COULD TELL U SOME STORIES, LOL! TAKE CARE!
99.
Michie Wuz Here!
Monday, October 22, 2007 /
Common! He has more of a body than Jay-Z. I care for neither cats, but Common clothes just fit better because he’s fit. When you are fit, you can wear anything! Jay-Z might think about hittin’ the gym
100.
sexy chocolate
Monday, October 22, 2007 /
I’m gonna have to give it to Jigga. I love both these guys but I’m not feelin Commons Jacket.
101.
PrettyYoungThang
Monday, October 22, 2007 /
Common hands down. Jay looks like tales from the crypt!
102.
sxcighanamamii
Tuesday, October 23, 2007 /
Jay is so flyy, man!
he knows how to wear his DAMN SUITS!
Common is flyy too, but you cant battle Jay-z
in a suit.
you’ll lose.
[my opinion.]
103.
Angelita
Tuesday, October 23, 2007 /
Common hands down!!!! Love the velvet blazer, pokka dot tie and the way your pants are creased ever so gently!!!
Jay-Z (although i love his BK swagger) looks like a deacon. Putting on his #1 Deacon special required no effort at all. His suit looked like something he kept in his closet for an unexpected funeral.
Sorry Jay I still love you and can’t wait for the American Ganster album.
104.
thomian
Tuesday, October 23, 2007 /
Jigga man has it. Commons jacket is too little and his pants are too long. I just cant support a grown man wearing velvet. Maybe that turned me off all together.
105.
What the hell?
Tuesday, October 23, 2007 /
Common.
106.
BRING JAY-Z OUT OF THE CLOSET!! LOVE LARRY JOHNSON
Tuesday, October 23, 2007 /
98. Well you know how we do..It’s just insane that all these bloggers claim to be giving inside scoop…but not many of them go out and get the good stuff…I guess when ppl are kept on payroll they have incentives to keep quiet. But as the saying goes “the truth will always see the light..at some point”…
107.
MAYHEM
Tuesday, October 23, 2007 /
common is more GQ in this comparison, and period because he has a more versatile look than jay-z. jay is limited to either hip-hop street or formal attire wear, everything else in between jay CAN NOT PULL OFF.
108.
Toons
Tuesday, October 23, 2007 /
Jay looks sloppy.
109.
debra
Tuesday, October 23, 2007 /
#96 That is when I stopped supporting Jay’s ass, when he had Ty Ty mace R. Kelly.
I could care less what he look like in a suit or a monkey suit.
110.
tianni
Tuesday, October 23, 2007 /
COMMON looks GQ/ metro sexual, in all of his garments. JAY Z is only GQ on special occassions.
111.
Rashad
Wednesday, October 24, 2007 /
Common looks more GQ but Jigga looks really nice right there!
112.
max
Thursday, October 25, 2007 /
BOTH. But I gotta give this one to Common, my man.