Over the years, we have seen many hip-hop urbanovations, from rapper-inspired video games to clothing collaborations and everything else in between. Hip-hop and urban culture have a far reaching influence in many industries, resulting in some comical as well as some practical innovations.
It's always funny to see Snoop Dogg endorsing a product you know he never uses, or one of his many surprise appearances on shows like Martha Stewart and The Price Is Right. It's always depressing to know you can't get your hands on the latest pair of Air Yeezy kicks. And it's always awesome to play a video game featuring the Wu-Tang Clan. But hip-hop urbanovations aren't always meant to be taken seriously, such as the Comical Corporate Rappers video. Most of the time, they're meant to make us laugh, covet or cry, as you will find out with this list.
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100 Hip-Hop Urbanovations
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Hip Hop Hottie Ads
Vida Guerra Gets Naked for the PETA Campaign
95
Blinging Ball Caps
Deryck Todd Designs Seriously Punk-Luxe Headwear
94
Streetwear Couture
The Gillette Guide to Street Fashion
93
Candid Hip-Hop Captures
The 'Rappers Doing Normal Shit' Tumblr Depicts the Grandiose Stars Humbly
92
Infant Rap Blogs
Watch the Cradle Depicts Hip-Hop Captions Under Hilarious Photos
91
Hip-Hop Boombox Docks
Beatbox Portable Introduces New Amplifiers from Beats by Dr. Dre
90
Hangable Hip-Hop Quotes
Paper Jam Press Suggests Decorating With Classic Rap Lyrics
89
Hip-Hop Hamsters
Kia Soul 'Rapping Hamsters' Commercial Reworks Old-School Rap
88
Cereal Box Bling
These Rapper Chains are Inspired by Childhood Memories
87
Life Lessons from Rap
Jeff Chang Explores Hip-Hop's Role in Politics, Society & the Economy
86
Rad Rap Mogul Mugs
'Hip Hop Heads' by Dale Edwin Murray Represents the Legends
85
Vintage NYC Street Style Photos
Jamel Shabazz' "Back in the Day" Takes Us Back
84
Hip-Hop Skater Portraits
Luka Maeder Captures the Urban Pioneers of Cool
83
Headphones-Inspired Timepieces
The Beats by Dr. Dre Watch Adapts for the Wrist
82
Hip-Hop Social Enterprises
The Global Block Foundation Promotes Personal Sustainability
81
Awkward Fan Photo Blogs
The 'Kanye With White People' Tumblr is Hip-Hop Hilarious
80
Hip Hop Promo Shirts
Stussy Seattle x Blue Scholars Tees Add Some Pumping Music Flavors to Fashion
79
Hip-Hop Hero Headphones
The 'Chambers by RZA' Connect Rap Royalty and Sound
78
Hip-Hop Homage Tees
Twelve Bar FW 2011 Shirts Pay Tribute to West Coast MCs
77
Feminine Rapper Rags
The Lil Wayne Leopard Jeggings Stole the Spotlight at the VMAs
76
Rock Star Urban Headgear
Rep Artists with the LIVE NATION x New Era 59FIFTY Caps
75
Redneck Rappers
Die Antwoord and Their Enter the Ninja Zef-Rap-Rave Sound
74
Hip-Hop Gin Commercials
The Aloe Blacc Tanqueray Commercial is Big City Cool
73
Candy-Coated Rappers
These Snoop Dogg Cookies are Loaded With Pink Sprinkles & Sweet Detailing
72
Cordless Hip-Hop Headgear
Beats by Dre Wireless Headphones Feature a Tangle-Free Design
71
Loitering Capped Shoots
The Caleb Trent for HERO Magazine Shoot is Gritty and Raw
70
Bandana-Clad Editorials
The Jake Shortall for Hysteria Shoot Has Swagger
69
