Artists in the hip hop and rap business know that their lifestyle is about more than just music. With high status, these celebrities realize that fans admire them far beyond their catchy tunes or insightful lyrics. Audiences idolize these stars and want to engage in every aspect of their being, so that they can show their support for the music and feel closer to them. With that has come a series of coveted media exposures, including rapper-starring fashion ads and rapper lifestyle music series.
While creating hype -- or a lack thereof -- surrounding the release of their music, engaging in editorials or branding products, media-based tactics like these work to promote the artists and their idea while uniting fans closer.
26 Hip Hop-Promoting Exposures
From Rapper-Starring Fashion Ads to Rapper Lifestyle Music Series:
Janelle Savel — Feb 26, 2014 — Marketing
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Haute Rapper Editorials
This Striking Photo Shoot Showcases the Iconic ASAP Rocky Style
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Modernly Interpreted Rap Artwork
Alex Reyes Has Turned Jay-Z into Professional Works of Art
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Opulent Rapper Covers
Brooke Candy Dons Ornate Looks for PAPER Magazine's 30th Anniversary Issue
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Carefree Rapper Portraits
This A$AP Rocky Fashion Feature Highlights Luxe Menswear Staples
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Streetwear Vixen Photoshoots
The Cosmopolitan for Latinas Spring 2014 Issue Stars Naya Rivera
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Dapper Rapper Editorials
Photographer Bjarne Jonasson Captures the Kendrick Lamar Style
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Rapper-Collaborated Fashion Collections
The Kanye x A.P.C Fall 2014 Collection is Streamlined
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Touching Rapper Portraits
Tupac's Estate Published Twenty Tributes to the Rapper Via Social Media
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Expressive Hip-Hop Illustrations
The NEXTGEN RAPPERS Series by Mink Couteaux Profiles Fresh Talent
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Celebrity Cannabis Websites
Snoop Dogg's New Venture Merry Jane is an THC-Themed Online Platform
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Meditative Rapper Editorials
The Kanye West T Magazine Spread Was Shot by Juergen Teller
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Controversial Rapper Covers
The Nicki Minaj Rolling Stone Cover is Suggestively Styles
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Rapper Ice Cream Trucks
Artist Raekwon is Celebrating a Music Milestone with Ice Cream Treats
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Unconventional Rnb Star Covers
The Pharrell Williams W Magazine Art Issue is Conceptually Themed
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Rap Song-Inspired Jerseys
Show Everyone You’re a Jay-Z Fan with the 99 Problems Tee
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Gender Exploration Covers
The i-D Magazine 'The Girls and Boys' Issue Features Famous Faces
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Rapper Keynote Presentations
Snoop Dogg is Set to Speak at the SXSW Music Keynote Conversation
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Hilarious Rapper Weather Forecasts
This Drake Weather Website Tells You the Current Forecast
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Rapper Lifestyle Music Series
Xbox Entertainment is Creating a TV Series Based on the Rapper Nas
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Presidental Rapper Covers
This New Yorker Cover Imagines a Kanye West Presidency in 2020
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Rapper-Starring Fashion Ads
This DKNY Spring/Summer 2014 Campaign Features Rappers and Models
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Disguised Celebrity Interviews
Fake Drake Finds Out What People Think of the Real Rapper
