The distinctive locs hairstyle associated with the Black Panther character Killmonger has become surprisingly common in video game character creation, appearing as a default option for Black characters across multiple games. According to reporting, this widespread adoption stems from the relative ease of coding this particular hairstyle compared to other natural hair textures and styles.

Danielle Udogaranya, a game artist, has taken issue with this trend and is actively working to address it. Her effort highlights a broader concern about representation and creative choice in game design—when developers default to the same hairstyle for practical reasons, it limits the visual diversity of Black characters and reduces the authenticity of character customization.