High-Demand Hip-Hop Shades
Billionaire Boys Club's Iconic Sunglasses Now Available Online
68
Hip-Hop Prophylactics
50 Cent releases Line of Condoms
67
Slick Hip-Hop Mixers
Scratch & Mix with the Travel-Friendly Vestax Typhoon
66
Grayscale Hip-Hop Portraiture
Strassenkoeter Pays Homage to Iconic MCs with Incredible Artworks
65
Color-Blocked Headphones
The RZA Street Headphone is Chic
64
Rapper Alcohol
Dr. Dre Launches Cognac & Vodka Range and Detox Album
63
Humanimal Rapper Blogs
Animal Pharm Turns Biggie Smalls into Piggie Smalls
62
Classic Hip-Hop Snapbacks
Rocksmith x Wu-Tang Caps Brings Da Ruckus to Fashion
61
Ridiculous Music Almanacs
The Encyclopedia of White Rappers is the Gift That Keeps on Giving
60
Hip-Hop Collaboration Kicks
The Reebok Kamikaze III Mid Sneakers Get a Co-Sign From Swizz Beatz
59
Couture-Styled Rap Tours
The Kanye West and Jay-Z Givenchy Ensembles Add Extra Swag
58
Hip-Hop House Slippers
Snoop Velvet House Shoes Bring West Coast Swag to the Feet
57
Hip-Hop Handbooks
‘Understanding Rap' Clarifies Confusing Urban Lyrics
56
Demonic Hip-Hop Videos
MellowHype '64' Terrifies Viewers With its Dark Undertones
55
Hip-Hop Duck Boots
10 Deep and Timberland Collaborate for 'The Mighty Ducks'
54
Military Hip-Hop Parodies
US Navy's 'I'm On a Boat' Adds Brass to The Lonely Island's Badass
53
Chromed Hip-Hop Headsets
The Beats Executive Headphone Makes the MC Set of Buds More Posh
52
Sporty Hip-Hop Headsets
Powerbeats Sport Headphones is the Perfect Fit for Training Athletes
51
Satanic Social Media Games
Eminem's Bad Meets Evil Facebook Game is a Version of Hell
50
Beautiful Break Dance Art
The New Justin Bua Gallery Set to Debut in New York
49
Hip-Hop Duo Kicks
Bad Meets Evil x Converse Chuck Taylor is Dangerously Badass
48
Celebrity Face Hairstyles
This Salon Customer Gets Clipped with a Drake's Face Haircut
47
Hip-Hop Cleaning Campaigns
Paper Towel Gang 'Bring It' Video Demonstrates the Strength of Bounty
46
Bejeweled Celebrity Grins
Kanye West Diamond Smile Makes His Star Qualities Sparkle
45
Rapping Pastries
Controversial Duncan Hines Hip Hop Cupcakes Ad Turns Treats Into Rap Stars
44
Hilarious Hip-Hop Tees
Get Bizzi Clothing Gives MCs a Stylish Comic Makeover
43
Hip-Hoppin' Saint Nicks
Lay-Z Santa Uses Beats to Promote the LG Optimus Phone
42
Hip-Hop Winterwear
The Moncler Pharrell Williams Collection Will Keep the Cold Season Hot
41
Hip-Hop Studio Memoirs
'Watch the Throne' Session Photos Get Fans Amped up for the Album
40
Hip-Hop Vodka Mini-Movies
The 'Ciroc: Luck Be a Lady' Ad is Star-Studded and Adventurous
39
Rapid Breakfast Rap Battles
The Mac Lethal 'Look at me Now' Remake Calls out Chris Brown
38
Hip-Hop Sportswear
The Wu-Tang Clan Hockey Jersey is Nothing to Mess With
37
Celebrity-Created Kicks
The New Swizz Beatz Kamikaze Hits the Market
36
Hip-Hop Tribute Tees
Bad Boy Records x Supreme 'Biggie' Collection Pays Homage to the Late MC
35
Hip-Hop Celebration Apparel
Adidas and Def Jam Celebrate Anniversary With Design Line
34
Auto-Tune Parody Songs
Animated Akon Calls T-Pain to Go for Sushi at the Mall
33
Upcycled Bottle Jackets
Pharrell Williams' Bionic Yam Outerwear Line is Eco Chic
32
Rapper Documentary Shoots
Common Profiles Journey to Nylon Magazine Cover Shoot
31