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Dog-Incorporated Rapper Calendars
This 2014 Calendar Features Kanye West Posing with Pugs
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adidas Spotlights its 'Superstar Collection' for Fall and Winter
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Rapper-Branded Rolling Papers
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Spring Apparel Collection Celebrations
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K-Pop Playful Streetwear
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Pop-Star Coffee Partnerships
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Model-Approved Sportswear Collections
Sporty & Rich X Irina Shayk Unveil Timeless Essentials
Artist-Centric Networking Events
Adidas x SNIPES Unveil The NYC Superstar & Empower Artists
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Kendall Jenner Stars in the Summer 2025 FWRD Edit
Luxury Menswear Apparel Pop-Ups
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90's Archival Footwear Pop-Ups
Dr. Martens Hosted a 'Buzz Bus' in NYC
Star-Studded Brand Campaigns
'Play With Icons' is Redefining Lacoste’s Global Identity
Festival-Inspired Luxury Fashion Campaigns
Burberry Celebrates the Energy of British Music Culture
Documentary-Style Hair Campaigns
Cécred’s 'A Deeper Understanding of Hair' Shows Power and Purpose
High-Profile Live Performance Marketing
Rokid Delighted Folks with a High-Profile Marketing Event
Music Artist-Fronted Fashion Campaigns
Jennie is Featured in Jean Paul Gaultier's New Campaign
Diversity-Celebrating Brand Campaigns
Champion Launches a Global ‘Champions for Champion’ Campaign
Dramatic Cinematic-Style Footwear Campaigns
New Balance Partners with Rosalía on a New Campaign
Authentic Connection Campaigns
Heineken's Hijack Socialization Encourages Out-of-Home Gatherings
Individuality-Focused Brand Campaigns
Adidas Originals' New Campaign Champions Timeless Classics
Rapper-Debut Eyewear Collections
A$AP Rocky and Ray-Ban Launch the Blacked Out Collection
Performance-Lifestyle Wardrobe
Entire Studios x adidas Launch Performance and Lifestyle Apparel
Panda-Inspired Sport Campaigns
Panda Station Dresses Panda Statues in Tracksuits for an Activation
Legacy Artist-Themed T-Shirts
Gap Partners with Legendary Artists on its New Shirt Capsule
Festival-Ready Celebrity DJ Activations
Absolut Vodka Welcomes Paris Hilton at the House of Cosmo
Female Rapper Brand Launches
Cardi B and Revolve Join Forces to Build a Legacy
Actress-Supported Footwear Campaigns
Jimmy Choo Partners with Sydney Sweeney on Its New Campaign
Elevated Classic Sneaker Silhouettes
Reebok Upgrades Three Classic, Fan-Favorite Footwear Styles
Sensitivity Marketing Campaigns
Cetaphil Teams Up with Lil Wayne for Super Bowl Spot
Urban Landscape-Inspired Campaigns
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Fashion-Inspired Coffee Events
Starbucks Partnered with NYFW2026 and Hosted a Coffeehouse Rave
Athlete Celebrity Campaigns
The Adidas Z.N.E. Collection Blends Teamwork with Off-Duty Versatility
Portrait-Inspired Luxury Campaigns
The Balenciaga Heart and Body Campaign Taps Brand Ambassadors
Telenovela-Inspired Beauty Campaigns
e.l.f. Cosmetics' Big Game Ad Airs Ahead of Halftime
Gen Z Holiday Campaigns
SNIPES Launches 'Wrapped in Heat' Featuring Marlon Wayans
Sneaker Fused Ceramic Exhibitions
Roberto Lugo Presents the Drip Exhibition in New York
Vintage Campus Fashion
The Hollywood Breakfast Club Collection is for AMIRI Pre-Spring 2026
Artistic Hip-Hop-Inspired Cereal Campaigns
Froot Loops Launches 'Follow Your Ears'
Customer-Starring Billboards
Bobbie's Campaign Spotlights Moms as "the OG Influencers"
Mobile Beauty Retail Activations
Cardi B Debuts Beauty Truck for Her Haircare Brand
Refined Sportswear Collections
A-Type by Adidas is a Premium Line Focused on Craftsmanship
Experiential Marketing Campaigns
MIKE AND IKE, HOT TAMALES, and Marvel Team Up for Campus Tour
Musician Merch-Inspired T-Shirts
This Collaboration Gap Merch Highlights Iconic Artists
Connection-Centered Bag Campaigns
