‘Killmonger Locs’ Are Everywhere in Video Games. This Artist Is Sick of It

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What happened

The Black Panther villain’s hairstyle has become a default for Black video game characters because it’s easy to code.

Danielle Udogaranya is changing that.

Key facts

  • Reported by WIRED and published Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:45:00 UTC.

Why it matters

Platform, chip and AI decisions set the terms other companies have to build on, so a single announcement here tends to ripple through products, supply chains and regulation.

What to watch next

  • Availability, pricing and rollout regions
  • Independent testing or verification of the claims made
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Coverage timeline

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  1. ‘Killmonger Locs’ Are Everywhere in Video Games. This Artist Is Sick of It

  2. List of references on Sony websites to players "owning" their digital games

Sources

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