The black

background

represents

mystery and

the unknown

Eminem's crucifix on

his necklace is a

symbol of religion

The smoke in the

background is a code and

convention of being a

'rebel' or being in a gang

He is looking at the

camera which

represents being

independent and in

control

He isn't smiling

which could

represent having

no emotion

Eminem is wearing

black and white

which are very plain

colours this

symbolises having

no feelings

The background of

this photo is plain

which makes Drake

the main feature

There is gold writing on

Drakes top, wearing

gold signifies wealth

and being important

He is biting a gold chain which

represents having a lot of money

a gold chain is also a code and

convention of gangster or rap

Looking straight into

the camera connotes

being powerful and

strong

Drake has stubble

which is a code and

convention of the

‘bad boy’ look

She is wearing a black

dress which denotes a

colour however

connotes

mystery, death and

the unknown

Eve is wearing

hooped earrings

which are a code and

convention of a

female gangster

She is staring directly at the

camera which represents female

dominance

Her pose is

confrontational, she is

pouting her lips which

is overtly sexy

A shadow is on half of

Eves face which could

signify the unknowing

and a secret

The cap Lil Wayne is

wearing is polysemic

because it could represent

sport but it actually is a

code and convention of

rappers

The tattoos on his arm

represent being a

rebel and a typical

bad boy

His black trousers contrast with

the white back ground

His lip is slightly raised which

signifies being aggressive and

angry

Lil Wayne's hands are at the

front of his body and he is

acting like he has hold of a

gun which is a code and

convention of violence

Her pink clothing and hair is a

representation of being

feminine and girly

Nicki’s cleavage is on show

which is overtly sexual and

represents sex

She is wearing false eye lashes

which are a code and

convention of being girly

Her tattoo is on show

which is a representation

of gangster

She is snarling her lips

which signifies being a

female boss