8-Bit Rapper Video Games
'Kreayshawn: The Game' Turns the Hip Hop Princess into Heroine
30
Hip-Hop Humanimals
Kenneth Shinabery Depicts Jay-Z and 50 Cent as Animals
29
Hip-Hop DJ Snapbacks
Kamikaze III Cap Collection Reveals New Headgear from Swizz Beatz & Reebok
28
Hip Hop Grannies
Dance Teams for Seniors
27
Mobile Hip-Hopvertisements
Gangster Gnomes Sell Brazil Telecom Mobile Phones
26
Rapping Writing Tools
One Up Designs' Classic Rap No. 2 Pencil Set is for Writing Rhymes
25
Hip-Hop Producer Kicks
Swizz Beatz Kamikaze III Spices Up Sneakers with Bold Colors
24
Hip-Hop Suspenders
Andre 3000's Benjamin Bixby Old-School Elephant Suspenders
23
New Age Rap Collectives
'OFWGKTA' and 'Tyler The Creator' May be the New Wu-Tang
22
Hip Hop Fragrances
Yasiin Bey Goes Ventures Outside the Music Industry with Harun No. 7
21
Gangsta Terrain-Trackers
The Rap Map Highlights Hip-Hop Landmarks all Around the World
20
Hip-Hop Politicians
The Wyclef Haiti Presidential Bid Vaults Haiti Into the Spotlight
19
Auto-Tuning Toys
The I Am T-Pain Mic Makes You Sound like the Hit-Maker
18
Hip-Hop Dad Ads
The Kia Sportage 'Grand Master Melle Mel' Commercial Is Cool Dad-Approved
17
Hip-Hop Hats
New Era's Vault “Summer in the City” Collection Heats Up the Season
16
Hip-Hop Crossover Kicks
The White Mountaineering Timberland Mashup Produces Great Results
15
Viral Hip-Hop Parodies
The Lonely Island Teams Up With T-Pain for “I'm On a Boat”
14
Borough-Rep Fashion
The TWON Fall 2009 Lineup Proves Mo Money is Mo Problems
13
Comical Corporate Rappers
The ‘Law School Husslin' Crew Boasts Senior Partner Swagger
12
Beatboxing Dance Shoes
The Adidas Mega Shuffle Promotes the Original Mega Shoe Line
11
Rapping Robots
KRS-One & Buckshot Shout Out to Hip-Hop Community
10
Hip-Hop Cannabis Portraiture
Jason Mecier Hashes Out an Incredible Snoop Dog Marijuana Design
9
Hip-Hop Mascot Duos
Snoop Dogg and Rico the Puppet Collaborate on a Track in This Hilarious Clip
8
Hip-Hop Movie Trailers
Fight For Your Right Revisited is a Must-See for All Beastie Boys Fans
7
West Coast Rapper Kicks
The Adidas Snoop Dogg Sneaker is Inspired by the Boss Dog
6
Rare Rapstar Collectibles
The Ice Cube RareInk Charity Collabo Brings History to Fans
5
Hip-Hop Learning Tools
Baba Brinkman Releases 'The Rap Guide to Evolution'
4
Revamped Hip Hop Scriptures
The Re-Eelease of Legendary Zoo York Mixtape Volume 1
3
Hip-Hop Villain Gear
The MF Doom Dime Box is a Special Edition Offer for Fans of Mysterious Rapper
2
Hip-Hop Gamer Fusion
Animated Snoop Dogg Avatar Infiltrates War Video Games
1
Beat-Making Competitions
Join the Stussy 'Make Beats' Contest & Show Your Creative Spin
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The ‘Dumbest Tweets Ever' Tumblr is Hilarious
Youthful Leaders
Natalie Warne Demonstrates How Anyone Can Achieve Success at a Young Age
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Expanding the Influence of ‘The Island of Dr. Moreau'
Young Mafioso Editorials
The Miles McMillan for Viktor Magazine Shoot is Mobster Inspired
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From Prenatal Popstar Tweets to Sweetly Seductive Singer Shoots
Child Programmers
Thomas Suarez Talks About the Future of App Development
