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45 Weird Rapper Innovations

From Presidential Rapper Apparel to Rap-Inspired Air Fresheners

— September 8, 2015 — Pop Culture
These weird rapper innovations are a true reflection of how massive the genre has become and all the kooky places it will go. In the late 1970s, DJ Kool Herc pioneered the hip-hop genre and now it has become a global phenomenon.

No one would have expected that music expressing the culture of the streets would become so big that there would be items like gangster cookie cutters. Also, with outlandish clothing items like the deceased rapper lingerie and presidential rapper apparel, people can express their appreciation of worldwide global icons like Kanye West, Jay-Z, Tupac, Lil B and The Notorious B.I.G.

One of the biggest sources of weird rapper innovations comes from the Harlem-based rapper Cam'ron, who frequently collaborates with various brands to create outlandish items like rapper-inspired air fresheners.
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Nostalgic MC Headwear
Nostalgic MC Headwear
O-Mighty's Lil Kim Bucket Hat Honors the Iconic Rapper
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Hanukkah Rapper Cards
Hanukkah Rapper Cards
These Hip Hop Hanukkah Cards are a Great Way to Spread Holiday Cheer
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Rapper Ice Cream Trucks
Rapper Ice Cream Trucks
Artist Raekwon is Celebrating a Music Milestone with Ice Cream Treats
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Rapper-Trialled Toothbrushes
Rapper-Trialled Toothbrushes
2 Chainz Tries a Very Expensive Toothbrush for a GQ Video Series
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Edible Rapper Emblems
Edible Rapper Emblems
These Food Illustrations Turns the Wu-Tang Clan Logo into Food Art
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Rap-Inspired Gaming Apps
Rap-Inspired Gaming Apps
This Drake Video Game Takes You Running Through the Six
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Rapper-Themed Action Games
Rapper-Themed Action Games
‘Flying Yeezus’ Becomes the Latest Flappy Bird Adaptation
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Rapper Pony Toys
Rapper Pony Toys
My Little Kanye West by Mari Kasurinen is a Dubious Tribute
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Presidential Rapper Apparel
Presidential Rapper Apparel
Kanye West's Supporters Have Already Come Out with Campaign Gear
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Lyrical Rapper Valentines
Lyrical Rapper Valentines
These Drake Valentine's are Perfect for Super Fans
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Rapper-Branded Socks
Rapper-Branded Socks
These Action Bronson Art Socks are Colorful and Cartoonish
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Rap Romance Storybooks
Rap Romance Storybooks
Designer Zak Tebbal Turned the Kimye Love Story Into a Children's Book
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Pink-Haired Rapper Trinkets
Pink-Haired Rapper Trinkets
Shop Jeen’s Portrait Earrings Celebrate The Nicki Minaj BET Awards Win
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Satirical Spinning Tops
Satirical Spinning Tops
The Hannah Rothstein Dr. Dreidel Piece Merges Humor with Chanukah
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Celebrity Emoji Apps
Celebrity Emoji Apps
This App Lets You Express Yourself with Kanye West Faces
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Religious Mismatched Rap Dresses
Religious Mismatched Rap Dresses
Show Your Swagger with This Novelty Rapper Dress with Lil' B
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Hip-Hop Royalty Swimwear
Hip-Hop Royalty Swimwear
O-Mighty's Biggie Bikini Set Celebrates the Fallen Rap Icon
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Rapper Matriarch Cards
Rapper Matriarch Cards
This Tupac Mother's Day Card is Inspired by a Hit Song Dear Mama
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Rapper Motto Decor
Rapper Motto Decor
Shop Jeen's Thug Life Pillow is Inspired by Tupac Rap Lyrics
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Hip-Hop Themed Sleeve Accessories
Hip-Hop Themed Sleeve Accessories
These Leroy's Place Cufflinks Celebrate Dynamic Duos
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Rose-Hued Rapper Couture
Rose-Hued Rapper Couture
Dimepiece's Real Men Wear Pink Dress Tributes Hip-Hop Star Cam'ron
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Rapper-Inspired Air Fresheners
Rapper-Inspired Air Fresheners
This Cam'ron Car Accessory Fills Your Car with a Sweet Grape Scent
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Deceased Rapper Lingerie
Deceased Rapper Lingerie
Shop Jeen's Tupac Panties Celebrate the Fallen Icons Birthday
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Pop Culture Romance Posters
Pop Culture Romance Posters
This Kim and Kanye Poster Set Celebrates the Duo's Bond
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Hip-Hop Coloring Books
Hip-Hop Coloring Books
The Gangster Doodles Books by Valley Cruise Celebrate Rap Culture
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Debut Rapper Eyeglasses
Debut Rapper Eyeglasses
The Will.i.am Eyewear Collection is Experimentally Classy
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Sentimental Rapper Romance Cards
Sentimental Rapper Romance Cards
This Drake Card is the Perfect Way to Pour Your Heart Out
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Celebrity Piggy Banks
Celebrity Piggy Banks
This Rick Ross Piggy Bank Comes With a Hefty Price Tag
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Rapper-Approved Ashtrays
Rapper-Approved Ashtrays
The OVO Ashtray Boasts Drake's Signature Owl Insignia
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Hip-Hop Guessing Games
Hip-Hop Guessing Games
'Guess Wu?' is a Wu Tang Clan-Inspired Board Game
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Gangster Cookie Cutters
Gangster Cookie Cutters
These Baking Cookie Cutter Designs are Shaped Like Famous Rappers
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Controversial Rapper Accessories
Controversial Rapper Accessories
This Gucci Lapel Pin by Valley Cruise Pays Tribute to Gucci Mane
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Graphic Cult Cinema Apparel
Graphic Cult Cinema Apparel
I Am Dope's Spring Breakers Tee Celebrates the Harmony Korine Film
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Celeb Romance Accessories
Celeb Romance Accessories
These Etsy Friendship Necklaces Celebrate Hip Hop Royalty
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Rap Icon Slippers
Rap Icon Slippers
Custom Clothing Art 's Footwear Accessories Celebrate Hip-Hop Royalty
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Rapper-Referencing Valentine Cards
Rapper-Referencing Valentine Cards
You Can Give Bae These Kane West Valentines on February 14th
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Rap Collective Home Decor
Rap Collective Home Decor
This Cam'ron Shower Curtain Shows Off Your Dipset Dedication at Home
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Romantic Rapper Cards
Romantic Rapper Cards
This Kanye Greeting Card Was Made for True Love
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Rapper Re-Interpreted Books
Rapper Re-Interpreted Books
A Kanye West Dr. Seuss Mashup Results in the Best Titles of All Time
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Iconic Rapper Toys
Iconic Rapper Toys
Kid Robot’s Snoop Dogg Figurine Clones the Music Star
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Outrageous Rapper Disguises
Outrageous Rapper Disguises
The Nicki Minaj Mask from Fred Flare Transforms One Into a Star
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Sci-Fi Rapper Heaphones
Sci-Fi Rapper Heaphones
50 Cent's SMS Audio Headphones Partner with Star Wars at CES 2014
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Rapper Fail Meme Polos
Rapper Fail Meme Polos
Drake's YOLO Fail and Jay-Z's Awkward Dive are Now On Polo Shirts
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Rap Album Birthday Cards
Rap Album Birthday Cards
This You're Old Card is Inspired by If You're Reading This, It's Too Late
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Rapper-Themed Valentine Cards
Rapper-Themed Valentine Cards
The Music-Themed Cards Created by Blare Magazine are Chuckle Worthy
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