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Hip hop artists use their influence to propel largely unrelated ventures

Implications - Rappers are increasing their level of interaction among fans by appealing to them in spheres outside of music and merchandise. While some are using their fame to enter into other industries with an edge, others like Vince Staples aim to positively influence youth by taking part in educational efforts. In doing so, they appeal to a large demographic of people who look up to them and prompt them to focus their interests in a way that comes across as more genuine.
Workshop Question - How often do you look outside your industry for inspiration? What adjacent industries could you leverage?
Trend Themes
1. Hip Hop Artists as Curators - Hip hop artists like Kanye West and Drake are using their fame to curate art exhibits and create music for interactive exhibits with the potential to revolutionize how we think of art and music collaboration.
2. Celebrity Cannabis Websites - Celebrities like Snoop Dogg are capitalizing on the legalization of cannabis by creating online platforms to promote lifestyle and education in an effort to destigmatize cannabis use and possibly even change legislation.
3. Rapper-driven Entertainment Businesses - Rappers like Drake and Fat Joe are branching out from music to start their own gentlemens clubs and sneaker stores with the potential to disrupt the entertainment and retail industries.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Culture - The convergence of hip hop with fine art and art curation offers opportunities for disruption in how we consume and appreciate art.
2. Cannabis - The legalization of cannabis has created opportunities for disruptive innovation in industries such as lifestyle, entertainment, and even healthcare and legislation.
3. Retail and Entertainment - Rap artists entering the retail and entertainment businesses have the potential to shake up established industries and create unique experiences for their fans.
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Rapper-Designed Gentlemen's Clubs
Rapper-Designed Gentlemen's Clubs
'The Ballet' by Drake Spotlights Female Dancers in a New Way
‘The Ballet’ is the name of a gentlemen’s club that was created by Drake. So far just a pop-up, the experience is a part of the Toronto rapper’s stop in Texas for his ‘... MORE
Rapper-Curated Art Selections
Rapper-Curated Art Selections
A New Spread in CR Fashion Book Features Kanye West as Curator
A new spread in Issue 6 of CR Fashion Book features Kanye West as curator in a selection of work collected under the title ‘Blud Rush.’ Revealed in a teaser photo by CR Fashion Book,... MORE
Retro Rapper Sneaker Stores
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Fat Joe is Gearing Up to Open His Own Business in New York City
A rapper who’s known for hits like ‘What’s Luv?’ with Ashanti, ‘Make It Rain’ with Lil Wayne and more recently, ‘All The Way Up’ with Remy Ma, French... MORE
Celebrity Cannabis Websites
Celebrity Cannabis Websites
Snoop Dogg's New Venture Merry Jane is an THC-Themed Online Platform
Celebrity rapper Snoop Dogg recently announced the creation of his latest venture project Merry Jane that will be a lifestyle website with a cannabis focus. The site will be a platform to everything... MORE
play_circle_filledRapper-Developed Educational Programs
Rapper-Developed Educational Programs
Vince Staples Joined with Levi's for the 'Music Project'
The ‘Music Project’ is an year-round educational class that teaches production to teens from Vince Staples’ hometown, Long Beach, California.  Working in partnership with... MORE
play_circle_filledFashionable Ambassador Interviews
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This H&M and Kenzo Ad Features a Candid Chance the Rapper
One of seven of H&M’s featured brand ambassadors, Chance the Rapper, is at the focus of this short H&M and Kenzo ad that was made to promote the clothing that he wears while getting to... MORE

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