Santa-Approved Lingerie
The Manor Holiday 2011 Collection Will Keep People Warm
Uplifting Courtship Commandments
The Rules of a Relationship Tumblr Promotes Positive Bonds
Street-Racing Gamer Fashion
The EA x Adidas Originals are Feeling the Need for Speed
Retro Cali Skate Photography
Hugh Holland's 'Locals Only' Highlights Groundbreaking Skate Shots
Star-Studded Menswear
The Daniele Alessandrini Spring 2012 Menswear Collection Twinkles
Skull-Bearing Headphones
Skullcandy & RocNation Aviator Headphones Pumps Up the Volume
Party-Pooping Police Blogs (UPDATE)
The ‘Pepper Spraying Cop' Tumblr Curates the Infam
Cowardly Caped Crusader Blogs
The 'Batman Running Away From Shit' Tumblr Features Hilarious GIFs
Youth Activism
Jennifer Corriero Explains How Youth Can Leverage Technology To Inspire Others
Animal Visage Portraiture
Charlotte Caron Paints the Faces of Wildlife onto Human Photographs
Plastic Comb Crowns
The Christopher Shannon Spring 2012 Collection is Eccentric
Unapologetic Relationship Blogs
The 'This is Why You're Single' Tumblr is Hilariously Honest
Faint Moustache Editorials
The JD Samson for Candy Magazine Shoot is Electric-Hued
Pop Culture Produce Portraits
Delightful Icons Turn Vegan in the Verdura Character Series
20 Young Money Finds
From Lil Wayne Jeggings to Nicki Minaj Magazine Covers
Cartoon Scene Fitteds
The New Era Disney Caps are Viciously Vintage and Stylish
Explosive Flared Kicks
Reebok Blast Brings a Fiery Look to the Sneaker World
35 Modernized Vinyl Players
From Wall-Mounted Turntables to Retro Vinyl Revivals
Unapologetic Urban Tees
The In4mation Fall T-Shirts Tell it Like it is
Insightful Masculine Musings
The Male Minded Tumblr Illuminates the Thoughts of Men
Infant Rap Blogs
Watch the Cradle Depicts Hip-Hop Captions Under Hilarious Photos
Jailbird Monochromatic Menswear
The Libertine Spring 2012 Collection is Stripe-Obsessed
Stylishly Dressed Animal Depictions
Steven Kline Adorns Wildlife with Chic Hipster Threads
Comedic A.I. Blogs
Sh*t That Siri Says Displays Hilarious Replies to Ridiculous Questions
30 African Social Enterprises
From Kerosene-Replacing Lamps to Female-Owned Design Studios
Flower-Printed Menswear
The Ana Locking Spring 2012 Collection Offers Full-Bloom Fashion
Grayscale Rock Portraits
Olaf Heine Showcases Musicians in an Honest Light
Humanimal Street Art Stickers
Rafael Suriani Creates Humanized Animal Portraits
Interchangeable MP3 Headgear
SOL Republic Tracks Headphone Gets Seriously Slicked Out
Secret Society Blogs
The Fax Blog Tumblr is a Series of Random Images Sent to an Unknown Number
Wacky Hybrid Art
The 'I'll Draw Anything' Tumblr Imagines Hilarious Happenings
Wonderfully Wacky Tees
Wowch Clothing Offers Humorous One-of-a-Kind Designs
Revealing Life Stage Blogs
'F*ck Im In My Twenties' Captures the Joys and Sorrows of Young Adults
Luminous Reptile Runners
Slither Your Feet into the 'atmos x adidas' Originals ZX8000
Courtside Webbed Kicks
The 'adiZero Rose 2' Unleashes the Fury of Derrick Rose
Rad Rap Mogul Mugs
'Hip Hop Heads' by Dale Edwin Murray Represents the Legends
Sci-Fi Urban Mash-Ups
Bape x Star Wars T-Shirt Collection Sparks a Geeky Collaboration
Multi-Colored MC Headgear
Beats by Dr. Dre Studio Headphones Add Vibrancy to the Collection
