When you are a part of an epic rap group, you can do anything you want... and people will buy it. Remember when Coolio put out a cookbook? Exactly. So I actually appreciate the RZA Art Bombing, which is about to become available.
Taking some of the most prominent and epic pieces of art work around, the hip hop aficionado replaces the faces of members of the Wu-Tang Clan. Because at the end of the day, the RZA Art Bombing ain’t nothing to mess wit.
Wu-Tang Artists
The Rza Art Bombing Shows a Different Side to the Rapper
Trend Themes
1. Hip-hop Art Crossovers - The increasing popularity of hip hop culture infused into art can lead to new avenues for collaborations and offer non-traditional artists to the mainstream.
2. Celebrity-driven Merchandise - The trend of celebrities creating merchandising opportunities outside their traditional industries opens new revenue streams and channels for them in the market.
3. Nostalgia-based Consumerism - As consumers continue to crave experiences from their past, merchandise and products that tap into nostalgia can satisfy these cravings and translates into profitable sales opportunities.
Industry Implications
1. Music - Collaborations between music and visual arts industries are becoming more common and can lead to new opportunities for both sides.
2. Art - Hip hop culture infused into the art world creates more accessible and relatable art for wider audiences.
3. Merchandise and Licensing - Media personalities leveraging their brands outside of their traditional industries are finding success in new areas, such as selling merchandise.