Yes, it's related to the 'rap' culture. Doesn't bother me greatly - if I had to pass a judgment I would say I have nothing against the bagginess at all, but wearing them so low they are in danger of falling down makes one look a bit idiotic. Then again I think the whole concept of fashion (a massive industry built around the desire to look good/trendy in the eyes of other people) is more than a touch idiotic. Certainly a large percentage of what gets shown on the catwalks in fashion shows, which get brief coverage in TV news, seems to look equally as silly as wearing your pants half way down your ass.

I'm personally more interested in comfortable clothes that I like, than worrying about the perceptions of others.