Kate Spade's Spark Something Beautiful Stars Gen Z Icons
Marketer-Targeted Albums
The Spotify Tunetorials Campaign Blurs Education and Entertainment
Athlete-Led Marketing Strategies
Forta Cosmetics Uses Athlete Network to Launch Its Setting Spray
Influencer-Driven Fashion Events
Pacsun Collaborated with Prominent Gen-Z Creators
Celebrity-Backed Luxury Menswear Campaigns
Louis Vuitton Taps Jeremy Allen White and Pusha T
New York Streetwear Collections
Gap and Awake NY Launch a 90s-Inspired NYC Culture Capsule
Media-Backed Creator Platforms
BET Launches a Creator Studio with ‘The Jason Lee Show’
Digital Fan Engagement Platforms
Fambase's Platform is an Alternative to Traditional Social Media
Creative Music-Based Campaigns
Bose Launched its 'Life Deserves Music. Music Deserves Bose.' Spot
Luxury Bold Underwear Styles
Calvin Klein's Unveils Their Autumn Campaign
Cinematic Sneaker Campaigns
Adidas Originals Superstar Campaign Features Icons Such as Jennie
Fashion Sports Partnerships
The Coach x WNBA Partnership Champions Style and Self-Expression
Cinematic Denim Campaigns
Levi’s Enlists Shaboozey and Matty Matheson to Reimagine Western Staples
Fashion Week Beauty Partnerships
L'Oréal Paris Secured Copenhagen Fashion Week Makeup Exclusivity
Music Scene-Informed Luxury Campaigns
Burberry Taps Twiggy for Spring 2026 Advertising Campaign
Traveling Fashion Showcases
The Guess Bus in Sydney is an Example of Experimental Marketing
Cross-Disciplinary Campaign Films
Levi's 'Behind Every Original' is Supported by 'Backstory'
Large-Scale Basketball Events
The Foot Locker Takeover is Timed with the NBA All-Star Weekend
Paparazzi-Style Cereal Shots
Photos of William Shatner Eating Raisin Bran Tease a Big Game Ad
Musician-Led Beverage Campaigns
poppi Tapped Charli xcx and Rachel Sennott for the Super Bowl
Resilient Collaboration Fashion Capsules
Converse and Daily Paper Launch Rise Through the Ropes
Culturally Inspired Fall-Ready Streetwear
BAPE Introduces its Connect with People Collection
AI-Driven Wholesale Platforms
Hypedrop Validates, Designs and Develops Products in Six Weeks
Fitness Earphones Campaigns
'Listen to Your Heart' Unites Sports Icons for Powerful Campaign
Poetic Secondhand Campaigns
Depop's Where Taste Recognizes Taste Celebrates Style Doppelgangers
Celeb-Approved Eyewear Brands
A$AP Rocky X Ray-Ban Will Collaborate on a Bold New Vision
Athlete-Backed Beverage Campaigns
PepsiCo and NFL Players Debut 'Tailgate Crashers'
Production-Led Live Commerce Events
P.Louise Launches Get Unteddy With Me on TikTok Shop
Athlete-Driven Hydration Campaigns
Gatorade x Kendrick Lamar Partner for 'Lose More. Win More.'
Actress-Starring Sports Fashion Campaigns
Adèle Exarchopoulos is Lacoste's New Brand Ambassador
Flavor Anthem Ads
Frank's RedHot is Bringing Flavor to the Big Game with Its Eat The GOAT Campaign
Skateboarder-Inspired Footwear Spots
Nike SB Introduced the 'Nyjah 4'
AI-Powered Hip-Hop Culture Websites
MTB Entertainment Recently Launched Hip Hop Corners
Television streetwear capsules
Kith x Monday Program's The Sopranos range applies series graphics
Branded App Takeovers
TikTok Introduces Logo Takeover Ads That Dominate the App’s Opening Screen
Subway Station Fashion Takeovers
Reitmans Hosts its Spring 2026 Lower Bay Station Preview
Graphic Tee Rap Tributes
De La Soul x Levi’s Releases Capsule Tees for the FW25 Season
Baseball Lifestyle Collaborations
Brunch Launches a New York Yankees Lifestyle Collection
Ultra-Elegant Holiday Fashion Campaigns
Stuart Weitzman & Keke Palmer Present 'Life of the Party'
Football Athlete-Headed Footwear Campaigns
HEYDUDE and Travis Hunter Launch Unlike Anything
Sneaker-Inspired Art Exhibitions
Roberto Lugo's 'Drip' Explores the Impact of the AF1 on Culture
Culturally Backed Fashion Launches
Brigade Launches its First SS25 Collection Based in NYC
Basketball Culture-Inspired Campaigns
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High-Profile Skincare Launch Parties
Clarins Celebrated Beauty Launch with Maroon 5 and Others
Creator-Boosting Platform Features
The YouTube Hype Feature Boosts Smaller Creators in Explore
