13 super last minute Halloween costumes inspired by 2017 pop culture

It doesn't get any easier than this.

Look, we all want to be something great for Halloween, but life gets in the way and makes it difficult to put together an elaborate costume.

If you want to join in on the fun, but haven't started planning months in advance, this list is made for you. Especially if you keep a close eye on pop culture.

From Queen B to Get Out, we have all iconic 2017 pop culture moments that are easy to recreate last minute.

DJ Khaled

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What to wear: Your key items are lots of bling, sneakers, and a baby/baby doll with a cooler wardrobe than you.

Just make sure you walk around confidently while holding said baby -- who must be wearing a gold chain too large for his body. Every now and then yell out, "Another one," "we the best" or "perhaps" with lots of emphasis on the "S."

Salt Bae

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What to wear: All you need is a white tee, small, round sunglasses, a ponytail, and, of course, salt.

Make sure to throw the salt with your hands in the most dramatic manner possible and you're set.

Andrew from Get Out

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What to wear: This is the perfect costume for a fancier party. You need a tan blazer, a straw fedora, khaki dress pants, an off-white polo shirt, some loafers, and a fake nosebleed.

Kendall Jenner

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What to wear: A plain white t-shirt, blue jeans, a denim jacket, a brown wig, and a Pepsi can is all you need to be a little controversial this Halloween.

The new Taylor Swift

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What to wear: If you can't come to the phone right now, this costume is perfect for you. Just put on a sparkly dress, lots of jewelry, red lipstick with matching long nails, a blonde wig, and act extra all night long. Oh, and your phone, of course.

Jughead from Riverdale

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What to wear: If you have own a gray beanie, congratulations, you have the key component to your costume. Just make sure you incorporate lots of black and gray, and make plenty of snarky, condescending comments.

Georgie from IT

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What to wear: Literally all you need is a yellow rain coat and a red balloon to complete your costume.

Pregnant Beyonce

What to wear: Whether you're expecting a real baby or just a food baby, this is an easy one. Make sure you wear a burgundy bra or bikini top, baby blue satin bottoms, a green veil, and a curly caramel brown/blonde wig.

Eminem

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What to wear: This is ideal if you want to be comfy all night long. The color black is the key here—hoodie, shirt, sweatpants, and a cap. Add in a gold chain with the sneakers of your choice. Don't be afraid to unleash your inner rapper by doing some freestyling of your own.

Rihanna in Wild Thoughts

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What to wear: For this iconic RiRi music video look, you'll need floral print pants, an off-the-shoulder red crop top, a colorful head scarf, large gold hoop earrings, aviator sunglasses, and red lipstick.

Barack Obama on vacation

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What to wear: This especially works if you're still in summer vacation mode. You need black sunglasses, a water ski life jacket, and a salt and pepper hair/wig.

Baby from Baby Driver

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What to wear: This is as simple as it gets. You need just three things to pull off this costume — a varsity jacket, sunglasses, and earphones. Bonus: you can just leave music playing in the headphones and you won't have to speak to anyone all night!

Frank Ocean

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What to wear: You need a T-shirt that sends out a strong, positive message, like the one above which reads, "WHY BE RACIST, SEXIST, HOMOPHOBIC OR TRANSPHOBIC WHEN YOU COULD JUST BE QUIET?" To complete this look, wear black headphones and spray paint your hair blue.

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