dreadlocks

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The young programmer—sporting dreadlocks and a nose ring at the time—was one of Twitter’s co-founders and served as its CEO until 2008, when he was pushed out amid concerns he was distracted by his hobbies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

He presented prison guards with a copy of a 2017 court ruling stating that Rastafarians should be allowed to keep their dreadlocks in line with their religious beliefs.

From Barron's • Nov. 10, 2025

This season, as one of Arisu’s clients, Kuina is practically glowing with joy and contentment in a chunky sweater and jeans, but still with her signature dreadlocks.

From Salon • Sep. 26, 2025

He did the same in July, right before showing up at Ortega’s house, claiming he saw the man with dreadlocks break in.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 19, 2025

He has dreadlocks and one of the friendliest faces I’ve ever seen.

From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon