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20 Kanye West Branding Lessons Edit
From ‘American Idol’ Appearances to Insane Music Videos

From ‘American Idol’ Appearances to Insane Music Videos

Kanye West is the undisputed Don of personal branding and will cement this title with his upcoming performance on “American Idol.” The rapperpreneur has parlayed his success in hip-hop into clothing lines, fashion collaborations and a number of lucrative endorsement deals. Kanye West has even become a successful blogger. In every endeavor, West is recognized as a vanguard—an enviable position for any marketer.

Kanye West is confirmed as a performer on Wednesday’s “American Idol” elimination episode, where he’ll stand on the “Idol” stage for the first time. Check out some of Kanye West’s other innovations in personal branding below.

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20 Kanye West Branding Lessons Edit From ‘American Idol’ Appearances to Insane Music Videos

Kanye West Sells His Head For A...

Rapping Shoe Designers

The New Car Salesmen: Ludacris,...

Openly Embracing Nudity

Paparazzi Bashing

Hip-Hop Artists Endorse Vehicles

Kanye West Links to Trend Hunte...

Flaming Red Sneakers

Cross-Branded Designer Sneakers

Data Moshing Music Videos

Manga-Style Accessories

Arresting Photo Shoots

MP3 Doorbells

Rotoscoped Music Videos

Muppet Hip-Hop Revivals

Heartbeat Rhythm

Superstar Backtracks

Hip-Hop Parodies

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20 Kanye West Branding Lessons Edit
From ‘American Idol’ Appearances to Insane Music Videos