Heritage-Infused Streetwear
AAPE by A Bathing Ape Revisits Youth Culture’s Golden Eras
High-Concept Brand Campaigns
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Peer-Powered Gifting Initiatives
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Romantic Star-Studded Outerwear Campaigns
Moncler's Pre-Fall 2025 Campaign is Visually Compelling
Model-Backed Apparel Campaigns
Kendall Jenner and FWRD Reunite for a Curated Spring 2025 Edit
Artist-Forward Fashion Partnerships
Pacsun Continues Pac Artist Network Series with Randy Perez
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Bob Marley's Estate Expanded into Natural Health Markets
Football-Centric Hero Campaigns
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Human Connection-Themed Art Installations
Prada Presents the Satellite Exhibition in Tokyo
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Prada Spotlights Its Galleria Handbag Collection
Game-Inspired Energy Drink Campaigns
Monster Energy Piggybacks on the New Call of Duty Release
Female Athlete-Fronted Luxury Campaigns
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Cultural-Influence Fashion Capsules
Denim Tears Presents its 5th Quarter Collection
Rapper Merch Collections
Bravado x DMX Merch Collection Launches Official Web Shop and Vinyls
Pop Culture Wedding Collections
A Dynamic Duo Inspired The Engagement Era Collection by The Knot
Celebrity-Supported Luxe Fashion Campaigns
BOSS Taps Renowned Public Figures for Fall 2025
Travel Lifestyle Brand Ads
Away’s 'Travel Changed Me' Film Captures the Power of Exploration
Athlete Arrival Fashion Activations
ATP Introduces Athlete Arrivals to Spotlight Players Style
Retailer Music Festival Partnerships
7-Eleven and Live Nation Have Partnered for Festival Season
Clinical Retail Media
PatientPoint Bridges Healthcare and Commerce
Purpose-Driven Brand Storytelling Platforms
Hellonation Has Debuted Its Edvertising Model
Celebrity-Signed Rolling Trays
SWED.com Leverages Snoop Dogg's Cultural Influence
Performance Sneaker Campaigns
Balenciaga Radar Sneaker Campaign Features Katy Perry
City-Focused Influencer Platforms
Storytime Launches Storytime Marketplace in Cities
Advocacy Apparel Capsules
Freddie Shop Debuts a Capsule Collection Supporting PrEP Awareness
Polo Shirt Marketing Campaigns
U.s. Polo Assn. Launches a Global Campaign Highlighting Its Origins
Narrative-Forward Musician-Backed Retailer Campaigns
Urban Outfitters Partners with Zara Larsson
Iconic Band Apparel Series
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Interactive Streaming Ads
Spotify Turns Listening into Engagement with Carousel Ads
Sporty Collaborative Fashion Capsules
Born X Raised Launches a Collaborative Sports Range
Cultural Sports Collaboration
The Weeknd and Toronto Blue Jays Unite for a World Series Collection
Celebrity-Headed Luxury Brands
Christian Louboutin Appoints Jaden Smith as Men's Creative Director
Philanthropic Media Initiatives
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Film-Inspired Sneaker Capsules
Puma's ET Series Brings Film References to Footwear and Streetwear
Mixtape Merch Capsules
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Expansive Month-Long Fashion Celebrations
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Outdoor Lifestyle Brand Platforms
Merrell Launches the It Starts Outside Campaign
Hip-Hop Artist-Led Spirit Campaigns
Hip-Hop Artist Future Joins Grand Marnier for a Film Series
Brand Identity Studios
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Snoop Dogg Presented the 'Rich N Infamous: the Joint Venture' Art Launch
Athlete-Joined High Fashion Capsules
Dior and Lewis Hamilton Explores Afrofuturism Themes
Purpose-Driven Brand Contests
Publicity for Good is Supporting Goodness with Its Contest
Media Exposure Platforms
PrBoost Delivers Scalable Brand Publicity Across Trusted News Sites
Rapper-Inspired Footwear Partnerships
HEYDUDE x Jelly Roll Debut the 'Bradley Boot'
A-Lister Vacation Getaways
Trainline x Deuxmoi Partner for Celebrity-Inspired European Itineraries