QR Code Gift Cards
JC Penney Offers Recordable 'Santa Tags' for Your Presents
Painted Ear Models
The Alexandra Moura Spring/Summer 2012 Collection Features Fearless Stripes
Minimalist Mixtape Promos
These The Weeknd Posters Illustrate the Crooner's Intoxicating Lyrics
Charitable French Tees
Maison Martin Margiela Charity AIDS T-Shirts are Fashion for a Cause
Cult Character Watercolors
The Rich Pellegrino Illustrations are a Twisted Time Warp
Hip-Hop Social Enterprises
The Global Block Foundation Promotes Personal Sustainability
Mock Rock Tees
Monsters of Grok Transforms Names of Intellects into Popular Band Logos
Nerdy Sitcom Education Blogs
'Things The Big Bang Theory Taught Me' Tumblr Shares Fan Knowledge
Simplicity Follows Complexity
Erik Berlow Demonstrates How to Tackle Complex Problems with Ease
Colorful Streetwear Runways
The KTZ Spring 2012 Collection is Bandana-Clad
Street Racing Gamer Kicks
The Adidas Originals Need for Speed the Run Collection is Geekily Edgy
Literary Fragrances
Scent Stories Gets Inspired by Classic Grim Tales
Anthem Amplifying Headgear
Rock Out to Tunes in the Marshall FX Headphones
Kaleidoscopic Hoop Kicks
Reebok Zig Encore Customize Encourages Consumers to Get Creative
Rap Symbolism Generators
The Lil Wayne Metaphor Machine Tumblr Features Some Witty Lines
Canary DJ Headgear
The AIAIAI TMA-1 Fools Gold Headphones Delivers Bold Looks and Sounds
Street Chic Sneakers
The Supra Vaider 2 Winter 2011 Preview Shoes are Bold
Hip-Hop Homage Tees
Twelve Bar FW 2011 Shirts Pay Tribute to West Coast MCs
Body-Slamming Paintings
Patrick Krzyzanowski Immortalizes Wrestlers in Watercolor
Sleek Ivory Headphones
Marshall Major White Offers a Lighter Design for Audiophiles
Rock Riff Title Tees
The Elvis & Sons T-Shirt Series Pays Homage to the Finest in Music
Cordless Hip-Hop Headgear
Beats by Dre Wireless Headphones Feature a Tangle-Free Design
Hip Hop Cover Remixes
The Jones Factory Tumblr Re-Imagines Urban Album and Mixtape Art
Compact Camouflaged Speakers
The Bose SoundLink Wireless Speakers Blast High-Quality Tunes
Suburban Skater Shoots
The Demy Matzen for Feld 100 Editorial Stays Close to Home
Throwback Re-Releases
The Bape Classics Second Edition Collection Brings Back Old Favorites
Collegiate Colorway Kicks
The Reebok Insta Pump Fury Gets Schooled
Sapphire B-Ball Kicks
Rule the Court with the 'adiPower' Howard Sneakers
Color-Blocked Headphones
The RZA Street Headphone is Chic
31 Sean 'Diddy' Combs Innovations
From Ciroc Vodka to Offbeat Celebrity Portraits
Minimalist MC Headphones
Fragment design x Beats by Dre Brings New Looks for Fans
The Net Generation
Michael Furdyk Explains Technology's Place in the Lives of Youth Today
Collapsible MP3 Headgear
Urbanista Copenhagen Headphones Dazzle with Attitude
Satirical Smell Reviews
'The Scent of Selling Out' Tumblr Hilariously Critiques Celebrity Perfumes
PC Turntable Mods
DJ Sound Control Transforms a Laptop Into a Tune Blasting Machine
Windy City Basketball Collections
Wear the Pride of Chicage with the Jordan 3 Stealth Series
Virtual Culinary Transformations
'Gourmet Gaming' Turns Digital Treats and Meals into Reality
Realistic 8-Bit Gaming
Jimiyo Draws Mario and Link Artfully But Constrained to Jagged Shapes
Chatting Humanimal Captures
Conversations Around the Table by Gonzalo Bénard is Surreal
Retro Record Portrayals
Alejandro De Antonio's Vinyl Portraits are a Fitting Homage to Rock's Gods
Commemorative Rapper Tees
The KIKS TYO 'Tupac' T-Shirt Celebrates the Late MC
Search Engine Hipster Shorts
The Bing Originals Kreayshawn Commercial Raps it Up
Striking Humanimal Photography
This 'Sheep Nation' Series is Surreal and Wooly
Water-Resistant Military Caps
New Era Japan WM-01 Keeps the Head Dry in Rainy Weather
Sustainable Record Spinners
The Sennheiser Eco-Vinyl Turntable is Made Using Cork and Bioplastic
Fitted Headgear Competitions
Show off your Fashion Talents in the New Era Cap Design Contest
Exotic Feline Kicks
Rock the Adidas Originals Forum Mid ‘Leopard' Predator Style
Female Rapper Impersonation Videos
The 'Y U Mad' Video Features Nicki Minaj Dressed as Lil Wayne
Exotic Sports Caps
New Era Special Fabrics Collection Adds Sophistication to Headgear
Wireless Exercise Trackers
The Adidas miCoach SPEED_CELL Computes Your Performance
Designer Digi-Games
The Dior Video Game Ad Brings Geek to Chic
Winter-Inspired Baseball Hats
The Corduroy Yankees 59FIFTY Caps Keep Heads Warm in Cold Seasons
The Vernacular Revolution
Jay Walker Explains Why Two Billion People Are Learning To Speak English
Spectacularly Speckled Headphones
illest x Beats by Dre Beats Pro is Stylishly Spotty
Compact Amateur DJ Gear
Mix Music Anywhere with the DDJ-ERGO
Puzzled Pop Star Mosaics
Doug Powell's Duzzle Art Creates Portraits Out of Jigsaw Puzzle Pi
Hip-Hop Tribute Tees
Bad Boy Records x Supreme 'Biggie' Collection Pays Homage to the Late MC
Street Chic Winter Gear
Stussy x Base Control Holiday 2011 Gets Ready for the Cold Season
8-Bit Rapper Video Games
'Kreayshawn: The Game' Turns the Hip Hop Princess into Heroine
Feline Turntable Scratchers
Cat Scratch Lets Pets Do the Spinning
Rotting Undead Slip-Ons
Step Foot in the Horrifying Plush Zombie Slippers
Fierce Facial Hair Fragrances
The Dude No. 1 Beard Oil is a Grizzly Goatee Experience
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The Adidas adiZero Rose 2 is Seriously Dazzling
Local Multimedia Messages
The Community Film Unit is a Youth-Focused Social Enterprise
Pop Culture Collision Posters
Ryan Callanan Pits the Ghosbusters Against Pac-Man's Sworn Enemies
Vintage Euro Kicks
Adidas Originals Kopenhagen 2011 Gives a Makeover to a Classic Shoe
Pint-Sized Turntables
The Numark DJ2Go is for the Disc Jockey on the Run
Slick Metallic Headphones
Grado PS500 Provides High Performance & Style for Audiophiles
Retro Animated Singers
The Black Eyed Peas XOXO Video Transforms the Group into Cartoons
AI Noise-Canceling Headphones
The Sony MDR-NC200D Provides the Ultimate Listening Experience
Hip Hop Instrumental Interpretations
Henderson Nguyen Covers Drake and The Weeknd's 'Crew Love'
Handwritten Political Lobbying
Omar Ahmad Shares the Power of a Handwritten Letter in Politics
Aromatic Alcohol Cleansers
Brooklyn Brewery Beer Soap Intoxicates the Body with a Boozy Smell
Chic Italian Fashion Kicks
The Emporio Armani x Reebok EA7 2011 Court Mid Rocks Sophistication
Hip-Hop Cannabis Portraiture
Jason Mecier Hashes Out an Incredible Snoop Dog Marijuana Design